All divisions operate under the "and under" system, where teams may have players from the age group below it.
Shetland (ages 4-6)
Introductory level using a pitching machine with 50-foot bases. Games are 5-innings There is an All- Star Tournament at the regional level in spring.
High Desert Pony League is offering FREE registration to the Shetland players to sign up for the Spring 2013 Season!
High Desert Pony League is offering FREE registration to the Shetland players to sign up for the Spring 2013 Season!
Pinto (ages 6-8)
This is a kid-pitch division, from 38 feet, on a 50-foot diamond. An All- Star Tournament is offered at the regional level each spring season. The focus of ths division is basic fundamentals of baseball.
Mustang (ages 8-10)
This division begins a player's training in the complete game of baseball. Pitchers pitch from 44 feet and play is conducted on a 60-foot diamond. All-Star Tournament play is completed through the World Series level in the spring/summer.
Bronco (ages 10-12)
Developing players are taken into the full game of baseball in this division, with no restrictions on base stealing. Pitchers pitch from 48 feet and play is conducted on a 70-foot diamond. Tournament play is completed through the World Series level in the spring/summer.
Pony (ages 12-14)
This division continues to take the developing player into the full game of baseball. Pitchers pitch from 54 feet and play is held on a 80-foot diamond. Tournament play is completed through the World Series level in the spring/summer.
Bats & Equipment
- Effective January 1, 2012, all newly manufactured non-wood bats must be stamped “approved for play in PONY Baseball” and stamped with “BPF 1.15” and the year manufactured.
- 2 3/4” bats are prohibited in all PONY sanctioned organization leagues.
- Metal cleated baseball shoes, rubber soled or rubber cleated shoes are permitted.
- See 2012 Rule Book for more rules & regulations.
