2019 Baseball Programs

2019 SYO Baseball Programs
(adopted 1/3/18)
*Age/League determined by Little League Baseball for Instructional, Minors Machine Pitch, Minors Players Pitch, & Majors: August 31 age determination Date.
*Age/League determined by MYAS/Gopher State Baseball League for Interemediates & Juniors: The SYO will also use the August 31 date to determine League participation at the Intermediate & Juniors Division .
*Early online registration discounts available on SYO website:
 
5 & 6 year old Instructional League
Registration Fee = $50 (January 15 - March 31)
Mid-May to the end of July, combination of drills, stations, and game situations with machine and/or coach pitch, skill development and having fun are the main goals
 
7 & 8 year old Minors (coach/machine pitch)
Registration Fee = $75 (Jan. 15 - March 15). $100 (March 16 - 31).
Mid-May to the end of July, two games and one practice/week, combinations of skill development with drills and game play with machine pitch.
 
9 & 10 year old Minors (players pitch - 46/60)
Registration Fee = $100 (Jan. 15 - March 15). $125 (March 16 - 31).
Mid-May to the end of July, two games and at least 1 practice/week expected, more like real baseball with player pitch, but still some limits - no extra bases on passed balls, includes end of the year playoffs. League consists of Superior & Solon Springs teams.
 
11 & 12 year old Majors (46/60)
Registration Fee = $100 (Jan. 15 - March 15). $125 (March 16 - 31).
Mid-May to the end of July, 2 games/week and 1 practice, great league with full baseball rules, end of year playoffs. League consists of Superior, Solon Springs, & Northestern teams.
 
12 & 13 year old Intermediates (50/70)
Registration Fee = $125 (Jan. 15 - March 15). $150 (March 16 - 31).
Transition league for our 13 year olds as they prepare for the big field, games played with 50' mound and 70' bases, Mid-May to end of July,1 -2 practices/week with games on Sundays (and other week days). League consists of Duluth and other surrounding communities.
 
14 & 15 year old Bantams (60/90)
Registration Fee = $125 (Jan. 15 - March 15). $150 (March 16 - 31).
End of May to end of July, full 90' bases and 60' mound distance, 2 games/week, 1-2 practices/week, end of league playoffs. League consists of Duluth and other surrounding communities.
 
15 - 17 year old Junior American Legion Superior Blues
Registration Fee = $250 (March - April). $275 (May - June).
Tryouts in early April. Season begins end of May to late July. Play an aggressive summer schedule of 25+ games with 1-2 practice/week, a great team for those of high school JV caliber who are looking to prepare for varsity level competition. Participates in District playoffs in mid/late July
 
16 - 19 year old American Legion Superior Reds
Registration Fee = $250 (March - April). $275 (May - June).
Tryouts in early April. Season begins early June to mid/late July. Our highest and most competitive level of baseball offered. Play an aggressive summer schedule of 25+ games and district playoffs in mid/late July. 1-2 practices/week, great chance for those continuing varsity level baseball and/or those moving on to college ball.
 
*9U, 10U, 11U,12U, 13U & 14U Tournament Teams: 
Additional $100 fee for all tournament teams cover 3 SYO approved tournaments. Additional fees required for uniforms/hats and other tournaments.
Tournament team players are encouraged, but not required to participate in house leagues. House league teams provide additional opportunities for games and skill building.
Tournament team existence dependent on number of qualified and interested participants. Tournament teams may include players from neighboring communities
Tournament teams are initially evaluated in August and then final roster spots are filled in early April.