Division Ages

Division Ages:

Division Descriptions:

Learn to Play (i.e. T-Ball) (4-5)

This is designed for first time & young players so they can learn the basics of the game. It is a fast, fun paced series of skills and drills followed by a quick 1 or 2 inning game. It generally lasts 45 minutes to 1 hour and requires lots of parent & grandparent involvement! THIS PROGRAM IS NOT A DROP OFF SERVICE!!!! Each child MUST have an adult remain at the ball diamonds at all times. NO EXCEPTIONS!!! This is the most fun you can have on a ball diamond!!!

ROOKIE

Junior Rookie (5-6)

The focus and goal of Junior Rookie is to instruct young baseball players on the basics of fielding, base running and hitting techniques.  The game becomes more like "real baseball" with coaches / parents pitching.  Junior Rookie uses a soft-core hard ball and each team hits through the batting order. The first 30 minutes is for practice then 2-3 innings are played, depending on the time.

Senior Rookie (7-8)

This division builds on the basic skills learned in Junior Rookie. The most notable difference is that the players begin pitching as part of the games, with the coaches / parents helping when needed. Senior Rookie uses a soft-core hard ball, outs are counted, score is kept, and the division will have a tournament at the middle and end of the season.

MINOR AND MAJOR

Here is where the real game experience comes into play. These divisions divide into AA (house league) and AAA (travel team) based on the level of the players. This is where teams start to go to tournaments and we start to groom our pitchers. Uses a 60-foot diamond with pitching distance set at 46 feet. Features a full range of tournament play

Minor (10U) 

• At this level, children are playing 12-man baseball.

• Teams play 14-16 league games and at least two tournaments including playoffs.

• Player's skills are evaluated in order to determine which tier they will play in as well providing the coaches with ratings on each player.

• Based on the evaluation ratings, teams are drafted by the coaches.

• All players are eligible to try out for All Star play.

Major (12U)

• Teams play 14-16 league games as well as at least two tournament including playoffs.

• Player's skills are evaluated in order to determine which tier they will play in as well providing the coaches with ratings on each player.

• Based on the evaluation ratings, teams are drafted by the coaches.

• All players are eligible to try out for All Star play.

INTERMEDIATE (13U), JUNIOR (14U) AND SENIOR (16U)

These divisions are a little more competitive, only because that is the nature of the players in this age group. Our coaches emphasize fun, sportsmanship, technique and strategy. Uses an 80-foot diamond with pitching distance set at 60 feet 6 inches. You will see your child excel at a position that they will likely favor well into adulthood.

• Player's skills are evaluated in order to determine which tier they will play in, as well as providing the coaches with ratings on each player.

• Based on the evaluation ratings, teams are drafted by the coaches.

• Teams in these divisions play 14-16 league games as well as at least two tournaments including playoffs.

• All players are eligible to try out for All Star play.

DIVISION RULES

More detailed information on the division rules can be found here:

http://www.mjlittleleague.com/content/division-rules