We are excited to announce a change to our Spring Recreation Baseball League to better align with our program values. Rec League divisions will no longer be assigned by age utilizing the birthdate cutoff of April 30. Beginning Spring 2026, all children will have the opportunity to play with all peers in the school grade level, regardless of birthdates.

This change was researched, discussed and ultimately approved by the SOM Baseball Executive Committee, a group of parent volunteers and members of the South Orange Department of Recreation. Committee members thoughtfully developed this new format prioritizing children being able to play with their classmates, while also recognizing three grade levels where it was important to offer families choice with their specific division selection.

 

Please see the new Rec League Divisions below:

Tee Ball Division - Kindergarten

Rookie Division - 1st & 2nd Graders

Minor Division - 2nd & 3rd Graders

M60 Division - 4th & 5th Graders

M70 Division - 5th, 6th & 7th Graders

Babe Ruth Division - 7th, 8th & 9th Graders

 

We have compiled this document with information to provide families with children in 2nd, 5th & 7th grade helpful information as they make a decision on which Division to select for their child.

Have questions about this change to the rec baseball program?  If so, please fill out this form here.