Cheltenham Rustlers has a proud history of providing a welcoming, fun and competitive junior development program. There are teams for all age groups and we welcome boys and girls from five years old through to 18 years of age. Players have successfully progressed from the junior ranks through to the seniors and many that started as juniors with the Cheltenham Rustlers have had successful careers internationally.
The summer season usually commences in early October of each year with pre-season training starting several weeks before then. The season has a break during the Christmas period and usually finishes in March.
For more information on registering email juniors@cheltenhamrustlers.com.au or go to the Fees and Registration page.
The age categories are set by Baseball Victoria. To view what age group your child can play, please refer to Baseball Victoria’s Age Matrix
Junior development pathway at Cheltenham Rustlers
| Name | Ages | Overview | Day of play |
| T-Ball | 5-8 | Great starting program to develop confidence and basic skills. Kids who are at the top end of the age bracket and are competent, may progress to the next level. |
Friday nights |
| Little League Rookie Ball | 8-12 | An introduction to baseball for newer/less skilled players | Friday nights |
| Little League Minors | 8-12 | For players with higher skill sets but not quite ready for Majors | Sunday mornings |
| Little League Majors | 9-12 | For the player looking to play against the best and are considered to be most competent | Sunday mornings |
| Senior League 70 | 13-14 | 70 feet bases and 50 feet pitching distance | Sunday mornings |
| Senior League 80 | 14-15 | 80 feet bases and 54 feet pitching distance | Sunday mornings |
| Senior League 90 | 15-16 | State and Metro | Sunday mornings |
| Big League | 17-19 | State and Metro | Sunday mornings |
Mariners
Cheltenham Rustlers Summer baseball competition is a part of the Mariners Charter for Little League, Intermediate League, Junior League, and Senior League Representative baseball.
For more information, please refer to the Mariners website.
