Division Guide Lines

Division Guide Lines were created to assist incoming our players and parents managers learn about our various age groups and some of the common rules and situations as they move through ELL. Each division has their own set of rules set forth by ELL local rules and Little League Baseball. See Local rules section on the left menu for clarification for ELL local rules.  These guide lines are intended to give a brief overview of typical questions asked and rules that may be experienced while being involved in our league.

ELL has five different divisions.  T-Ball and Rookie divisions teams are formed by placing players with player and coach requests, carpool requests and then random assignment so that players can be on teams with their friends as they begin their Little League experience.

Minor B, Minor A and Majors teams are formed by a draft which follows player tryouts in January.  To ensure fairness of teams, player and coach requests are not honored in Minor B, Minor A and Majors.  It is mandatory that any Minor B, Minor A or Majors player who wishes to try out for all-stars attend the regular season tryout for that season, unless already a returning Majors player. 

All ages below are "Little League Age" which is the players' age as of April 30, 2010.

T-BALL

T-ball is our entry level division, typically consisting of 5-6 year old players.  T-ball teams practice with their own teams for 45 minutes, then play a 45 minute game against another t-ball team.  No scores or standings are kept.  Developing basic skills and enjoying baseball are the focus.  In approximately May, modified coach pitch will begin to prepare players for Rookies the next season if appropriate.

ROOKIES

Rookies is our machine pitch division, typically consisting of 6-8 year old players.  Rookies teams may practice once a week, with two games per week.  No scores or standings are kept.  There is a five run maximum per inning or three outs, to teach players more about baseball rules, base running and how outs are recorded.  Further development of basic skills and  preparation for Minor B are the focus.

MINOR B

Minor B is our entry level player pitch division, typically consisting of 8-10 year old players.  Minor B teams have two games per week, score and pitch counts are kept, and standings are recorded.  The emphasis is on continued development of skills and the rules of the game, including the strike zone, pitching and base running rules and particularly good sportstmanship in that wins and losses are recorded.

 MINOR A

 Minor A is our middle level player pitch division, typically consisting of more experienced 9 year old, but primarily 10-11 year old players.  Minor A teams have two games per week, score and pitch counts are kept and standings are recorded.  Minor A teams are eligible for post season tournament play.  The emphasis is on more advanced skills and baseball strategy and continued development of good sportsmanship.

MAJORS

The Majors division is the most advanced division of ELL, typically consisting of a few very experienced 10 year old, but primarily 11 and 12 year old players.  Majors teams have two games per week, score and pitch counts are kept and standings are recorded.  Majors teams are eligible for potential play in the Mullen Cup, Tournament of Champions and Coast Cities Tournaments.  The emphasis is on continued skill development, advanced strategy and preparation for play beyond Little League for those that are interested.