Description of Tega Cay Baseball Programs

Tiny Tees

Our Tiny Tees program is offered in the spring and fall to children who are league ages 3 and 4 (age as of April 30th, 2026). This is our first introduction to baseball at Tega Cay Parks and Recreation.  By having all players involved our program is designed to introduce the basics of baseball such as throwing, hitting, and the positions in a fun non-competitive environment. All games and practices will take place on Saturdays.  In the first half of the season, 30 minutes of each session will be designated for skill development while the remaining 45 minutes will be dedicated for game play.  The Tiny Tee season will typically last 6 weeks (weather permitting).  Participants can expect games to be at Runde Park and/or Catawba Park.

Advanced T-Ball

Our Advanced T-ball program is offered in the spring and fall to children who are league ages 5 and 6 (age as of April 30th, 2026). This program is the next step in your child's progression in the game of baseball, but the focus is still on learning the basics of baseball (throwing, hitting, catching) in a fun environment.  This is the first stage in which we introduce a pitched ball to the batter.  Advanced T-ball teams will practice once per week during the season.  An Advanced T-ball team will play 1-2 times per week (usually once on a weeknight of your practice day and on Saturday) for 6-7 weeks.  This division will help prepare your child to move successfully into our AA League.  Participants can expect practices and games to be held at Runde Park, Catawba Park, or Tega Cay Elementary School.

AA - Coach Pitch

Our AA (Coach Pitch) program is offered in the spring and fall to children who are league ages 6-8 (age as of April 30th, 2026). Please click here to view Diamond Youth Baseballs age chart for more information. This is more competitive than advanced t-ball, but the focus is still very much on skill progression and fundamentals. Teams will compete on a field with 60' bases, and the coach will be pitching at a further distance. This is the first time an umpire is introduced to the field, standings are kept (spring only), and an end of the season tournament is offered. Teams generally practice twice a week until the season begins then will drop to 1 practice per week once games begin. Practices can be held during the week (Mon-Fri) and on weekends (Sat or Sun). Teams will typically play 1-2 games per week, usually on a weeknight (Tues or Thurs) and/or on Saturdays, for 7-9 weeks. Participants can expect practices to be held at Runde Park, Catawba Park, Turner Field, or Gold Hill Middle School with games at Runde Park, Catawba Park or Turner Field.  

AAA - Minor League

Our AAA (Minor League) program is offered in the spring and fall to children who are league ages 9-10 (age as of April 30th, 2026). Please click here to view Diamond Youth Baseballs age chart for more information. This is a step up in competition from the AA (Coach Pitch) division as this is the first introduction to "kid pitch" baseball and a defense of only 10 players is used (4 outfielders). Teams generally practice twice a week until the season begins then will drop to 1 practice per week once games begin. Practices can be held during the week (Mon-Fri) and on weekends (Sat or Sun). AAA (Minors) teams will typically play 1-2 games per week, usually on a weeknight (Mon, Wed or Thurs) and/or on Saturdays, for 7-9 weeks. Participants can expect practices to be held at Runde Park, Turner Field, or Gold Hill Middle School with games at Runde Park or Turner Field.

O-Zone - Major League

Our O-Zone (Major League) program is offered in the spring and fall to children who are league ages 11-12 (age as of April 30th, 2026). Please click here to view Diamond Youth Baseballs age chart for more information. This is our highest level of competition with kids pitching from 50’, bases at 70’ and a defense of only 9 players is used.  O-Zone (Majors) teams generally practice twice a week until the season begins dropping to 1 practice per week once games begin.  Practices can be held during the week (Mon-Fri) and on weekends (Sat or Sun). O-Zone (Majors) teams will typically play 1 to 2 games per week, usually on a weeknight (Mon, Wed or Thurs) and/or Saturdays, for 7-9 weeks. Participants can expect practices to be held at Runde Park, Catawba Park, Turner Field, or Gold Hill Middle School with games at Runde Park, Catawba Park or Turner Field.