Nelson JBO is proud to be a part of the community, helping the youth develop the necessary skills of teamwork, discipline, and fair play.  They will learn that failure does not define them, and that success doesn't last forever.  The desire of the Board, Coaches, and Parents is that these youth develop these skills that will not only help them as they get older, but also to develop the friendships that will last them a lifetime.

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Player Development in Junior baseball provides the opportunity for any child to play with youth of comparable skill and age levels.  This differs from other organizations that have wide ranges of age and skill levels playing together on the same teams, limiting player development and the playing time of some players.  Our most skilled players team with like skilled players.  Our moderate to lesser skilled levels compete with similar players from other areas.  

FIELD SIZE
Our field size is adjusted for each of three age levels.  This allows players to play on a field that matches their strength.  Less often does a single player dominate a game.  At the same time the quality of play is better at the lesser skill levels.

REAL BASEBALL RULES
Players learn skills and tactics consistent with high school rules. Base runners lead off, pitchers throw from the stretch, and at most levels a "dropped third strike" is live.  This helps players develop more quickly and gain a more advanced understanding of the game.  At the same time, our lesser skill and age levels play with a per inning run limit to keep the score and game in perspective.