Pony (U13 - U14)
Age: Birthdate range is 5/1/12 to 4/30/14
Price: $100 / $135 if jersey is needed / $150 if player needs a hat and jersey
Description: 6-inning game. Mars Baseball typically participates in the Northern Suburban League versus other local associations in the area. The Northern Suburban League hosts a Competitive Division and a Recreational Division. Mars participates in both leagues to maximize games. We had a successful Spring Season in 2026! The plan is to use the existing jerseys from the spring. If the player is new to the team/age group, they will need to purchase the jersey.
Rules: A Reduced Injury Factor (RIF) baseball will be used. It is the same size as a regulation baseball, but it is softer. All players will hit from a batting tee for the entire spring session.
Team Announcements: The team will be determined based on the number of registered players. Roster sizes are increased to ensure there are 11-12 available players for each game. We’ve typically fielded one team due to players' conflicts with other teams but this may change based on interest.
Season Length (games): The Northern Suburban League will begin the end of August and run
Typical Game Schedule: 2-3 games per week based on player availability. The goal is to get every player at least 6-8 games.
Time of Games: Games will be played Monday through Friday with start times between 5:30pm and 7:30pm
Typical Game Schedule: We will make every effort to make sure that every team plays aminimum of 8 games (weather permitting).
Games Per Week: During the first part of the season, teams will have one practice and one game each week. (NOTE, If there are an odd number of teams, then each week one team may be asked play two games.) Toward the end of the season, most teams may have 2 games during week and may have a reduced number of practices.
Game Schedule: Games will be scheduled as early as 5:15 pm Monday thru Friday and on Saturday as early as 9am. No games will be scheduled on Sundays unless coaches agree on a make-up game.
Practice and Game Locations: Adams Township Park
Team Assignments: Players will be placed on teams without a formal player evaluation. The Commissioner will attempt to balance teams based on the age of the players and the known skill level of the players.
Player Requests: If two players want to play with each other, both must submit the same request on the website during registration. Although we cannot guarantee any placement request, we will try to honor placement requests between 2 players so long as both request to play together and we can still maintain a proportional balance of ages and abilities on teams. No requests to play for a certain coach are permitted.
Equipment Provided/Equipment Needed: The league provides hats (if purchased), jerseys and practice/game balls. Players will want to purchase gray baseball pants, glove, batting helmet, USA Baseball approved bat, and cleats. Players may want to purchase a bat bag and chest protector.
Mars Baseball Play-Up Policy: As a policy, Mars Baseball does not typically allow players to play outside of their respective age level. Although some players may exhibit some natural talents toward the game and their parents think they are ready to play baseball with older players, most kids will benefit greatly by playing in their actual age group. However, we do recognize the April 30th cut-off date defined by Pony Baseball may prevent some kids from playing with their classmates. In an effort to allow players to play with their respective grade level, play-up requests will be taken for these players with a birth date of May 1st thru July 1st . Any player requesting to play up that fits this criteria should register for their correct age group and then contact Mars Baseball at marsbaseball@marsbaseball.org requesting to play up. Play- up requests outside of this will not be granted.
Late Registration: There is a very short timeframe to get teams selected and jerseys ordered prior to the season, so after registration closes there will be no late registrations accepted.



fall faq
When is the Fall Baseball season?
- Practices will typical start the week of last week of August
- We typically schedule all leagues to play at least one game on Labor Day weekend
- The season runs from Labor Day to the third week of October
- We take advantage of "baseball weather" and front load the schedule by playing more games in September than October
When does registration open/close?
- Registration will open TBD
- Registration will close TBD
What are the age divisions in Fall In-House Baseball?
- T-Ball (3U-4U)
- Farm (Coach Pitch) (5U-8U)
- Minor (Kid Pitch) (9U-10U)
- We will attempt to field all teams; however, this will depend on the number of players who register
When will teams and schedules be posted?
- Teams and schedules will typically be posted the 3rd week of August.
How are players divided into teams within their age group?
- We attempt to organize teams within age groups evenly
- The goal of Fall Baseball is to develop players, rather than "stack" teams
Where there be an assessment prior to the season?
- No, we do not do an assessment
How much does Fall Baseball usually cost?
- 9u-10u: The registration fee is $120 per player
- 4u-8u: The registration fee is $115 per player
- If the player needs a hat, there will be an additional $15 charge at check out
What equipment will my child need?
- All: Baseball pants
- All: Baseball glove
- Farm and Minor: Baseball cleats (non-metal)
- T-Ball: Helmet, T-ball Bat, Tennis shoes, however baseball cleats (non-metal) are recommended
- All: Water bottle
What will the Fall Baseball schedule look like?
- Note that Fall Baseball is primarily a "weekday" league
- 100% of all games are played during the week(Monday thru Friday)
T -Ball (4U-5U) Information:
- Will play 10-12 games during the week (Monday thru Friday)
- The goal is for teams to play 10 games after rainouts
Farm (6U-8U) Information:
- Teams will be scheduled to play 14 games during the week (Monday thru Friday)
- The goal is for teams to play 10-12 games after rainouts
Minor (9U-10U) Information:
- Teams will be scheduled to play 14 games during the week (Monday thru Friday).
- Additionally, games likely will be played against neighboring associations.
- The goal is for teams to play 10-12 games after rainouts
summer faq
When is the Summer Baseball season?
TBD
When does registration open/close?
TBD
What are the age divisions in Summer In-House Baseball?
TBD
When will teams and schedules be posted?
TBD
How are players divided into teams within their age group?
TBD
Where there be an assessment prior to the season?
TBD
How much does Summer Baseball usually cost?
TBD
What equipment will my child need?
TBD
What will the Summer Baseball schedule look like?
TBD
T -Ball (4U-5U) Information:
TBD
Farm (6U-8U) Information:
TBD
Minor (9U-10U) Information:
TBD
spring faq
When is the Spring Baseball season?
TBD
When does registration open/close?
TBD
What are the age divisions in Spring In-House Baseball?
TBD
When will teams and schedules be posted?
TBD
How are players divided into teams within their age group?
TBD
Where there be an assessment prior to the season?
TBD
How much does Spring Baseball usually cost?
TBD
What equipment will my child need?
TBD
What will the Spring Baseball schedule look like?
TBD
T -Ball (4U-5U) Information:
TBD
Farm (6U-8U) Information:
TBD
Minor (9U-10U) Information:
TBD

