Indiana Little League: 2013 Season Divisions
Minor League Softball/Baseball is commonly referred to as T-Ball. This league is designed for boys AND girls ages 4 through 5. (6 year olds can play up in the Machine Pitch Division if they have completed at least one year of T-Ball) This is a learning division. This division will use the 60-foot diamond of the standard Little League Field. Special soft baseballs are used to reduce any sting if hit with a baseball.
T-ball is intended to operate as an instructional league to develop fundamental baseball skills and to instill a love for the game. Teaching the values of teamwork, honesty, and putting forth ones best effort are at the core of this program. The measure of merit in accomplishing this objective is the development of the players as people as well as baseball players.
Teams will be formed sometime in early April. Players do not need to tryout. A players league age is determined by the players age as of April 30, 2012 for all divisions of baseball programs. Parents should receive a phone call no later than April 10th informing them of their team assignment and first team Practice.
This is the second year this program will be available in Indiana Little League. Teams will play 2 games per week from May through early July. Games will be scheduled one weekday and one Saturday each week.
All games will take place on the S&T Bank Field.
There is no registration fee; however, players/parents are expected to participate in League Fundraisers to help maintain the financial viability of the League.
Minor League BB Machine Pitch Division
Minor League Softball/Baseball is commonly referred to as Machine Pitch. This league is designed for boys AND girls ages 6 through 8. (6 year olds can play up if they have completed at least one year of T-Ball) This is primarily a learning division however; it is somewhat competitive with scores being kept. This division will use the 60-foot diamond of the standard Little League Field. The pitch is thrown by a pitching machine from 46 and is directly controlled by an adult Coach. A standard size baseball is used instead of a softball so that little hands have an easier time catching and throwing.
Minor League Softball/Baseball is intended to operate as an instructional league to develop fundamental baseball skills and to instill a love for the game. Teaching the values of teamwork, honesty, and putting forth ones best effort are at the core of this program. The measure of merit in accomplishing this objective is the development of the players as people as well as baseball players. There is also an All-Star team selected by the coaches at the end of the season. This team usually plays in two or three very competitive tournaments after the regular season ends.
Teams will be formed after the last week of March, which is typically after the Major League Player Draft. All Players that are league age 9 and under are not required to try out. A players league age is determined by the players age as of April 30, 2012 for all divisions of baseball programs. Players should receive a phone call between March 20th and March 27th informing them of their team assignment and first team Practice.
This program has been available in Indiana Little League since 1998. We continue to see growth in this program with kids enjoying the experience. In 2009 we had 9 teams participate in this division. Teams will play 3 games per week from late April through June.
Most games will take place on the new S&T Bank Field that will go into service for the first time in 2010. Some games will take place on the Creps United Field as well.
There is no registration fee; however, players/parents are expected to participate in League Fundraisers to help maintain the financial viability of the League.
Minor League BB Player Pitch Division
Minor League Softball/Baseball is commonly referred to as Player Pitch or Minor A. This league is designed for boys AND girls ages 8 through 11. Players with two years of machine pitch experience are generally recommended to play up in the Player Pitch division. Girls can also elect to play in our Little League Softball 9/10 Division. The diamond used is a 60-foot diamond and the pitching distance is 46 feet.
Minor League Baseball is intended to operate as an instructional league to develop fundamental baseball skills and to instill a love for the game. Teaching the values of teamwork, honesty, and putting forth ones best effort are at the core of this program. The measure of merit in accomplishing this objective is the development of the players as people as well as baseball players. There is also an All-Star team selected by the coaches at the end of the season. This team usually plays in two or three very competitive tournaments after the regular season ends.
Teams will be formed after the last week of March, which is typically after the Major League Player Draft. All players that are league age 9 and under are not required to try out. Any player league age 10 to 12 are required to participate in a try out, with some players drafted to the Major division. All players that are not drafted to a Major League team will automatically be assigned to the Player Pitch division. A Players league age is determined by the players age as of April 30, 2012 for all divisions of baseball programs. Players should receive a phone call between March 20th and March 27th informing them of their team assignment and first team Practice.
Scores are kept, and pitching records are kept in accordance with the Little League Pitching rules. This program introduces a more competitive environment with base and home plate umpires, a scoreboard keeping track of the score on the field, and records are tracked for a post-season tournament. Although all teams play in the post-season tournament, there are sometimes first round byes provided to the teams with the best regular season records depending on the number of teams in this division.
Teams will play 3 games per week from late April through the middle of June, with a minimum of 2 playoff games for each team. (Players usually participate in 21-26 games per season.)
There is no registration fee; however, players/parents are expected to participate in League Fundraisers to help maintain the financial viability of the League.
