South Valley Little League: Little League 2010 Season Divisions
The "Challenger Division" of Little League is specifically designed for "mentally and/or physically 'challenged' youth" who would find it extremely difficult to participate on a conventional team. Contact the District Administrator for more information.
Tee-Ball (ages 5-7)
Tee-Ball is fully instructional, generally the 'entry level' for the youngest players. Rules allow consideration for using Coach Pitch (max of 3 'pitches') during Tee-Ball Games. Like Minors, there is no minimum # of players required.
Minor Baseball (ages 7-11)
Fully Instructional Division. Generally divided into Coach Pitch (7-9) and Player Pitch (9-11). 6 year olds may be considered to move up to Coach Pitch after one year of Tee-Ball.
Major Baseball (ages 9-12)
The "step up" from Player Pitch Minors, Majors is a more competitive level of play, with 11 & 12 year olds eligible for selection to the Little League All Star Team which can advance to the Little League World Series !
Junior Division Baseball (ages 12-14)
Depending on the local board vote, effective 2006, 12 year olds may be eligible to "try-out" for and be placed on a Junior Division Team. Also, if there are limited 15 year olds across the district, they may be placed on a Junior Division team - as long as a waiver request is submitted from the league, thru the District Administrator, to Little League.
Senior League Baseball - ages 14-16 on April 30th
"Upper" Division which is followed by "Big League Baseball." Players may participate in both School ball and Senior League ... with the School program taking precidence "during the School Year."
Minor Softball (ages 7-11)
Fully Instructional Division. Generally divided into Coach Pitch (7-9) and Player Pitch (9-11). 6 year olds may be considered to move up to Coach Pitch after one year of Tee-Ball.
Major Softball (ages 9-12)
The "step up" from Player Pitch Minors, Majors is a more competitive level of play, with 11 & 12 year olds eligible for selection to the Little League All Star Team which can advance to the Little League World Series !
Junior Division Softball (ages 12-14)
Depending on the vote of the local board, 12 years old may be eligible to play in this division beginning in 2006. Also, if there are a limited number of 15 year olds that sign up, it's possible they will be eligible to play in this division - if the league writes a "waiver request" to the District Administrator who will forward it along to Little League for consideration.
Senior League Girls' Softball - ages 13-16 on 12/31
"Upper" Division which is followed by "Big League Softball." Players may participate in both School ball and Senior League ... with the School program taking precidence "during the School Year."
