Rohnert Park Cal RipkenLocal Little Leagues
Junior Giants
Travel Ball
Boundaries
From Steele Lane in Santa Rosa to the Golden Gate bridge, all the way to Napa
Various boundaries in Sonoma County
Anyone can play
Team selected by paid coaches
All Stars
All Star teams travel 1-2 hours to play against other leagues after regular season play is completed, competing towards the World Series
All Stars compete in local interleague play within their district before advancing
n/a
Season may run with or opposite local rec leagues
Rules
Playing in Cal Ripken, kids have the opportunity to play baseball as close to high school rules as possible as young as 6 years of age
Relaxed, non-competitive rules prior to minors age.
Non-competitive rulesSimilar to Cal Ripken.
Field sizes
Majors divisions use farther pitching and base distances known as 50’/70’
Majors division utilizes 46'/60' base pattern, which encourages runners to stay on base until the catcher has made contact with a pitched ball
Smaller field is utilized through age 13
Depends on age range and level of team
Pitching
 Pitching development starts in our AA division (7-9 year olds) and arm care is a priority
Farm/Junior Minors (ages vary) Pitching methods vary: coach/machine/kid pitch. Runs aren't counted during regular season play
Pitching machine is utilized through age 13. No pitching is done by players
Pitching rules vary by tournament, and arm care is dependent on the coach