Los Alamos Little League Baseball/Softball: Spring/Summer Divisions

Minors - Softball
Players 5-8 years old by December 31 of the previous year.

Currently combined with White Rock Little League.

Majors - Baseball
Children 9-12 years old by April 30 of the current year who are selected by tryout.

This level consists of experienced and proficient players. Individual skills are improved and emphasized and a sense of strategy is brought to the game. All players wanting to play in the Majors Baseball Division MUST participate in at least one session of the Majors Baseball Tryouts. Any player who does not feel he or she is ready to play in the competitive Majors League should not attend the tryouts, but should participate in the Little League Spring Training. Majors teams primarily play teams from Los Alamos and White Rock, along with an occasional away game.

AAA - Baseball
Children 9-12 years old by April 30 of the current year.

This is the earliest competitive level in the program and is also the first level where players are permitted to pitch. Special rules are used to keep the length of games and the scores within reason. Players at this level have developed the basic skills and knowledge to participate in full competition.   Emphasis at this level is placed on improving individual skills and team play.

AA - Baseball
Children 7-8 years old by April 30 of the current year.

This level is intended to promote an instructional, non-competitive atmosphere for youngsters with little or no baseball experience. The players start by hitting off of a “tee,” and progress to pitched ball (either by pitching machine or coach), and there are no walks. All kids play every game, and the coaches will attempt to play each youngster in as many different positions as possible. AA players will have an opportunity to improve their skills and learn more advanced skills at the Little League Spring Training Sessions.

T-Ball - Baseball
Children 5-6 years old by April 30 of the current year.

The T-Ball program is a training process by which youngsters can learn, develop and practice fundamental baseball skills at an early age and receive maximum enjoyment from the experience. Rather than the ball being pitched to the batter, it is hit from atop a "tee". The youngster has the opportunity to develop hand-eye coordination and swing technique without fear of being hit by a pitched ball, and the defensive team is allowed more opportunities to develop fundamental fielding skills.

Majors - Softball
Players 9-12 years old by December 31 of the previous year.

This league comprised of youth girls from 9 to 12 years of age. Tryouts for all players are conducted before the season starts, if necessary. The major team players are selected from a draft of players from the tryouts. All remaining players are then selected in a draft system by the minor coaches into their minor teams. Exceptions are granted via the little league and LALL rules or if only players exist for one team.

Juniors - Softball
Players 13-14 years old by December 31 of the previous year.

Advanced skill levels. Depending on the number of players, these Divisions may be combined with White Rock teams. These teams can expect to have away games in Santa Fe and other parts of Northern New Mexico to include a possibility of late evening games. Players ages 14, 15, 16 will only be allowed to participate in Senior League for post season.

Juniors League - Baseball
Players 13-14 years old by April 30 of the current year.

Advanced skill levels using a conventional 90-foot diamond with a pitching distance of 60 feet, 6 inches. Depending on the number of players, these Divisions may be combined with White Rock teams. These teams can expect to have away games in Santa Fe and other parts of Northern New Mexico.

Senior League - Baseball
Players 15-16 years old by April 30 of the current year.

Advanced skill levels using a conventional 90-foot diamond with a pitching distance of 60 feet, 6 inches. Depending on the number of players, these Divisions may be combined with White Rock teams. These teams can expect to have away games in Santa Fe and other parts of Northern New Mexico.

Big League - Baseball
Players 17-18 years old by April 30 of the current year.

Advanced skill levels using a conventional 90-foot diamond with a pitching distance of 60 feet, 6 inches. Depending on the number of players, these Divisions may be combined with White Rock teams. These teams can expect to have away games in Santa Fe and other parts of Northern New Mexico.

Seniors - Softball
Players 13-16 years old by December 31 of the previous year.

Advanced skill levels. Depending on the number of players, these Divisions may be combined with White Rock teams. These teams can expect to have away games in Santa Fe and other parts of Northern New Mexico to include a possibility of late evening games. Players ages 14, 15, 16 will only be allowed to participate in Senior League for post season.