Major League BB Division
Major League Baseball is designed for boys AND girls ages 10 through 12. Players with numerous years of experience are generally selected to the Major League division by a draft that is conducted by the Major League coaches. All players that are not selected to the Major League division via draft are automatically assigned to the Player Pitch Minor League division. Girls can also elect to play in our Little League Softball Divisions. The diamond used is a 60-foot diamond and the pitching distance is 46 feet.
Major League Baseball is intended to operate as an instructional league to enhance development of fundamental baseball skills and to instill a love for the game. Teaching the values of teamwork, honesty, and putting forth ones best effort are at the core of this program while increasing the competition between teams. In 2009 there were 8 Major League teams with all games played at the Indiana Little League complex. There is also an All-Star team selected by the coaches and players at the end of the season for each age group. (One 10 year old, One 11 year old and one 12 year old team) These teams will play other District 7 teams for the right to represent the District in the Section Tournament, the Pennsylvania State Tournament and beyond to the Little League World Series. This All-Star play will take place primarily during the month of July. There is some opportunity of post-season play in independent tournaments after the All-Star Tournaments.
Teams will be formed after the last week of March, which is typically after the Major League Player Draft. All players are required to try out. A Players league age is determined by the players age as of April 30, 2012 for all divisions of baseball programs. Players should receive a phone call between March 20th and March 27th informing them of their team assignment and first team Practice.
Scores are kept, and pitching records are kept in accordance with the Little League Pitching rules. This program introduces a competitive environment with base and home plate umpires, a scoreboard keeping track of the score on the field, and records are tracked for a post-season tournament. Although all teams play in the post-season tournament, there are sometimes first round byes provided to the teams with the best regular season records depending on the number of teams in this division.
Teams will play 3 to 4 games per week from late April through the middle of June, with a minimum of 2 playoff games for each team. (Players usually participate in 24-28 games per season.)
There is no registration fee; however, players/parents are expected to participate in League Fundraisers to help maintain the financial viability of the League.
Junior League BB Division
Junior League Baseball is commonly referred to as Senior Little League baseball. This level is age driven and is strictly for league age 13 and 14 year old kids meaning advanced 12 year olds may not play up. A players league age is determined by the players age as of April 30, 2012 for all divisions of baseball programs.
Teams will be formed after the last week of March and players will be notified by their respective coaches shortly after team assignments are completed. All Players that are league age of 13 and 14 are required to try out.
The game is played on full-size baseball fields with 90 foot bases and 60 foot, 6 inch pitching distances. This level remains very instructional and designed to provide a transition from the smaller little league field and less complex game to the larger field and less restrictive rules ie. Runners leading off, pitching from the stretch, etc. With the vast changes in playing rules a great deal of teaching and learning must take place. However, teaching the values of teamwork, honesty, and putting forth ones best effort remain at the core of this program. The measure of merit in accomplishing this objective is the development of the players as people as well as baseball players.
Teams at this level begin playing away games against teams from other surrounding leagues and communities during regular season play. Generally there are six to seven teams in the league with two to three teams coming from the Indiana League. Normally players are assigned to a particular team by league officials based on player ability, positions played (ie. pitcher and catchers), sibling participation and conflicts with other team participation. All-Star competition is also held following the league playoffs with one team being chosen to represent the Indiana League.
Home games are played on the White Township Recreation Complex fields and the kids occasionally will have an opportunity to play on the high school stadium field as scheduling allows.
Since the older players dont want to participate in the Tag Day and Slugfest fundraisers a participation fee of $60 is required to help pay for field rental and umpires. If the participation fee is burdensome to a family other arrangements can be made through league officials to ensure no players are turned away for financial reasons.
Senior League BB Division
This level is age driven and is strictly for league age 15 and 16 year old kids meaning advanced 14 year olds may not play up. A players league age is determined by the players age as of April 30, 2012 for all divisions of baseball programs.
Teams will be formed after the last week of March and players will be notified by their respective coaches shortly after team assignments are completed. All Players that are league age of 15 and 16 are required to try out. Since many of the players also play high school baseball, regular season games do not begin until the high school season is complete.
The game is played on full-size baseball fields with 90 foot bases and 60 foot, 6 inch pitching distances. This level remains very instructional and is designed to provide an option to continue playing organized baseball without transitioning to the highly competitive American Legion program. Teaching the values of teamwork, honesty, and putting forth ones best effort remain at the core of this program. The measure of merit in accomplishing this objective is the development of the players as people as well as baseball players.
Teams at this level continue playing away games against teams from other surrounding leagues and communities during regular season play. Generally there are four to five teams in the league with one or two teams coming from the Indiana League based on number of players participating. Normally players are assigned to a particular team by league officials based on player ability, positions played (ie. pitcher and catchers), sibling participation and conflicts with other team participation. All-Star competition is also held following the league playoffs with one team being chosen to represent the Indiana League.
