3 inning game played on 45' bases, with no score kept. Modified coach pitch -- if the batter swings and misses on several attempts, ball is placed on a tee to complete the at-bat. Fielders are encouraged to make the out, but all hitters remain on the bases to run, regardless of the outcome of the at-bat. All batters in the lineup bat each inning, with the last batter of each inning designated the 'home run hitter'. Fielders rotate positions throughout the game. Games and practices are played with soft-squeeze t-ball for player safety. Practices are held twice a week for the first three weeks; after which two games or a game and practice will take place. There are typically 8-10 games at this age group. 

6 inning game played on 60' bases -- innings consist of 3 outs or 5 runs, whichever comes first. Outs are made in the field, and batters / runners that are put out on the bases return to the dugout. Scores are kept, and while not emphasized, serve as the players' first introduction to the concept of 'winning and losing'. Coach pitch, but batters can now be called out on strikes if they fail to put the ball in play within set number of pitches. All players are required to play at least two innings in the infield and two in the outfield, and coaches are encouraged to rotate players through all positions. Regulation baseballs are introduced for the first time. 2-3 games and/or practices are the norm at this age group, primarily on weeknights at local elementary school fields in southern Howard County.

6 inning game played on 70' bases -- games are played as a part of the Howard County baseball alliance, and AYRA teams compete against squads from WHC, EYO, CBL, and others. Season ends with a county-wide double-elimination tournament to crown a county champion. Players pitch from a 50' mound at this level. Baserunners are allowed to steal bases and advance on wild pitches once the ball crosses the plate, and can now advance from third to home.

Teams practice two to three times a week before games start. Once games begin, teams will play two to three games per week. Game days are typically Tuesday, Friday or Saturday. The game schedule begins the last week of April. There are playoffs at the end of the season for this league.