There have been questions about the proper bats to use for each level, and what bats to purchase (if you are looking to do so) in order to comply with any rules/regulations. 

At SAA, however, we decided to transition to these new rules beginning with the 2020 Spring season, we started following the new set of bat requirements.  

We made this decision for two reasons: 

1) we want to follow the national change to wood bat-like standards, for safety and 

2) our N60 teams play a lot of other towns in LL programs and tournaments that will use these new bat rules. 

For those of you looking to purchase bats, you want to look for bats with the "USA" stamp. Past rules allowed for bats with "USSSA" stamps. It's confusing, but they are entirely different.  

The following bat specifications will be required:

5U (Tee Ball): Only bats stamped with the words “Tee-Ball” are allowed.

7U – 8U: 2 5/8” diameter bats are allowed with USA Stamp. No drop limit.

10U: Bats with a diameter up to 2 5/8” are allowed with USA Stamp. No drop limit.

12U: Only bats with a diameter up to 2 5/8” diameter and a USA stamp, are allowed. No drop limit.

14U: Only bats with a diameter up to 2 5/8” diameter and a USA stamp, are allowed. Drop -5 limit.

Colt: Only BBCOR, drop -3 limit. 

*Please contact your league commissioner, should you have any questions.*