Want to know more about Deep Creek Basball Association?
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How long have you been around?
Deep Creek Baseball Association has been in in this community longer than the actual city of Chesapeake!  That's right.  We were formed in 1957 and are proud that in 2007 we celebrated our 50th anniversary with PONY Baseball.


What is the difference between PONY Baseball and Little League?
The primary features that distinguish PONY Baseball from Little League Baseball are the use of a two-year age bracket system and scaled playing fields or diamonds.

In organizations such as Little League players can differ by as much as three years within a division. With players of only two ages involved, as is the case with PONY Baseball, it is far easier to permit every player to play more positions since the difference in skills within the age group is not that great.

The game of baseball cannot be played as it was intended to be played if the physical capability of the players does not match the physical achievements required for the game. Little League uses two diamond sizes. Up until age 12 players play on a 60-foot diamond. PONY Baseball, on the other hand, scales the size of their diamonds to match the physical capabilities of the players within each division. The base dimensions for PONY Baseball are:

50-foot bases for Pinto (7-8 year-olds)
60-foot bases for Mustang (9-10 year-olds)
70-foot bases for Bronco (11-12 year-olds)
80-foot bases for Pony (13-15 year-olds)

These base dimensions are the result of extensive experimentation to determine the size on which players of each age group can properly play the game of baseball. Pitching distance is also scaled to the ability of the player in proportion to the size of the diamond.

The scaled down diamonds allow the players to make the plays made by the major leaguers. Home runs become a possibility. Outfielders can play in a position proportionately equal to that played by a major leaguer, and the double play, squeeze play, and various strategy tactics, difficult for adults and nearly impossible for youngsters on a full size diamond, become a probability rather than an impossibility.




Age Divisions for both Baseball & Softball

Baseball - Cut off date 4/30/2009

5-6:      Shetland (Co-Ed)
7-8:      Pinto
9-10:    Mustang
11-12:  Bronco
13-14:  Pony
15-16:  Colt
17-18:  Palomino

Softball - Cut off date 1/01/2009

8 & Under:    Pinto
10 & Under:  Mustang
12 & Under:  Bronco
14 & Under:  Pony
16 & Under:  Colt
18 & Under:  Palomino

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