Gastineau Channel Little League – 2002 Season Summary of Divisions

League	Division	Age+	A*	B*	C*	*Fields subject to change pending opening of Lena parks** Program Description
BB	Tee Ball	5-7		15		Development program utilizing batting-tee. Coaches are allowed on the playing field. Games are played at Gastineau and Mendenhall River tee-ball fields. One practice and one game per week at a minimum.
BB SB	Farm	7-9		15		Fundamentals development program prior to more advanced baseball or softball team play. Coaches are allowed on the playing field. Pitching machine or coach pitch system utilized. Games played at Mendenhall River Field. One practice and one game per week.
BB SB	Minors	9-12	Yes	13	Yes	Developmental to intermediate baseball or softball program. Two games per week. Preseason practices; season practice schedule arranged by coaching staff. Games and practices at Mendenhall River and Lena Loop Park (for baseball) and Melvin Park and Dzantik’i Heeni(for softball).
BB SB	Majors	10-12	Yes	12	Yes	Competitive baseball or softball program for highly skilled players. Two games per week until school is out, then up to three games per week. Pre-season practices; season practice schedule arranged by coaching staff. Baseball games are played at Glacier Valley and Lena Loop Park. Softball games are played at Melvin Park.
BB SB	Juniors	13-14	Yes	13	Yes	Competitive baseball or softball program with two games per week until school is out, then three games per week. Pre-season practices; season practice schedule arranged by coaching staff. Baseball games are played at Melvin Park and Adair-Kennedy. Softball games are played at Melvin Park and Auke View Park.
BB SB	Seniors	15-16	Yes	12	Yes	Competitive baseball or softball program for highly skilled players. Three games per week. Pre-season practices; season practice schedule arranged by coaching staff. Baseball games are played at Adair-Kennedy and Melvin Park. Softball games are played at Melvin Park and Auke View Park.

+League Age is based on the player’s age as of July 31, 2002.

*Column A = Mandatory Tryouts j Column B = Team Size j Column C = Absences need to be approved by team manager.

NOTE: Regular season for GCLL players begins April 27 and continues through July 4. Competitive divisions of baseball and softball will be scheduled for 2 or 3 games per week during the season. Parents are reminded that players are expected to be available for regular season and scheduled post season play during this time. Players expecting to participate in tournament teams are expected to be available through at least July 31st.