MINI MASHERS PROGRAM
OVERVIEW
Learning, teamwork, skill development, and having FUN are the primary components of our Mini Mashers program.
Diamond Club Baseball’s Mini Mashers Program provides players with the opportunity to learn the right way to play baseball from a young age. Players will learn about the game through our specialized curriculum designed to teach baseball fundamentals and rules. In addition, players will develop confidence and learn about teamwork in a fun, energetic environment.
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Coach Pitch and Modified Kid Pitch options (5U-8U)
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Paid instructor to lead practice sessions 1X per week
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Winter 'Open Gym' practices for 3A and 4A players (dates TBA)
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Volunteer mentors at practices from DC and the Rockies Scout Team Program
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Volunteer parent coach for games/practices
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Smaller roster sizes to keep the kids moving, get more at-bats, etc.
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2 practices per week with skill stations and game situations/scrimmages (Arvada/Wheat Ridge/Golden area)
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10-game season on Saturdays (April-early June) in southwest Jefferson County
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Opening Day festivities celebrating the players and the great game of baseball
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End of season tournament
2024 Season Key Dates
November 7th - Registration opens with a $100 non-refundable deposit
January 26th - First Registration Deadline (FEES INCREASE ON 1/27)
February 16th - Registration Closes
February 24th and/or 25th - Player camp at Diamond Club
March 8th - Rosters finalized
March TBA - Coaches Meeting
April 6 - Opening Day with ceremony and team pictures
June 15th - June 16th - End of Season Tournament
2024 SPRING
REGISTRATION IS OPEN
SPRING/SUMMER DIVISIONS & DETAILS
DIVISION
AA - Coach Pitch (Kindergarten)
AAA - Coach Pitch (1st Grade)
AAAA - Modified Kid Pitch (2nd Grade)
*FEES
$315
$390
$465
AGE CUTOFF AS OF 4/30/24
No more than 6 years old
No more than 7 years old
No more than 8 years old
- Player fees range by level. The fees above include the $100 initial registration. Total fees will increase on 1/27/24.
- All players will receive a uniform top and cap. Players must provide their own baseball pants, belt, socks, etc.
- Players must have their own glove, bat, cleats, and helmet (Not provided with registration).
- All teams will get 2 practice times each week, with games on Saturdays. There may be games scheduled during the week after Jefferson County Public Schools break for the summer. Sundays may be utilized for make up games. Practice days and times vary.
**With permission from DC, players may play up in age but at NO time may players play down in age.
AA - COACH PITCH (KINDERGARTEN)
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Players may not be more than 6 years old as of 4/30/24.
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10 league games are typically held on Saturdays + end of season single elimination tournament.
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Games will be 5 innings or one hour and fifteen minutes.
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1 paid teenager will umpire each game.
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Each team will have all kids in the batting order.
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All players will play in the field on defense (C, P, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS and all remaining players will be in the outfield).
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Each team may send 9 batters to the plate or record 3-outs per at bat or half inning, whichever comes first.
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There are no walks. Each batter will receive up to 6 pitches from the coach. If the ball is not put in play on the 6th pitch, the batter will hit from a tee placed on home plate.
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All volunteer coaches must successfully complete a background check and be concussion compliant.
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Two one-hour weeknight practices per week.
AAAA - MODIFIED KID PITCH (2ND GRADE)
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Players may not be more than 8 years old as of 4/30/24.
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10 league games are typically held on Saturdays + end of season single elimination tournament.
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Games will be 6 innings or one hour and thirty minutes.
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1-2 paid teenagers will umpire each game.
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Each team will have all kids in the batting order.
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All players will play in the field on defense (C, P, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS and all remaining players will be in the outfield).
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Each team may send 9 batters to the plate or record 3-outs per at bat or half inning, whichever comes first.
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There are no walks. Each batter will receive up to 6 pitches from the pitcher. If after the 6th pitch a batter has not put the ball in play or struck out, a coach will throw 2 pitches to the batter until the ball is put in play, swing and miss, or watch it go by.
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All volunteer coaches must successfully complete a background check and be concussion compliant.
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Two 90-minute weeknight practices per week.
AAA - COACH PITCH (1ST GRADE)
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Players may not be more than 7 years old as of 4/30/24.
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10 league games are typically held on Saturdays + end of season single elimination tournament.
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Games will be 5 innings or one hour and fifteen minutes.
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1 paid teenager will umpire each game.
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Each team will have all kids in the batting order.
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All players will play in the field on defense (C, P, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS and all remaining players will be in the outfield).
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Each team may send 9 batters to the plate or record 3-outs per at bat or half inning, whichever comes first.
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There are no walks. Each batter will receive up to 6 pitches from the coach. If the ball is not put in play on the 6th pitch, the batter is out.
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All volunteer coaches must successfully complete a background check and be concussion compliant.
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Two 90-minute weeknight practices per week.