MAPLEWOOD CLE
NEW FOR 2026:
***All baseball divisions will have a 16-game schedule (two games each week)***
***Mid-season Home Run Derby and All-Star Games (Saturday, June 6th)***
***Opportunities to participate in Little League All-Stars / tournaments***
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IMPORTANT DATES:
Spring Training (Practices & Scrimmages): April 18th - May 3rd
Opening Day: Monday, May 4th
T-Ball Opening Day: Saturday, May 2nd (ends June 27th)
Last day of the regular season for all age divisions is July 2nd
Playoffs will tentatively be set for July 6th - 10th (weather permitting)
NO GAMES Memorial Day Weekend (5/22 - 5/25)
Picture Day: TBD (early May) - hosted by Sarah Beirne Photography
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DIVISION BREAKDOWN:
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T-Ball: Ages 4-6
Eight-week schedule, no playoffs
*All games will be played on Saturday mornings
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Coach Pitch (Baseball): Ages 7-8
16-game schedule & playoffs
*Games will be played on Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays
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Minors (Baseball): Ages 9-10
16-game schedule & playoffs
*Games will be played on Mondays & Wednesdays
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Majors (Baseball): Ages 11-12
16-game schedule & playoffs
*Games will be played on Tuesdays & Thursdays
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Intermediate (Baseball): Ages 13-14
16-game schedule & playoffs
*Games will be played on Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays​
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UNIFORMS:
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**T-Ball players will receive a jersey & hat included with registration. Baseball pants are recommended but are optional in this division only. If you need baseball socks, they will be available at Maplewood anytime the office or concession stand is open (one complimentary pair per player, if needed).
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**Coach Pitch, Minors, Majors, & Intermediate players will receive a jersey, hat, & baseball socks included with registration. Parents are responsible for purchasing solid gray baseball pants (mandatory in these age divisions), a belt (if needed) and cleats (NO metal cleats allowed).​​​
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EQUIPMENT:
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The league supplies an equipment bag to all teams...included in the bag are bats, practice balls, and catcher's gear (except in the T-Ball division). Many parents purchase bats for their child.
League rules regarding bats, for 2026 season, are as follows:
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For Coach Pitch, Minor Hardball, & Major Hardball - Barrel width limit is 2 3/4" max. Bats must carry the "USSSA 1.15 BPF" logo or the "USA Baseball" logo. Bats approved by USA Baseball will not have 1.15 BPF logo since they are already manufactured as a reduced injury bat. There is no limit on the length/weight ratio.​
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For T-Ball - The bat must state "T-Ball" or "For T-Ball Use" or something along those lines.
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For ALL divisions - Due to health and safety concerns, all players will need to supply their own helmets. There are no rules regarding color, and a facemask is permitted but not required. Attachable jaw guards are also permitted but not required. Helmets must be stamped with the national safety seal (NOCSAE) in the back. Sharing helmets is discouraged but is allowed.
2026 PURITAS BASEBALL GUIDELINES & INFORMATION
