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NJYB’s Tri‑County Baseball League: ages, seasons, travel and the rules that shape it
NJYB’s Tri‑County Baseball League is a baseball‑only circuit for ages roughly 8U through 18U, staging spring, summer and fall seasons with playoffs, consolation brackets and team/player awards. [1] South Hackensack serves as the league’s mailing base, with operations long centered around Hackensack’s Foschini Park for in‑person meetings. [2]The league brings clubs together from across northern New Jersey and neighboring counties for doubleheaders and tournaments, and lists affiliations with national programs including the National Amateur Baseball Federation and PONY Baseball. [1]During the 2016 summer slate, the league mapped out a 12‑ to 14‑game season beginning in early June, set schedules by May 28, and required rosters by June 6 (with changes allowed until June 22, when rosters locked). Players needed at least three appearances to qualify for the Summer Sizzle Tournament, with a May 1 age cutoff in effect. [2] Meetings were held at the Foschini Park field house, with score reporting due within 24 hours and rainouts to be rescheduled within 48 hours. [2] Game balls and mercy rules were specified by age group, standings used a 3‑2‑1 point system (win‑tie‑loss), and teams carried required insurance listing NJYB as secondary insured. [2]NJYB also positions teams for postseason pathways through AABC, NABF and PONY events, offering routes from local play into regional and national tournaments. [1][2] Contact is available via newjerseyyouthbaseball@yahoo.com and 201‑674‑4533. [2]