Home games are played on the White Township Recreation Complex fields and the kids occasionally will have an opportunity to play on the high school stadium field as scheduling allows.
Since the older players dont want to participate in the Tag Day and Slugfest fundraisers, a participation fee of $60 is required to help pay for field rental and umpires. If the participation fee is burdensome to a family other arrangements can be made through league officials to ensure no players are turned away for financial reasons.
Minor League Softball 9/10 Division
This Division is intended for girls that are 9 and 10 years old on the first of January. An advanced 8-year old can play up in this Division with permission of the Softball Coordinator, Operations Director, and recommendation of her Minor Machine Pitch division coach. The players use an 11 ball and pitch from 35 on a 60 diamond.
This is an instructional league with the players learning the fundamentals of softball skills. The coaches strive to teach the values of teamwork, honesty, and effort to do ones best that are at the core of the Little League values. Windmill pitching will be one of the many fundamental skills that will be focused on.
Teams will be formed after the last week of March. All players are required to tryout. This tryout is used to evaluate players in an attempt to balance the teams and provide a competitive learning environment. All returning players are encouraged to come to the tryout if only to meet the coaches and see their friends. Every player will be assigned to a team. A players age is determined by the players age as of January 1st for all divisions of the softball program. Players should receive a phone call from their Manager by the end of March informing them of their team assignment and their first team practice.
There will typically be 2 to 3 games per week travel limited to the Eastern Area of District 7. (Within Indiana County) Players will play in 15 - 20 games. Practices will be scheduled by the coach and will vary in number depending on the game schedule. Clymer and Marion Center have played in this Division in years past, limiting travel to these local communities. Indiana fielded 2 teams last year. Most games will be played on the Creps United field using its dirt infield. We typically will play about 12 games during the regular season. This season will run from late April to late June.
Scores will be kept and the Little League rulebook is in force. This includes mandatory play for all players. This program introduces a more slightly competitive environment with umpires, and a scoreboard.
An All-Star team is formed for District 7 play from the Indiana Teams. This team will play other District 7 teams for the right to represent the District in the Section Tournament and perhaps in the Pennsylvania State Tournament. This All-Star play will take place primarily during the month of July. There is some opportunity of post-season play in independent tournaments after the All-Star Tournaments. These tournaments have been held in Forest Hills or Westmont in the past.
There is no registration fee; however, players/parents are expected to participate in League Fundraisers to help maintain the financial viability of the League.
Major League Softball 11/12 Division
This Division is intended for girls that are 11 and 12 years old on the first of January. An advanced 10-year old can play up in this Division with permission of the Softball Coordinator, Operations Director and recommendation of her 9/10 softball Coach. The players use a 12 ball and pitch from 40 on a 60 diamond.
This is an instructional league with the players learning the fundamentals of softball skills. The coaches strive to teach the values of teamwork, honesty, and effort to do ones best that are at the core of the Little League values. Windmill pitching will be one of the many fundamental skills that will be focused on.
Teams will be formed after the last week of March. All players are required to tryout. This tryout is used to evaluate players in an attempt to balance the teams and provide a competitive learning environment. All returning players are encouraged to come to the tryout if only to meet the coaches and see their friends. Every player will be assigned to a team. A players age is determined by the players age as of January 1st for all divisions of the softball program. Players should receive a phone call from their Manager by the end of March informing them of their team assignment and their first team practice.
There will typically be 2 to 3 games per week with other District 7 communities. (Indiana and Armstrong Counties) Indiana fielded 3 teams last year. Players will play in 16 - 20 games. They will play about half of their games at the Indiana. Most home games will be played on the Creps United field using its dirt infield. This season will run from late April to late June.
Scores will be kept and the Little League rulebook is in force. This includes mandatory play for all players. This program introduces a competitive environment with umpires, a scorebook and a scoreboard.
An All-Star team is formed for District 7 play from the Indiana Teams. This team will play other District 7 teams for the right to represent the District in the Section Tournament, the Pennsylvania State Tournament and beyond to the Little League World Series. This All-Star play will take place primarily during the month of July. There is some opportunity of post-season play in independent tournaments after the All-Star Tournaments. These tournaments have been held in Forest Hills or Westmont in the past.
There is no registration fee; however, players/parents are expected to participate in League Fundraisers to help maintain the financial viability of the League.
Junior League Softball 13/14 Division
This Division is intended for girls that are 13 and 14 years old on the first of January. An advanced 12-year old can play up in this Division with permission of the Softball Coordinator, Operations Director and recommendation of her 11/12 Coach. The players use a 12 ball and pitch from 40 on a 60 diamond.
This is an instructional league with the players learning the fundamentals of softball skills. The coaches strive to teach the values of teamwork, honesty, and effort to do ones best that are at the core of the Little League values. Windmill pitching will be one of the many fundamental skills that will be focused on.
