Blastball is the introductory program of Oakville Little League was developed as a fun way to teach all five fundamentals of baseball…hitting, throwing, catching, fielding and running for the young player ages 4 and 5. Simplicity and continuous action is what makes BlastBall so much fun. There are no complex rules, no umpire is required, and you don’t even need to have a baseball glove.

BlastBall is played with a “soft” ball and a moulded bat for optimum safety. The batter hits the BlastBall off the BlastTee and runs to the BlastBase, which “honks” when stepped on. If the batter reaches the BlastBase (which is the only base used) before a defensive player either catches the BlastBall in the air or fields it and yells “Blast”, he scores a run. It’s fast, it’s fun, everyone hits every inning, and the kids really learn the game of baseball properly.

Parents will love the game because of the continuous action. Kids will no longer be coming home with their pockets full of rocks and dandelions! BlastBall “Game Day” includes a period of instruction followed by an action packed game all completed within 1 ¼ hours. Games are usually held on the same day each week culminating with a season ending BlastBall Gala and Awards Day.

T-Ball is the second level of play in Oakville Little League for young players primarily ages 5 and 6 who have played Blast Ball or who are new to the game of baseball. The primary focus of T-Ball is to teach children, coaches and parents the fundamentals of baseball setting the foundation and preparing them for Coach Pitch.

T-Ball is intended to be a fun, non-competitive skills development program. Game scores and individual team standings are not recorded. Players will be exposed to the basics of baseball including hitting, catching, throwing and base running. All players on the defensive team play in the field at the same time and every player hits every inning.

There is one practice per week, and teams will play 1-2 games a week. Participation trophies are given to all players at the end of the season. The season starts the first weekend in May and culminates in a T-Ball Gala Day late July.

Coach Pitch is the third level of play in Oakville Little League for young players primarily ages 6 and 7, with some 5-year olds based on ability, who have played T-Ball or who are new to the game of baseball. The primary focus of Coach Pitch is to teach children, coaches and parents the fundamentals of baseball setting the foundation and preparing them for Rookieball. It is an extension of the T-Ball division.

Coach Pitch is intended to be a fun, non-competitive skills development program. Game scores and individual team standings are not recorded. Players will be exposed to the basics of baseball including hitting, catching, throwing and base running. Players start the season hitting balls placed upon a tee. As the season progresses, the players will hit balls pitched by a coach or parent. All players on the defensive team play in the field at the same time and every player hits every inning.

There is one practice per week, and teams will play 1-2 games a week. Participation trophies are given to all players at the end of the season. The season starts the first weekend in May and culminates in a Coach Pitch Gala Day late July.

Rookie Ball is a developmental Division and is composed of mostly 8 year old children, with some 7 and 9 year-olds in the division based on ability. All players are evaluated prior to team formation in the areas of hitting, catching, throwing, and base running. Each player is assigned an individual skill and overall rating. Once the assessment is completed, balanced teams are formed based on player assessment ratings and then assigned to a Manager and Coach.

At this level the games begin to conform to baseball with one exception, there is no pitcher, instead, the hitting team’s coach feeds balls into a pitching machine that pitches the ball between 35 and 40 miles per hour. The bases are 60 feet apart and the pitching machine distance is 46 feet. The defensive team places 9 players in the field and all roster players bat whether assigned to a field position or not. Game scores and standings are recorded.

Each child must play a minimum of three innings in a six-inning game. Division rules are in-place to encourage player rotation in a variety of positions. This is an extremely fun age for children's baseball as they develop and refine their baseball skills. They begin to learn how to hit a fast moving ball, play catcher, steal bases, play the outfield, hit the cutoff man, and maybe even turn the double play. Rookie Ball is a semi-competitive Division, however, coaching emphasis is upon player instruction and development. The First place team receives medals. Upon completion of the regular season which begins annually on the first weekend in May, a post-season playoff tournament is held. The top 4 teams from this tournament play games and receive trophies on OLL’s Championship Day usually held on the last weekend in August.

