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T-Ball Division

The T-Ball Division program is for player ages 4 and 5 who want to learn the fundamentals of throwing, hitting, fielding, sportsmanship and teamwork. As this is usually the first experience for most players, a softer baseball is used during practices and games. In Tee-Ball, players learn how to hit a ball off a batting tee, run the bases and basic fielding techniques.

Program Characteristics:
 - Players League Ages: 4 - 5 (Age as of 08/31)
 - Rosters are typically 10 - 12 players per team
 - Minimum 10 Game Season
 - Games are limited to a maximum of 1 hours and 15 minutes
 - Generally, games are played on weeknights at 5:30 pm and on Saturdays between 8:00 am and 1:15 pm
 - Game is played on a 60 ft. baseball diamond
 - All players bat every inning
 - All players play the field every inning
 - We do not keep score!

We consider coach and friend requests when forming teams in this division.  These requests are not guaranteed.  After requests are considered, teams are formed primarily by grouping players by geography.

Coach Pitch Division

The Coach Pitch Division program is for players ages 5 to 6 who want to learn the fundamentals of throwing, hitting, fielding, sportsmanship and teamwork. As this is usually the first or second year experience for most players, a softer baseball is used during practices and games. In Coach Pitch, players learn how to hit a ball delivered from a coach, run the bases and basic fielding techniques.

Program Characteristics:
 - Players League Ages: 5 - 6 (Age as of 08/31)
 - Rosters are typically 10 - 12 players per team
 - Minimum 10 Game Season
 - Games are limited to a maximum of 1 hours and 30 minutes
 - Generally, games are played on weeknights at 5:30 pm and on Saturdays between 8:00 am and 1:15 pm
 - Game is played on a 60 ft. baseball diamond
 - All players bat in a continuous order
 - All players play the field every inning
 - We do not keep score, but innings interchange by 5 runs or 3 outs.



We consider coach and friend requests when forming teams in this division.  These requests are not guaranteed.  After requests are considered, teams are formed primarily by grouping players by geography.

 

Rookie Division

The Rookie Division program is for players ages 7 to 8 who want continue to learn the fundamentals of throwing, hitting, fielding, sportsmanship and teamwork. At this division, we switch away from the softer baseball and start using a normal baseball. This is also the first division that introduces kid pitching.  Players will pitch, if ball 4 is reached, the coach will come out to pitch the remaining strikes. In Rookies, players are primarily focused on skill development. Scores will be tracked at this level of play.

Program Characteristics:
 - Players League Ages: 7 - 8 (Age as of 08/31)
 - Rosters are typically 10 - 12 players per team
 - 12 Game Season
 - A post season single elimination tournament will be played to determine the league champion (blind seeding)
 - Games are limited to a maximum of 1 hours and 30 minutes
 - Generally, games are played on weeknights at 5:30 pm and on Saturdays between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm

*Possible Interleague play with neighboring leagues, travel may be required.
 - Game is played on a 60 ft. baseball diamond
 - All players are in the batting order 
 - Only 10 players play the field. There are minimum play requirements to ensure everyone plays the field
 - Scores are kept during the game
 - Little League pitch count rules apply to all players

Teams in this division are formed through a player draft.  Coach or friend requests are considered, but are not guaranteed. All players will be required to attend a player evaluation and will be assigned to a team.

Minors Division

The Minors Division program is for players ages 9 to 10 who want continue to learn the fundamentals of throwing, hitting, fielding, sportsmanship and teamwork. This is the first division where all pitching is done by kids.  This is the first age division where scoring occurs and overall standings are kept. At the end of the season, all teams will participate in a single elimination tournament to determine the league champion. Although this division has an increased level of competitiveness, the primary focus is still on personal development, encouragement and team work.

Program Characteristics:
- Players League Ages: 9 - 10 (Age as of 08/31)
 - Rosters are typically 10 - 12 players per team
 - Minimum 12 Game Season
 - A post season single elimination tournament will be played to determine the league champion
 - Games are limited to a maximum of 2 hours
 - Generally, games are played on weeknights at 5:30 pm and on Saturdays between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm

*Possible Interleague play with neighboring leagues, travel may be required.
 - Game is played on a 60 ft. baseball diamond
 - Pitching distance is 46 ft.
 - All players are in the batting order 
 - 10 players play the field. There are minimum play requirements to ensure everyone plays the field.
 - Scores are kept during the game and league standing are maintained
 - Little League pitch count rules apply to all players
 - Players in this division are eligible for All Stars

Teams in this division are formed through a player draft. Coach or friend requests will be considered, but not guaranteed. All players will be required to attend a player evaluation and will be assigned to a team.

Majors Division

The Majors Division program is for players ages 10 to 12 who want continue to learn the fundamentals of throwing, hitting, fielding, sportsmanship and teamwork. Some additional advanced rules are incorporated in this division (e.g. dropped third strike). At the end of the season, all teams will participate in a single elimination tournament to determine the league champion. Although this division has a high level of competitiveness, the primary focus is still on personal development, encouragement and team work.

Program Characteristics:
 - Players League Ages: 10 - 12 (Age as of 08/31)
 - Rosters are typically 10 - 12 players per team
 - Minimum 12 Game Season
 - A post season single elimination tournament will be played to determine the league champion
 - Games are limited to a maximum of 2 hours
 - Generally, games are played on weeknights at 5:30 pm and on Saturdays between 8:00 pm and 4:00 pm
 - Players in this division are eligible for All Stars

*Possible Interleague play with neighboring leagues, travel may be required.
 - Game is played on a 60 ft. baseball diamond
 - Pitching distance is 46 ft.
 - All players are in the batting order 
 - Only 9 players play the field. There are minimum play requirements to ensure everyone plays the field.
 - Scores are kept during the game and league standing are maintained
 - Little League pitch count rules apply to all players

Teams in this division are formed through a player draft. Coach or friend requests will be considered, but not guaranteed. All players will be required to attend a player evaluation and will be assigned to a team.

Juniors Division

The Juniors Division program is for players ages 13 to 15 who want continue to learn the fundamentals of throwing, hitting, fielding, sportsmanship and teamwork. This is the first division that moves to the full sized baseball diamond. This division will most likely have some inter-league play with other local Little Leagues. Registration numbers will drive our ability to offer this division and how much inter-league play will be required. There is a 4 Team of 12 players each required to play in a season (refunds will be given if we are unable to form 4 teams of 12 players)

Program Characteristics:

 - Players League Ages: 13 - 15 (Age as of 08/31)
 - Rosters are typically 12-15 players per team
 - Minimum 12 Game Season
 - A play-off tournament involving the neighboring Little League is conducted at the end of the regular season
 - Team will play against some neighboring Little Leagues. Travel may be required for a few games
 - Game is played on a 90 ft. baseball diamond
 - Pitching distance is 60 ft. 6 in.
 - All players are in the batting order 
 - Only 9 players play the field. There are minimum play requirements to ensure everyone plays the field.
 - Scores are kept during the game and league standings are maintained
 - Little League pitch count rules apply to all players
 - Players in this division are eligible for All Stars (All Star team is dependent on registration and Board of Directors Vote)

Teams in this division are formed through a player draft.  No coach or friend requests will be considered. All players will be required to attend a player evaluation and will be assigned to a team.

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