T-BALL 4-5 Years Old 

Who is it for?  T-ball is for our youngest players, boys and girls baseball age 4-5. This is your child’s first introduction to organized baseball. Managers and coaches provide age appropriate instruction in an encouraging and supportive setting, and receive league support and training to do so. Parents are encouraged to participate at the coach’s request.

What Skills are Taught?  Managers and coaches begin to teach the rules of the game, including the names of the positions, base running and the notion of ‘outs’.  Players learn throwing and catching basics and how to safely swing the bat. All players bat off a batting tee, through the lineup, every inning.

How is the Game Played?  Games last approximately 4 innings or about one and a half hours and are played one weeknight and/or Saturday.  A lot of parent support and participation is needed.  Defensive teams typically have 2 adults in the outfield and offensive teams need 2 base coaches and one Tee helper to assist or coach the batter.  All players play the field every inning.  The league does not keep score or standings.  Every player bats every inning.

SINGLE-A 5-6 Years Old (Machine Pitch or Coach Pitch) 

Who is it for?  Single A is a non-competitive, instructional division, one level above T-ball.  The core age for Single A is baseball age 5-6 years old.  Players league age 5, with at least one season of T-ball may consider playing Single-A with Board of Director Approval.  Some players are new to the game, although many have played T-ball.  

What Skills are Taught?  Managers and coaches further a players understanding of the rules and positions, and work on improving throwing and catching.  Key concepts learned in this Division are how outs are made, how to react when a ball is hit in the air, and following the base coach’s instructions.  When playing the catcher position, proper positioning behind the plate is taught.  Use of a pitching machine or coach pitch helps players learn to take aggressive swings and build hitting consistency.  The flow of the game is introduced, as players understand how outs are made and what makes up an inning. 

How is the Game Played?  Coach pitch or a pitching machine is used in this Division and players play designated positions.  Score may be kept, but is not recorded.  There are no standings and the emphasis remains on building baseball knowledge and strong fundamentals.  An inning ends when the defensive team records 3 outs or a maximum 5 run limit is reached.  Everyone sits the bench from time to time but will always hit in the lineup.  Coaches will play players in a variety of positions they can play safely.  Strikes are only called if a hitter swings three times and miss, and then the hitter is out.  Foul balls will also count as a strike and the standard two-strike foul ball rule applies.  A batter is out after five hittable pitches no walking. Parent support is important in this Division because volunteers or parents umpire the games.  Additionally, parents oversee the players on the bench to maintain the batting order.  Players are responsible to bring their own gloves and athletic cleats.  Athletic cups are highly recommended for all players and are required for everyone playing catcher.

DOUBLE A (AA) Ages 7-8 Years Old  (Kid Pitch) 

Who is it for?  The AA Division is for 7-8 years old who want to continue to develop their baseball skills. Many players in AA played in the Single-A Division as a 6 year old. Players league age 7, with at least one season of SA may consider playing Double-A (AA).  Kids pitch to each other must be Little League age 7 to pitch and to pitch to other players. Pitch counts are recorded and closely monitored for the pitcher’s safety.    

What Skills are Taught?  The major difference between AA and Single-A is that a kid pitches, instead of a machine.  However, instead of walking on Ball-4, coaches will pitch the ball to the batter for an additional opportunity to hit the ball (first half the season only).  From an instructional standpoint, a main objective of this division is to help players become more comfortable at the plate and improve their ability to hit the ball against live pitching.  Key skills developed include being prepared to make a play defensively and situational awareness when fielding, being able to identify the strike zone, and demonstrating proper form when catching and throwing.  

How is the Game Played?  In AA, a player is out after 3 swings and/or strikes.  This helps build confidence, encourages the batter to wait for a good pitch before swinging the bat and speeds up the overall pace of the game.  Coaches will play the players in a wide variety of positions they can play safely. An inning ends when the defensive team records 3 outs or a maximum 5 run limit is reached.  Everyone sits the bench from time to time but will always hit in the lineup. League standings are kept and scores are recorded, introduce score keeping to volunteers. Parent support is needed for umpiring, field preparation, post-game field maintenance, as well as basic statistics during the game.  Players are responsible to bring their own gloves and athletic cleats.  Athletic cups are highly recommended for all players and are required for everyone playing catcher.  

TRIPLE-A (AAA) Ages 9-11 Years Old

Who is it for?  This division further develops competitive baseball.  The core age for the AAA Division 9-10 year old boys and girls who want to continue to develop their baseball skills. 11 year old may also play in AAA if another year for development is needed before moving up to the Majors Division. Most of the players in AAA played in the AA Division at least one season as an 8 year old. However, any eligible aged player with appropriate baseball skills is welcome, even if this is his or her first experience with baseball.  For spring baseball, player assessments are conducted and a draft selection process forms the teams.  

What Skills are Taught?  The major difference between AAA and AA is that the fielding and hitting will have improved and an increased element of competition is added. From an instructional standpoint however, the main objective in this division is to continue to develop players in the field and at the plate, teach fundamentals and good sportsmanship, win or lose.  Pitching becomes a bigger focus.  Pitch counts are recorded and closely monitored for the pitcher’s safety.  Key concepts learned at this age are more aggressive plays, both offensively and defensively.  Players begin making longer throws, hitting the cutoff, and tracking and catching fly balls.  Offensively, they are aware of signals from the coach, know to adjust the approach after 2 strikes, and know when to take the extra base.   
How is the Game Played?  Every player is in the batting lineup for every game. On defense, players will learn to play a variety of positions he or she can play safely only ten players take the field on defense, but everyone sits the bench from time to time.  Coaches will play the kids in all positions they can safely play. An inning ends when the defensive team records 3 outs or a maximum 5 run limit is reached.  Parent support is needed for score keeping, field preparation, post-game field maintenance before and after the game.  One volunteer or paid umpire will be provided for all league played games.  League standings are kept to determine a regular season champion.  In addition, there are opportunities to make the 8/9/10, 9/10/11, and 10/11/12 year old All Star Teams that participate in the District 23 All Star Tournament.  These teams typically play well into July. Players are responsible to bring their own gloves and athletic cleats.  Athletic cups are required for everyone playing catcher.  

