OVERVIEW
For players age 14, the Juniors (60/90) division plays on a full-size field (high school - MLB dimensions) where the pitching rubber is 60 feet from home plate and the bases are 90 feet apart. Tryouts are required and players will be eligible for Juniors All-Star selection. [ASSESSMENTS AND TOURNAMENTS ARE SPRING ONLY]
Q: What equipment do I need to provide for my Juniors player?
A: The league will provide team hats and jerseys. Players will be responsible for having the following items:
Bat (see USA bat requirement info below)
Fielding glove
Batting helmet
Cleats (metal spikes are allowed)
Baseball pants, belts, socks
Protective Cup (boys only)
Once your team has been assigned its color scheme, you can purchase pants, socks, and a belt accordingly.
Q: When do Spring practices start?
A: Practices for Juniors are scheduled to begin in early February (subject to change).
Q: When do Spring games start?
A: We tentatively plan to have the first games in the first weekend of March, with the regular season ending around mid-May. The regular season will be followed by the City of Vista Tournament and the District 70 Tournament of Champions (TOC). If your team makes it to TOC, your season will conclude around the first or second week of June.
Q: Can I make a “buddy” or coach request?A: No. In Juniors, player assessments and a draft process are used to determine placement to help ensure parity among teams and that kids are playing at appropriate competitive levels. (In the fall season, we do our best to honor coach and buddy requests.)
Q: What is a typical week for Juniors?
A: There will be one 90-minute field practice and one 60-minute batting practice during the week, plus one weeknight game and one game on the weekend (Friday or Saturday). Practice days will be determined by the practice scheduler.
Q: What types of bats are allowed?
A: In Juniors, all bats must be
USA Baseball certified or meet the BBCOR standard. Anything else is illegal for Little League play.
Q: Are scores and standings kept?A: Yes, scores and standings are kept, though they have no bearing on tournament seeding. This is done on a randomized basis.
Q: I have a friend who has a child who wants to play. Is there still time to register?
A: It depends on if there is room on a team. We try our best to accommodate every child who wants to play at Vista Little League, but sometimes we are unable to do so when people register too late.
Q: Who are the managers and coaches?
A: At this level, though still all parents with kids in the league, almost every manager and coach has years of youth baseball coaching experience.
Q: What is the goal for Juniors?
A: In Juniors, kids are playing on full field dimensions that now measure 90-feet between bases and 60-feet-6-inches from the pitching rubber to home plate. This level is very competitive and the final step before high school.
Q: Besides managing, coaching, or being a team parent, how can I help the league?
A: Every board member, manager, and coach is a volunteer. We encourage community members to contribute their skills to help keep our facilities and operations running smoothly. More help allows us to invest in creating the best environment for our kids.