TEE-BALL -- This is a basic introduction to baseball with a goal in mind to generate and/or gauge interest in children. This is an instructional division where players hit off a tee rather than hit a pitched ball using a soft t-ball ball, no scores are kept, every offensive player bats each inning regardless of outs, and no player sits on defense. Players are taught the fundamentals of baseball such that they are exposed to playing positions and are taught throwing, catching, batting, defensive ready position and running the bases. The games are 3 innings, subject to a 1 hour time limit.
During the Spring Season, all players receive participation trophies.
INSTRUCTIONAL ROOKIE (IR) -- This division provides a transition from T-ball to coach pitch wherein the players learn to hit a baseball pitched from a coach pitcher. The games will be played using a soft t-ball. Players are taught the fundamentals of baseball such that they are exposed to playing positions and are taught throwing, catching, batting, defensive ready position and running the bases. Games are 3 innings, subject to a 1.5 hour time limit. Innings will utilize a coach pitcher, standing no closer than 20' from the plate, who will pitch 3 balls to each batter. If the batter does not put one of those 3 balls into play, the batter will be given an opportunity to hit from the tee or take 3 more pitches. After 6 pitches the player will hit from the tee. Players are not obligated to receive 3 pitched balls – players or parents may request that they skip the live pitch opportunity and proceed directly to hitting off the tee. A catcher will be utilized, but will stand by the backstop, and will only come into play once the ball has been put in play.
During the Spring Season, all players receive participation trophies.
ROOKIE (COACH PITCH) -- The Rookie division is an instructional division where players continue to improve upon on hitting baseballs pitched by a coach pitcher, and fielding a batted ball. At this level, players improve their fundamental skills, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Players are taught the fundamentals of baseball such that they are exposed to playing positions and are taught throwing, catching, batting, defensive ready position and running the bases. Adult coaches from each team are used to pitch regulation baseballs to their own team. Scores are kept to determine when to end an inning (3 outs or 4 runs, whichever comes first), but standings are not kept.
During the Spring Season, all players receive participation trophies.
SINGLE A -- The Single A division is an instructional division where pitcher and catcher development begins. Players hit regulation Little League baseballs pitched by coaches for ½ of the game and by players for ½ of the game. The skills that the players have been accumulating finally come together as they now work as a team on pitching, hitting, fielding the ball, and base running. Fundamentals and sportsmanship are still stressed along with the strategies required for competitive play. Games are 6 innings with no new inning allowed to start after 2 hours and a total time limit of 2.5 hours from the scheduled game time. Outs are recorded with three ending each half inning, and ten defensive positions are used (4 outfielders and extra players rotate sitting each inning). Umpires are used, scores are kept, and standings are recorded.
During the Spring Season Only: Players are required to attend a Player Evaluation prior to the start of the season and teams are formed through a draft by team managers. Teams winning their division will receive a trophy. A post-season tournament will determine a “DLL Champion” for their division. Each team in the DLL Championship Game will receive a trophy or medal.
AA -- The AA Division introduces players to the full Little League game with players pitching for the entire game. Players are taught advanced fundamentals of baseball, such that they are exposed to pitching techniques, playing positions, defensive pre-pitch preparedness, live batting, stolen bases, aggressive base running, and bunting. Fundamentals and sportsmanship are still stressed, along with the strategies required for competitive play. Games are 6 innings with no new inning allowed to start after 2 hours and a total time limit of 2.5 hours from the scheduled game time. Outs are recorded with three ending each half inning and ten defensive positions are used (4 outfielders and extra players rotate sitting each inning). Umpires are used, scores are kept, and standings are recorded.
During the Spring Season Only: Players are required to attend a Player Evaluation prior to the start of the season and teams are formed through a draft by team managers. Teams winning their division will receive a trophy. A post-season tournament will determine a “DLL Champion” for their division. Each team in the DLL Championship Game will receive a trophy or medal.
AAA -- The AAA division expands on a players development from AA in a more competitive environment and prepares players for our Majors division. Fundamentals and sportsmanship are still stressed, along with the strategies required for competitive play. Games are 6 innings with no new inning allowed to start after 2 hours and a total time limit of 2.5 hours from the scheduled game time. Outs are recorded with three ending each half inning and nine defensive positions are used (3 outfielders and extra players rotate sitting each inning). Umpires are used, scores are kept, and standings are recorded.
During the Spring Season Only: Players are required to attend a Player Evaluation prior to the start of the season and teams are formed through a draft by team managers. Teams winning their division will receive a trophy. A post-season tournament will determine a “DLL Champion” for their division. Each team in the DLL Championship Game will receive a trophy or medal.
MAJORS -- Players continue to refine their skills and compete at a higher level and all Little League rules are in effect. Fundamentals and sportsmanship are still stressed, along with the strategies required for competitive play. Games are 6 innings with no new inning allowed to start after 2 hours and a total time limit of 2.5 hours from the scheduled game time. Outs are recorded with three ending each half inning and nine defensive positions are used (3 outfielders and extra players rotate sitting each inning). Umpires are used, scores are kept, and standings are recorded.
During the Spring Season Only: Players are required to attend a Player Evaluation prior to the start of the season and teams are formed through a draft by team managers. Teams winning their division will receive a trophy. A post-season tournament will determine a “DLL Champion” for their division. Each team in the DLL Championship Game will receive a trophy or medal.
JUNIORS -- Players continue to refine their skills and compete at a higher level and on a full-size baseball diamond (60'6" pitching distance with 90' bases). Players are allowed to take leads and pitchers are taught how to pitch from the “stretch” position and hold runners on base. Teams compete against other teams in the District 16 League.
During the Spring Season Only: Players are required to attend a Player Evaluation prior to the start of the season and teams are formed through a draft by team managers. Teams winning their division will receive a trophy. A post-season tournament will determine a “District 16 Champion” for their division.
SENIORS -- Players continue to refine their skills and compete at a higher level and on a full-size baseball diamond (60'6" pitching distance with 90' bases). Games tend to be against teams from other local Little League Programs (Sterling, Fairfax, Gainesville, etc).