Hastings Youth Athletic Association

Players in this division are currently enrolled in the 1st or 2nd grade and are typically 6 to 8 years old. Typically the Sea Division consists of 5-6 teams. Team size is kept to around 12 to ensure more one-on-one attention from the coaching staff.

The players begin to learn the basics of the game. Emphasis will be placed on individual participant's hitting, fielding, base running, catching, and throwing skills. No score will be kept and no playoff tournament will occur at this level of play. The schedule consists of 3 weeks of practices and 4 weeks of games. Depending on the number of teams created, teams may have a “bye” week in which they practice instead of play a game.

• Players will use an 11-inch incredi-ball to reduce the chance of injury.

• A coach will pitch the ball to the batters, but a tee will be available if needed or desired.

• Every batter will each bat one-half inning. When all batters have hit, the defensive team will then bat following the same procedures.

• All girls participate on defense with players rotating to different positions each inning.Players in this division are currently enrolled in the 1st or 2nd grade and are typically 6 to 8 years old. Typically the Sea Division consists of 5-6 teams. Team size is kept to around 12 to ensure more one-on-one attention from the coaching staff.

The players begin to learn the basics of the game. Emphasis will be placed on individual participant's hitting, fielding, base running, catching, and throwing skills. No score will be kept and no playoff tournament will occur at this level of play. The schedule consists of 3 weeks of practices and 4 weeks of games. Depending on the number of teams created, teams may have a “bye” week in which they practice instead of play a game.

• Players will use an 11-inch incredi-ball to reduce the chance of injury.
• A coach will pitch the ball to the batters, but a tee will be available if needed or desired.
• Every batter will each bat one-half inning. When all batters have hit, the defensive team will then bat following the same procedures.
• All girls participate on defense with players rotating to different positions each inning.