Some Definitions

Pre-Liveball

This covers the age groups Under Seven through Under 10 with the exception of Under 10A.

Players in this group either play Teeball (Under 7 & 8) or Machine Ball (Under 9 & 10). Machine Ball means the ball is pitched by a machine. In RHBL that machine is, more often than not, the Zooka; an automatic pitching machine that can can deliver the balls "in the batting zone" at a set Safe speed.

Liveball

This covers the age groups Under Eleven through Under 19 with the inclusion of Under 10A.

No more batting tees or pitching machines; the ball is thrown by the pitcher.

Competition

Starts Saturday 11th September 2010.

Five/Sixes age group play non-competitive matches.
Their season usually runs for approximately 15 games, with no semi-finals or finals.

Games are played:-
The start times for Under 10 - 19 will not be known until the draw is received from RHBL.

No Juniors games start after 11.00am.

With the exception of our Under 14A's who play on Friday evenings at 6.00pm.
Age Start Time Game Time
Under 7 8.30am 1 hour
Under 8 9.45am 1 hour
Under 9 11.00am 1 hour 15 minutes
Under 10   1 hour 15 minutes
Under 10A   1 hour 30 minutes
Under 11   1 hour 30 minutes
Under 12   1 hour 30 minutes
Under 12A   2 hours
Under 14   1 hour 45 minutes
Under 14A   2 hours
Under 16   2 hours
Under 16A   2 hours
Under 19   2 hours
Seniors
Division 1 3.45pm Summer 2 hours
  2.45pm Winter  
Division 2 1.00pm Summer 2 hours
  12.30pm Winter  
Seniors play some of their games on Sundays.

School Holidays

No Juniors games are played during the school holidays. Seniors also enjoy a break during school holidays, though of a shorter duration.

Training

Training during school holidays is at the discretion of your coach.

Unavailable

Please be considerate to your coaches and give them as much notice as possible if you will be away when a match is scheduled.