Below we have given a general overview for each Division of Play, in hopes help better assist parents in the decision of what best fits their individual athlete(s).
Athletes will be placed according to their Little League Age for the appropriate division. Parent Requests for athletes to be placed in a higher or lower division must complete a play-up (or play-down) request form. All play-up or play-down requests athletes will try out in their designated divisions, and Player Agent /Evaluators will determine if a move is warranted. Requests are not guaranteed (ie: having an older sibling does not warrant automatic play up approval.) Our goal is to maintain competitiveness within each division and ensure that younger children are not prematurely advanced.
Baseball Divisions: (see age chart at bottom of page)
Tee ball for ages 4-6 This is our traditional tee ball division in a coed environment. Prior to playing at the next level, kids need a year of tee ball to develop their skills. Players hit off of Tee only in this division. The experience is grounded in fun, fitness, and fundamentals while also being a key to growing a child’s love for the game.
Farm for ages 6-8 The Farm division in Little League is an instructional division for young players to learn the fundamentals of baseball. The Farm division is a transitional level between Tee ball and Minors. It's designed to be fun and non-competitive, and to help players develop skills like teamwork and respect. The players hit off the spring-loaded pitching machine and begin to start making outs. While scores are not recorded in this division, teams are still able to participate in an end of the season tournament.
Minors for 9-11 Players try out and get drafted to a team at this level. Minors is player pitch, and the games are real baseball games, with minimal coach interaction on the field. Players in this division generally have the ability to make throws across the infield. Players are exposed to pitching for the first time and batters are exposed to kids pitching for the first time. There are walks and strikeouts, pitch counts, steals, and everything else that players love about the game. Scores are recorded at this level and include a end of year tournament. Kids who play in Minors are eligible for post-season teams (All-Stars and Renegades if selected). The Minors level is generally open to Majors-age 11 players who are still learning baseball fundamentals. (see play down waiver)
Majors for ages 10-12 Majors’ baseball is the most competitive Little League division. This division is the best competition kids will face in Little League. Pitching and hitting are very developed in this division as is fielding. Kids in Majors are eligible for post-season teams. Tournament Team (or “All Stars”) from this division may enter the Little League International Tournament at the end of the season. This culmination of this tournament is the Little League Baseball World Series, featuring teams from around the world. (All-Stars and Hooligans).
Juniors for ages 13-14 Juniors is for the kids who are ready for traditional size field with 90ft base paths and 60ft mounds. Leading off, dropped third strikes, and every other baseball rule is in effect in our Juniors Division. This Division is meant to give kids another option after Little League and prior to high school. Kids in Juniors are eligible for post-season teams (All-Stars).
Seniors for ages 14-16 Seniors is for the kids who are ready for traditional size field with 90ft base paths and 60ft mounds. Leading off, dropped third strikes, and every other baseball rule is in effect in our Seniors Division. This Division is meant to give kids another option after Little League and prior to high school. Kids in Seniors are eligible for post-season teams (All-Stars).
SOFTBALL DIVISIONS: (see age chart at bottom of page)
Farm League Ages 6 – 7: Upon successful completion of a season of tee ball, kids move into the Farm Division. This division is for girls only, played on a full-sized field, and with a 11” ball as they transition to the true softball sized ball. The goal of this division is still very instructional with focus on learning to hit pitching from the machine, basic base running, and fielding fundamentals. While scores are not recorded in this division, teams are still able to participate in an end of the season tournament.
Minors League Ages 8 – 11 Kids at this level will try out and be drafted by coaches to their respective teams. This level is played with an 11” ball. This level continues to advance the kid’s skills and limits the coaches’ involvement in the game. The pitching at this level will be stronger and more consistent. Hitters are expected to be ready to hit pitches from other players instead of the machine. Defense at this level should be able to make routine plays in the infield and plays in the outfield become more regular.
Majors League Ages 10 – 12 Majors is the 3rd highest softball division where games are played with a more advanced level of skill and competition. All kids will try out and are drafted by coaches to teams for a balanced competitive experience. All pitching at this level is from players, with no coach assistance. Kids in this division are generally able to routinely make plays in the infield and outfield. Hitters should be comfortable facing more advanced live pitching. There are walks and strikeouts, inning counts, steals, and everything else that makes softball fun. Girls from this division are eligible to be selected as All-Stars and will be eligible to represent Valley Providence Little League in the Little League Softball World Series Tournament.
Juniors League Ages 13-16 This is the highest level of play and offers the most advanced level of skill and competition, 60-foot diamond with a 43-foot pitching distance. Players will try out and are drafted by coaches to teams. Pitching at this level is from players. Hitters should be comfortable facing more advanced live pitching. There are walks and strikeouts, inning counts, steals, and everything else. Players from this division are eligible to be selected as All-Stars and will be eligible to represent Valley Providence Little League in the Little League Softball World Series Tournament.
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