Divisions Of Play

Our divisions are aligned with other Little League programs within District 13, this allows us to compete in inter-league play and offer our players the opportunity to play against competition outside of our league.

Our divisions are age based, all age requirements are based on your players age as of January 1st of the current year. Little League provides a Little League Age Calculator you can use to help determine your child's Little League age.

Your player may qualify to participate in more than one division based on their age, it is recommended to follow the guidelines below to help determine which division they should register for.

Tee Ball 

Tee Ball Softball is for Little League Age 4 to 6 years old who want to learn the fundamentals of hitting and fielding. 6 year olds who have not played before are recommended to play Tee Ball.

In Tee Ball Softball, players hit a ball off a batting tee. Rules of the game may be varied to accommodate the need for teaching and should focus on fun, fitness, and fundamentals. The primary goals of Tee Ball Softball are to instruct children in the fundamentals of softball and to allow them to experience the value of teamwork.

Minor B

The Minor B division is for players who are Little League Age 6 to 8. It is recommended that 6 year olds have played at least one year of T-Ball prior to Minor B. 8 year olds who have not played before are recommended to play Minor B.

The field uses a 60-foot diamond and a 11" softball. This division is mostly coach pitch with an introduction to player pitching and focuses on building the fundamentals of hitting, throwing, catching and fielding. 

Minor A

The Minor A division is for players who are League Age 8 to 10. It is recommended that 8 year old players have at least one year experience in Minor B prior to playing this division.

The field uses a 60-foot diamond and a 35 foot pitching distance and a 11" softball. This division is a mix of player and coach pitch and continues to build upon the fundamentals.

First time or less experienced 11 year old players may participate in this division with approval from the league. 

Majors

The Little League Softball division (als known as the Major Division) is for players league ages 10 to 12.  It is recommended that 10 year old players have at least one year experience in Minor A prior to playing this division.

The field uses a 60-foot diamond and a 40 foot pitching distance and a 12" softball. This is a player pitch only division that continues to build upon the fundamentals but introduces situational game play.

Juniors

The Junior League Softball division is a program for players league ages 12 to 15. It is recommended that 12 year old players have at least one year experience in Majors prior to playing this division.

The field uses conventional 60-foot diamond with a 43 foot pitching distance and a 12" softball. 

Seniors

The Senior League Softball Division is for Little League ages 14 to 16 years old and for players who are in High School. This division uses a 60-foot diamond with a pitching distance of 43 feet.

NOTE: The Seniors program does not start playing games until AFTER the High School season ends in late May.


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