Teams will be formed after the last week of March. All players are required to tryout. This tryout is used to evaluate players in an attempt to balance the teams and provide a competitive learning environment. All returning players are encouraged to come to the tryout if only to meet the coaches and see their friends. A players age is determined by the players age as of January 1st for all divisions of the softball program. Players should receive a phone call from their Manager by the end of March informing them of their team assignment and their first team practice.
There will typically be 2 to 3 games per week with other District 7 communities. (Indiana and Armstrong Counties) Indiana fielded 2 teams last year. Players will play in 16 - 22 games. They will play about half of their games at the Indiana. Most games will be played on the Creps United field using its dirt infield. This season will run from late April to late June.
Scores will be kept and the Little League rulebook is in force. This includes mandatory play for all players. This program is a competitive environment with umpires, a scorebook and a scoreboard.
An All-Star team is formed for District 7 play from the Indiana Teams. This team will play other District 7 teams for the right to represent the District in the Section Tournament, the Pennsylvania State Tournament and beyond into the Little League World Series. This All-Star play will take place primarily during the month of July. There is some opportunity of post-season play in independent tournaments after the All-Star Tournaments. These tournaments have been held in Forest Hills or Westmont in the past.
Since the older players dont participate in the Tag Day and Slugfest fundraisers, a participation fee of $60 is required to help pay for field rental and umpires. If the participation fee is burdensome to a family, other arrangements can be made through league officials to ensure no players are turned away for financial reasons.
Senior League Softball 15/16 Division
This Division is intended for girls that are 15 and 16 years old on the first of January. An advanced player can play up in this Division with permission of the Vice-President of Softball, Indiana Little League and recommendation of her 13/14 Coach. The players use a 12 ball and pitch from 40 on a 60 diamond. District 7 has not had sufficient teams in the last few years to field a team in Little League play. We have sponsored independent teams that played in a variety of tournaments. These tournaments are sponsored by the ASA, NSA and a few are Independent. These tournaments are generally over the weekends and will entail 4 to 5 games at a minimum played over a two-day period. These teams can recruit players from outside the community. Indiana Little League Softball will assist these teams in organization, insurance, practice facilities and equipment. Generally each team develops its own uniform and schedule. They will also have to be independently insured through the ASA/NSA in order to play in those tournaments.
Fees would be established based on the number of tournaments that the team wishes to participate in and other typical expenses.
Big League Softball 17/18 Division
This Division is intended for girls that are 17 and 18 years old on the first of January. The players use a 12 ball and pitch from 43 on a 60 diamond. District 7 has not had sufficient teams to field a team in Big League Softball play. We have sponsored independent teams that played in a variety of tournaments. These tournaments are sponsored by the ASA, NSA and a few that are Independent. These tournaments are generally over the weekends and will entail 4 to 5 games at a minimum played over a two-day period. These teams can recruit players from outside the community. Indiana Little League Softball will assist these teams in organization, insurance, practice facilities and equipment. Generally each team develops its own uniform and schedule. They will also have to be independently insured through the ASA/NSA in order to play in their tournaments.
Fees would be established based on the number of tournaments that the team wishes to participate in and other typical expenses.
Minor League SB Machine Pitch Division
Minor League Softball/Baseball is commonly referred to as Machine Pitch. This league is designed for girls ages 6 through 8. This is primarily a learning division however; it is somewhat competitive with scores being kept. This division will use the 60-foot diamond of the standard Little League Field. The pitch is thrown by a pitching machine from 46 and is directly controlled by an adult Coach. A standard size baseball is used instead of a softball so that little hands have an easier time catching and throwing.
Minor League Softball/Baseball is intended to operate as an instructional league to develop fundamental baseball skills and to instill a love for the game. Teaching the values of teamwork, honesty, and putting forth ones best effort are at the core of this program. The measure of merit in accomplishing this objective is the development of the players as people as well as baseball players. There is also an All-Star team selected by the coaches at the end of the season. This team usually plays in two or three very competitive tournaments after the regular season ends.
Teams will be formed after the last week of March, which is typically after the Major League Player Draft. All Players that are league age 9 and under are not required to try out. A players league age is determined by the players age as of April 30, 2012 for all divisions of baseball programs. Players should receive a phone call between March 20th and March 27th informing them of their team assignment and first team Practice.
This program has been available in Indiana Little League since 1998. We continue to see growth in this program with kids enjoying the experience. In 2009 we had 9 teams participate in this division. Teams will play 3 games per week from late April through June.
Most games will take place on the new S&T Bank Field that will go into service for the first time in 2010. Some games will take place on the Creps United Field as well.
There is no registration fee; however, players/parents are expected to participate in League Fundraisers to help maintain the financial viability of the League.