The Minor A Division is primarily for players 9 years old, with some 8 and 10 year olds depending on ability. Minor A is also considered a developmental Division with an increased level of competitive play compared to the Rookie Ball Division. Coaches’ are again encouraged to emphasize player instruction and development. This is the first year where live pitching is introduced with player’s pitch to the opposing team. Each player must play a minimum of three innings in a six-inning game, based on the Fair-Play model. Nine players are assigned to field positions each inning, and all roster players bat whether assigned to a field position or not. Game scores and standings are recorded.

The First place team receives medals. Upon completion of the regular season, a post-season playoff tournament is held. The top 4 teams from this tournament play games on Championship Day and receive trophies.

For the more talented player, additional opportunities to participate in a competitive environment will be provided via an organized All-star/Select program. To be eligible for the All-star/Select program players must also play in the house league program.

Minor AA is the highest level in the Minor Division. Players are predominantly 10 years old, with some 9 and 11 year olds based on ability. The division plays the same rules as Minor A. All players on the team bat in a continuous batting order. Each player must play a minimum of three innings in a six-inning game, based on the Fair-Play model. Coaches focus on developing individual and team skills to field a competitive team and prepare them for the Major Division. Game scores and standings are recorded.

The First place team receives medals. Upon completion of the regular season, a post-season playoff tournament is held. The top 4 teams from this tournament play games on Championship Day and receive trophies.

For the more talented player, additional opportunities to participate in a competitive environment will be provided via an organized All-star/Select program. To be eligible for the All-star/Select program players must also play in the house league program. The Minor AA All-stars compete in District play downs for the right to participate in the Ontario Little League Provincial Championships.

Major is a division for players ages 11 and 12. Each player must play a minimum of three innings in a six-inning game, based on the Fair-Play Model. All players on the team bat in a continuous batting order. Coaches focus on developing individual and overall team skills. Game scores and standings are recorded.

The First place team receives medals. Upon completion of the regular season, a post-season playoff tournament is held. The top 4 teams from this tournament play games on Championship Day and receive trophies.

For the more talented player, additional opportunities to participate in a competitive environment will be provided via an organized All-star/Select program. To be eligible for the All-star/Select program players must also play in the house league program. The Major All-stars compete in play downs for the right to represent Canada at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

The Junior Division is a division for players age 13 and 14. Players are introduced to a variety of new rules and skill requirements. Bases are lengthened to 80 feet, and the pitching mound is at 54 feet. Players are allowed to adjust at their own pace and in a protected environment but managers and coaches should set high standards of achievement. It is here that some very successful Little League players may have difficulties with the positions that they previously believed that they had mastered. The coaching objective is to help with this transition while insuring that the confidence that the player possessed in Little League is preserved. Player abilities are now easier to analyze, and those players that previously were thought to be among the best, may now be replaced by other players whose development was slower than the others.

Each player must play a minimum of four innings in a seven-inning game, based on the Fair-Play Model. All players on the team bat in a continuous batting order.

Game scores and standings are recorded. The First place team receives medals. Upon completion of the regular season, a post-season playoff tournament is held. The top 4 teams from this tournament play games on Championship Day and receive trophies.

For the more talented player, additional opportunities to participate in a competitive environment will be provided via an organized All-star/Select program. To be eligible for the All-star/Select program players must also play in the house league program. The Junior All-stars compete in play downs for the right to represent Canada at the Junior League World Series.

Senior Division is a division for youth ages 15 to 17 years old. The typical player that continues to participate will have mastered most of the skills and mental requirements that have been introduced and reinforced over the past 8 or 9 years. Players continue to play various positions based on the Fair Play model. All players on the team bat in a continuous batting order. It must be realized however that many of the players will have limitations of ability. It is ever important to remember that this is a recreational baseball program and it is important to develop the personal and baseball skills of players of all abilities.

Game scores and standings are recorded. The First place team receives medals. Upon completion of the regular season, a post-season playoff tournament is held. The top 4 teams from this tournament play games on Championship Day and receive trophies.

For the more talented player, additional opportunities to participate in a competitive environment will be provided via an organized All-star/Select program. To be eligible for the All-star/Select program players must also play in the house league program. The Senior All-stars compete in play downs for the right to represent Canada at the Senior League World Series.