COVID-19 Update 5-16-2020: We delayed a decision for our 2020 Little League and Babe Ruth seasons for as long as we felt possible. While we want to get out on the field as soon as appropriate, we also want to do our part to be socially responsible to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Based on:
- The proclamation from the governor of Iowa signed on 5/13/2020 (https://coronavirus.iowa.gov/pages/proclamations) where sporting gatherings of more than 10 people continue to be prohibited until the end of the day on May 27, 2020.
- The uncertainty of when and how additional steps will be taken to allow sporting gatherings of more than 10 people to proceed in Iowa.
- The preparation time needed to finalize team numbers, set schedules, order team shirts, comply with any additional COVID-19 guidelines needed prior to resuming play, etc.
Our Mahaska County Little League board and Pella Youth Softball and Baseball board have both aligned to cancel our 2020 Little League and Babe Ruth seasons. Families will be given a full refund (with the exception of the small transaction fee charged to process the registration). We are working on the best method to process refunds. We will be sending out a separate communication on how refunds will be processed and when you should expect to receive a refund.
We look forward to having kids and families back on fields for the 2021 season.
Take care and stay healthy,
Pella Youth Softball and Baseball Board
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LITTLE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL BAT RULES AND LINKS:
Little league softball bats - needs to be no more than 33 inches long, have a "BPF 1.20" mark on the bat, and 2 1/4 inch barrell size or less.
Little league baseball bats - needs to be no more than 33 inches long, have a "USA baseball" mark on the bat, and 2 5/8 inch barrell size or less.
SOFTBALL BAT SIZING CHART BY AGE
Below is a chart that breaks down youth softball bat sizes by age. These are meant to be general guidelines to follow when sizing youth softball bats. Your child’s actual size and strength will dictate the specific size youth bat your kid needs.
| AGE | UNDER 7 | 8-9 | 10-11 | 12-13 | 14 AND OVER |
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| Length |
24" to 26" |
26" to 29" |
28" to 31" |
29" to 33" |
31" to 34" |
| Drop |
(-13.5) to (-10) |
(-13.5) to (-10) |
(-13) to (-8) |
(-12) to (-8) |
(-10) to (-8) |
BASEBALL BAT SIZING CHART BY AGE
Below is a chart that breaks down youth baseball bat sizes by age. These are meant to be general guidelines to follow when sizing youth baseball bats. Your child’s actual size and strength will dictate the specific size youth bat your kid needs.
| AGE | UNDER 7 | 8-9 | 10-11 | 12-13 |
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| Length |
24" to 26" |
26" to 29" |
28" to 30" |
29" to 32" |
| Drop |
(-13.5) to (-12) |
(-13.5) to (-10) |
(-13) to (-10) |
(-10) to (-9) |
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