County Teams
Sellwood Baseball offers boys and girls ages 9-14 the opportunity to play baseball through the Junior Baseball Organization. Teams at this level are considered County Teams because they play by Clackamas County rules within the Clackamas County Junior Baseball Association.
This league is a kid-pitch, hardball league. Unlike Tee Ball and Farm Ball, where teams are formed by teammate, school match, and coach request, County Teams are formed based on player assessments held in February (Senior Federal assessments will be held earlier).
The goal of Junior Baseball of Oregon, Inc. is to provide each child, regardless of skill level, an ability to compete in baseball against other players of similar skill and age. As such, players are divided into separate divisions based on age and skill level.
J.B.O. games are played according to the rules of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) with some modifications to tailor the rules to the age and skill level of the players. For example, J.B.O. base lengths and pitching distances are reduced from the High School level to accommodate younger players, but increase progressively with the age of the players.
The intent is to provide all ages of players the opportunity to play the complete game of baseball (leading off, stealing, etc.) but to progressively increase playing distances as the age and skill of players increase.
Midget Division (9-10 yr. olds): Any youth whose birth date is on or after August 1, 1998 is eligible for participation at this level. Players in the 4th grade can play as long as they are still eleven (11) years old by August 1, 2008
60’ Bases - Pitching from 45’ - Five inning games
Junior Division (11-12 yr. olds): Any youth whose birth date is on or after August 1, 1996 is eligible for participation at this level. Players in the 6th grade can play as long as they are still thirteen (13) years old by August 1, 2008.
70’ Bases - Pitching from 50’ - Six inning games
Senior Division (13-14 yr. olds): Any youth whose birth date is on or after August 1, 1994, is eligible for participation at this level. Players in the 8th grade can play as long as they are still fifteen (15) years old by August 1, 2008.
80’ Bases - Pitching from 55’ - Seven inning games
90’ Bases for Senior Federal - Pitching from 60.5’ for Senior Federal
There are three SKILL LEVELS of County play:
National
Recreational, Entry Level, Basic Skills
Teams at this level can expect a 15 to 20 game season.
American
Recreational/Competitive, Advanced Skills.
Teams at this level can expect a 20 to 25 game season.
Federal
Very Competitive, Highest Level of Skills
Teams at this level can expect a 30 to 45 game season.
Over night travel possible
High degree of commitment
Registration Begins in December!
Midget Division (9-10 yr. olds): Any youth whose birth date is on or after August 1, 1998 is eligible for participation at this level. Players in the 4th grade can play as long as they are still eleven (11) years old by August 1, 2008
60’ Bases - Pitching from 45’ - Five inning games
Junior Division (11-12 yr. olds): Any youth whose birth date is on or after August 1, 1996 is eligible for participation at this level. Players in the 6th grade can play as long as they are still thirteen (13) years old by August 1, 2008.
70’ Bases - Pitching from 50’ - Six inning games
Senior Division (13-14 yr. olds): Any youth whose birth date is on or after August 1, 1994, is eligible for participation at this level. Players in the 8th grade can play as long as they are still fifteen (15) years old by August 1, 2008.
80’ Bases - Pitching from 55’ - Seven inning games
90’ Bases for Senior Federal - Pitching from 60.5’ for Senior Federal
There are three SKILL LEVELS of County play:
National
Recreational, Entry Level, Basic Skills
Teams at this level can expect a 15 to 20 game season.
American
Recreational/Competitive, Advanced Skills.
Teams at this level can expect a 20 to 25 game season.
Federal
Very Competitive, Highest Level of Skills
Teams at this level can expect a 30 to 45 game season.
Over night travel possible
High degree of commitment