Athens Little League: Spring 2008 Divisions
2008 All Star Junior League
2008 All Star Little League (11-12 Year Olds)
2008 All Star 10/11 Year Olds
2008 All Star 9/10 Year Olds
2008 All Star 7/8 Year Olds
Majors (9-12 year olds)
Competitive developmental league. Children at this level have been "drafted" by managers/coaches of respective team.Focus is placed on development of the kids through practice and competitive games. At seasons end, voting will take place to select the "ALL-STAR" teams.There will be 3 age groups for the all-star teams....9/10...11...and 11/12. The 11/12 team would be eligible to advance to the LL World Series if they continue winning through the various tournaments and brackets.
Junior League
Minors (9-11 year olds)
Developmental league of the non drafted major league players.Competitive but more focus is placed on devekoping skill level so they may be drafted.
Minors (Machine 7-8 year olds)
Developmental division/league for those moving up from t-ball. A machine is used to pitch.Fields are shortened to 150 feet.A 6 year old may play if he/she has played at least 1 year of t-ball.
Coach Pitch
Coach pitch is a variation of t-ball with skills more deeply taught readying kids for the next level. In Coach Pitch,the child will see short pitches by a coach to challenge their batting skills.If they cannot hit the ball after 3 pitches,the ball will be placed on a tee.
T-Ball
T-ball offers an introduction of young kids to the game of baseball. This league is exclusively developmental although games are played against other teams.Parents and kids alike enjoy t-ball.Players league age 6 that have played 1 year in our t-ball program may play up to the 7/8 division if skill level permits. Approval from parent,previous year coach and the AANLL board is needed for this to take place.
Softball - Minor
Softball - Major