Spotsylvania County Little League: Spring 2012 Divisions
Division of Little League for boys & girls ages 5 - 18**. The Challenger Division is a program for mentally and physically disabled youth to enjoy the full benefits of Little League participation in an athletic environment structured to their abilities. For more information please contact Scott Neal at (540)538-0758 or via e-mail at challenger@spotsyll.org.
**A Challenger Division player may be up to 22 if they are still in school.
T-Ball
T-Ball is an instructional level of Little League for boys and girls ages 5 - 6. The focus of T-Ball is on teaching the players how to play in a team sports environment while learning the basics of baseball fundamentals. Score is not kept in this division. Teams are formed by school zone/neighborhood as much as possible.
Coach Pitch Softball
Coach Pitch is an instructional level of Little League for girls ages 6 - 8. Coach Pitch builds upon fielding skills taught in T-Ball and teaches players to hit a pitched baseball. Strikes and outs are recorded but balls and walks are not counted. Games are scheduled 6 innings and score is kept in this division. Teams are formed by school zone/neighborhood as much as possible.
Coach Pitch Baseball
Coach Pitch is an instructional level of Little League for boys and girls ages 6 - 8. Coach Pitch builds upon fielding skills taught in T-Ball and teaches players to hit a pitched baseball. Strikes and outs are recorded but balls and walks are not counted. Games are scheduled 6 innings and score is kept in this division. Teams are formed by school zone/neighborhood as much as possible.
AA - American League
AA (Double A) is the first division where players pitch. It is a Minor Division and is an instructional level of Little League for boys and girls ages 8-10. Teams are formed by via a Player Showcase and Draft. 8-year olds wishing to play in this division must attend and pass a waiver assessment. For details, please contact the SCLL Player Agent for details on waivers.
AA - National League
AA (Double A) is the first division where players pitch. It is a Minor Division and is an instructional level of Little League for boys and girls ages 8-10. Teams are formed by via a Player Showcase and Draft. 8-year olds wishing to play in this division must attend and pass a waiver assessment. For details, please contact the SCLL Player Agent for details on waivers.
AAA - American League
AAA (Triple A) is a Minor Division that focuses on preparing players for the Major Division. Instruction in all aspects of baseball is taught at this level. Teams are formed by via a Player Showcase and Draft. All 11-year olds not selected onto a Major team will play in this division. 10-year olds and a few 9-year olds will fill out the rosters.
AAA - National League
AAA (Triple A) is a Minor Division that focuses on preparing players for the Major Division. Instruction in all aspects of baseball is taught at this level. Teams are formed by via a Player Showcase and Draft. All 11-year olds not selected onto a Major team will play in this division. 10-year olds and a few 9-year olds will fill out the rosters.
Major Girls Softball
This division is for girls ages 11-12. There is an All-Star Tournament that eventually leads to the Little League Softball World-Series for teams that advance.
Major Baseball - American League
Division level known as "Little League" for boys & girls ages 11 - 12. Each team may include up to one 10-year old. Managers and coaches build on baseball strategy taught in the Minor Division. 9 players are placed in the batting order at a time. Games are scheduled for 6 innings. Teams are formed via a draft. There is an All-Star Tournament that eventually leads to the Little League World-Series for teams that advance.
Major Baseball - National League
Division level known as "Little League" for boys & girls ages 11 - 12. Each team may include up to one 10-year old. Managers and coaches build on baseball strategy taught in the Minor Division. 9 players are placed in the batting order at a time. Games are scheduled for 6 innings. Teams are formed via a draft. There is an All-Star Tournament that eventually leads to the Little League World-Series for teams that advance.
Junior Baseball
Junior division is for boys & girls ages 13 - 14. It is the first division in Little League that plays on a 90-foot field. Players can steal bases and lead-offs are allowed. 9 players are placed in the batting lineup at a time. Games are scheduled 7 innings. Teams are formed via a draft. There is an All-Star Tournament that eventually leads to the Junior League Baseball World-Series for teams that advance.
Senior Baseball
Senior division is for boys & girls ages 14 - 16. The Senior Division is an extension of the Junior program for older players. Games will be played against other counties in the region. Players can steal bases and lead-offs are allowed. 9 players are placed in the batting lineup at a time. Games are scheduled 7 innings. Teams are formed via a draft. There is an All-Star Tournament that eventually leads to the Senior League Baseball World-Series for teams that advance.
Seniors Girls Softball
This division is for girls ages 13-16. There is an All-Star Tournament that eventually leads to the Senior League Softball World-Series for teams that advance.
