Divisions

For boys and girls 5 to 6 years old with little or no prior experience. Emphasis is on the basics of how to throw, bat, catch, as well as the basic rules of the game. Players use tee-ball level balls and bats. Generally, most kids are ready to move to the next level after one year of Tee-Ball play. Tee-Ball teams are formed with a maximum of 15 players per team. Will play and/or practice 2-3 times per week.

For children 6 to 7 years old. Strongly suggested that one year of Tee-ball be played before playing rookie league if child is 6 years old. Transition league from T-ball where the concept of hitting machine pitched ball is introduced. No scores are kept. Ideal for the 2nd or 3rd year player, mostly 7 year olds. All pitching is done by pitching machine or coach until ball is batted. Rookie teams are formed with a maximum of 14. Will play and/or practice 2-3 times per week. See the difference between Rookie League and Single A.

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For children 7 to 8 years old. Continuation of machine pitch ball in a more competitive environment playing closer to the real rules of baseball .ie. real count used, scores tallied etc. All pitching is done by the coach or by a pitching machine. Baseball fundamentals are the focal point. Every effort is made to maintain the number of players per team at twelve. Will play and/or practice 2-3 times per week. See the difference between Rookie League and Single A.

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For children 8 to 10 years old. This is a transitional level in which both the players and the coaches share the pitching duties. Every effort is made to maintain the number of players per team at twelve. Will play and/or practice 2-3 times per week.

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For players 9 to 11 years old. Pitching is performed by the players with regular Little League rules of play. Teams are organized by player evaluation and every effort is made to maintain the number of players per team at twelve. Will play and/or practice 3-4 times per week.

2008 Rules

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For players 11 to 12 years old. *new for 2008 all players league age 12 must play in Majors. If they did not play Majors in 2007 they must tryout to be draft eligible. This is the most competitive level of play with teams organized by “draft” based on the results of the players during evaluations. Teams have a maximum of 12 players. Will play and/or practice 4-5 times per week with Baseball expected to be the child’s primary sport priority during the regular season.

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Rookie League & Single A Differences

With these changes the rookie league looks a lot like T-ball but with a pitching machine. Single A looks like AA with a pitching machine and no stealing.

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