TRIPLE-A (AAA) Ages 9-11 Years Old

Who is it for?  This division further develops competitive baseball.  The core age for the AAA Division 9-10 year old boys and girls who want to continue to develop their baseball skills. 11 year old may also play in AAA if another year for development is needed before moving up to the Majors Division. Most of the players in AAA played in the AA Division at least one season as an 8 year old. However, any eligible aged player with appropriate baseball skills is welcome, even if this is his or her first experience with baseball.  For spring baseball, player assessments are conducted and a draft selection process forms the teams.  

What Skills are Taught?  The major difference between AAA and AA is that the fielding and hitting will have improved and an increased element of competition is added. From an instructional standpoint however, the main objective in this division is to continue to develop players in the field and at the plate, teach fundamentals and good sportsmanship, win or lose.  Pitching becomes a bigger focus.  Pitch counts are recorded and closely monitored for the pitcher’s safety.  Key concepts learned at this age are more aggressive plays, both offensively and defensively.  Players begin making longer throws, hitting the cutoff, and tracking and catching fly balls.  Offensively, they are aware of signals from the coach, know to adjust the approach after 2 strikes, and know when to take the extra base.   
How is the Game Played?  Every player is in the batting lineup for every game. On defense, players will learn to play a variety of positions he or she can play safely only ten players take the field on defense, but everyone sits the bench from time to time.  Coaches will play the kids in all positions they can safely play. An inning ends when the defensive team records 3 outs or a maximum 5 run limit is reached.  Parent support is needed for score keeping, field preparation, post-game field maintenance before and after the game.  One volunteer or paid umpire will be provided for all league played games.  League standings are kept to determine a regular season champion.  In addition, there are opportunities to make the 8/9/10, 9/10/11, and 10/11/12 year old All Star Teams that participate in the District 23 All Star Tournament.  These teams typically play well into July. Players are responsible to bring their own gloves and athletic cleats.  Athletic cups are required for everyone playing catcher.  

Intermediate (50/70) Ages 12 and 13 Years Old

Who is it for?  League age 12 and 13. Players league age 12, with at least one season of Majors may consider playing Juniors with a parent and board approval. In this Division, the emphasis is on preparing players for our Juniors division of baseball and further sophisticated plays as a result of full baseball rules on a 70' diamond. For spring baseball, player assessments are conducted and a draft selection process forms the teams. 

What Skills are taught?  Greater emphasis on baseball’s complexities is taught.  Communication between infielders and outfielders is consistent, effective, and results in improved defensive plays.  Players are expected to make accurate, hard throws from second base, shortstop and third base to any other base.  Experience at the lower Divisions has given players in the Intermediate Division improved ability to judge the ball as it comes off the bat and react instinctively.  

How is the Game Played?  Intermediate Division exposes players to the full baseball experience 70 foot bases, lead offs, pick offs, stealing, balks, etc. The number of registered players determines the number of teams. One of the most exciting advantages of the Intermediate division is that it offers players an opportunity to experience the full game of baseball with many of their friends from the local community while offering the structure of the Little League organization. Parent support is needed for field preparation, post-game field maintenance, as well as score keeping during the game. Two umpires will be provided for all league played games.  League standings are kept to determine a regular season champion.  In addition, players selected for the Intermediate All Star team will participate in the District 23 All Star Tournament.  This team typically plays well into July. Players are responsible to bring their own gloves and athletic cleats. Athletic cups are required for all players playing catcher.

JUNIORS Ages 13, 14 and 15 Years Old 

Who is it for?  League age 13, 14 and 15. Players league age 12, with at least one season of Majors may consider playing Juniors with a parent and board approval. In this Division, the emphasis is on preparing players for high school baseball and further sophisticated plays as a result of full baseball rules on a 90' diamond. For spring baseball, player assessments are conducted and a draft selection process forms the teams.   

What Skills are taught?  Greater emphasis on baseball’s complexities is taught.  Communication between infielders and outfielders is consistent, effective, and results in improved defensive plays.  Players are expected to make accurate, hard throws from second base, shortstop and third base to any other base.  Experience at the lower Divisions has given players in the Juniors Division improved ability to judge the ball as it comes off the bat and react instinctively.

How is the Game Played?  Juniors Division exposes players to the full baseball experience 90 foot bases, lead offs, pick offs, stealing, balks, etc. The number of registered players determines the number of teams. One of the most exciting advantages of the Juniors division is that it offers players an opportunity to experience the full game of baseball with many of their friends from the local community while offering the structure of the Little League organization. Parent support is needed for field preparation, post-game field maintenance, as well as score keeping during the game. Two umpires will be provided for all league played games.  League standings are kept to determine a regular season champion.  In addition, players selected for the Junior All Star team will participate in the District 23 All Star Tournament.  This team typically plays well into July. Players are responsible to bring their own gloves and athletic cleats. Athletic cups are required for all players playing catcher.