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Please see the Information Section of the website for additional details about each Division.

Tee-Ball:


Who is it for? Tee-ball is for our youngest players, both boys and girls baseball league age 4, 5, and 6 year-olds. This division consists mainly of a child's first attempt at organized baseball. It is completely instructional with coaching done in a fun and encouraging setting. The VP of Baseball and the T-Ball Player Agent will form the teams. Parents are encouraged to volunteer and help coach/support the team. Every effort will be made to honor friend and coach requests.

What Skills are Taught? Managers and coaches begin to teach the rules of the game, including the names of the positions, base-running, and ‘outs’. Players learn throwing and catching basics and how to safely swing the bat.

How is the Game Played? Games last approximately 3 innings or about an hour. All players will have the opportunity to hit off a tee off or coach toss. Every player will bat in each inning and be in the field every defensive inning. Players will rotate and have an opportunity to play in both infield and outfield positions as appropriate always taking safety into account.  Games are not scored and there are no season standings. Lots of parent support and participation is needed. 

Rookie League:

Who is it for?
Rookie League is an instructional division primarily for 6 and 7 year-olds.  8 year-olds are eligible as well, but encouraged to sign-up for Single A (Spring) or Minor B (Fall).

What Skills are Taught? This division emphasizes the development of players and fosters a better understanding of the game. The goal is to ensure all players expand their knowledge of the sport in a structured manner. Players experience a low level of competition without emphasis on winning or losing. 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. All defensive positions will be covered. Focus is on fun and building baseball skills.

How is the Game Played? Coaches will pitch to the batters. There is no bunting, no leading off, and no stealing. All players will play in a defensive position. Coaches will rotate players in all positions in which they can safely play. Nobody keeps score and there are no season standings.

Single A (Spring) / Minor B (Fall): 

Who is it for?
  Single A / Minor B  is an instructional division for league age 6-9 year-olds. This division is a combination of both coach and kid pitch. Most players in this division will have played for a couple seasons in T-Ball and/or Coach Pitch.

What Skills are Taught? The primary goal is to prepare players for the faster-paced and competitive full kid pitch baseball they will experience at the next level. Managers and coaches further a player’s understanding of the rules and positions, and work on improving throwing and catching. Infield and outfield positions have a critical responsibility when a pitch is thrown. Defensive players can no longer be spectators. Catchers will start getting more instruction in this division in preparation for kid-pitch divisions. 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? Each inning will alternate between both kid and coach pitch. There are strikeouts and walks. There is no leading off or stealing. All players bat in the lineup the whole game. Ten positions are played on defense. Extra players will sit on the bench during defense, but minimum-play requirements will be in effect. Coaches will play the kids in all positions, they can safely play. 

Minor AA (Spring):

Who is it for?
The AA Division is for 8, 9 and 10-year-olds who want to continue to develop their baseball skills. Players should have basic fundamental skills. Many players in AA played in the Single-A Division as a 7 and/or 8 year old. Primary goals are to give players as much experience and playing time as possible and encourage ongoing development for all players in all phases of the game.

How are Teams Chosen? Players attend a try-out / skills assessment prior to the start of the season and then the managers draft teams. Not all players attending assessments will be placed on a team within this division due to skill level, space limitations and safety concerns.

What Skills are Taught? At the AA level, kids will pitch the entire game. Pitch counts are recorded and closely monitored for the pitcher’s safety. A primary objective at this level is to help players be more comfortable at the plate and improve their ability to hit live pitching. Key points for development include learning situational awareness, making defensive plays, identifying the strike zone and demonstrating proper form when catching and throwing.

How is the Game Played? In AA, counts are kept and players are out after three strikes or walk subsequent to four balls. This helps build confidence, develops good hitters’ discipline and speeds up the game. Every player is in the batting lineup for every game. While all players bat, only nine players take the field on defense. Coaches will put players in a wide variety of positions they can play safely. Everyone sits the bench from time to time.

Minors AAA (Spring) / Minor A (Fall):

Who is it for?
This division further develops competitive baseball for players league age 9-11.   This level is for players who want to continue to develop their baseball skills before moving up to the Majors Division. Most of the players in AAA / Minor A have played at least one AA (kid pitch) season.

How are Teams Chosen?  Players attend a try-out / skills assessment prior to the start of the season and then the managers draft teams. Not all players attending assessments will be placed on a team within this division due to skill level, space limitations and safety concerns.

What Skills are Taught? The fielding and hitting will have improved at the AAA level, 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. Pitching will have no coach intervention. Base-running, hitting, and fielding will be more aggressive than AA division. The playing of different positions will continue at this level although some specialization may occur. Playing time should be as fair as possible, but it may not be equal. Kids will make more aggressive plays, both offensively and defensively. The players will be introduced to signals from coaches and more advance fielding / hitting / base-running techniques.

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. Everyone sits the bench from time to time. 

Majors: 

Who is it for?
Majors is the premier Division for Little League and is for 10-12 year-olds (most players are 11-12 year-olds).  This division will contain a number of skilled and experienced players.  Expect competitive, high-level play in this Majors.

How are Teams Chosen?  Players attend a try-out / skills assessment prior to the start of the season and then the managers draft teams. Not all players attending assessments will be placed on a team within this division due to skill level, space limitations and safety concerns.

What Skills are Taught? Stamina and concentration are important. Longer, more accurate throws are expected and full attention is required. Players learn to react quickly, throw properly and accurately on the run and make consistent, hard throws to any base or the plate. Pitching is more sophisticated as pitchers develop more arm strength and improved form.

How is the Game Played? Coaches will play the kids in more than one position, but look for overall balance on the team and develop players accordingly.  Every player is in the batting lineup for every game.  Playing time in the field may not be equal, but minimum play rules will be followed.   
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