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West Valley Little League: Divisions
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Minor AAA-Baseball
PLAYERS: League Age 9 through 12 year olds (as of April 30, 2006).
Minor AAA Games will be played at the Duck Alley Complex. Contact Minor AAA Director: Willis Robinette, for additional information

PLAYER ASSESSMENT: Assessment is required. All players attending assessments will be placed on a team. The assessments are used to determine the level of play (AA, AAA or Majors). The teams are formed by draft. Major Division will draft first, then AAA, followed up by the AA division.

AAA Division: Players age 9 through 12; The player at this level has attained solid baseball knowledge and skills. Pitching will have no coach intervention. Base-running, hitting and fielding will be more aggressive in nature than the AA level. The playing of different positions will continue at this level, although some specialization may occur. The board would like to see playing time be as fair as possible, but it may not be equal. There will be an end of season tournament and 9/10 year olds will be eligible to try-out for the West Valley Little League 9-10 Tournament Team that can compete up to the State level.

REGULAR SEASON: In Minor AAA you begin to see the talent really coming out in the kids, this is the third year of pitching and it is fun to watch. The Minor League provides the increased competition, teamwork and skill level that players will develop to progress toward the Major League. Minor League players will fine-tune their skills and develop teamwork to prepare them for the Major League.

Majors-Baseball
PLAYERS: League Age 10 through 12 year olds (as of April 30, 2006).
Majors Games will be played at the Duck Alley Complex with some interleague travel in the Treasure Valley. Contact Majors Director: Bill McCarrel, for additional information.

PLAYER ASSESSMENTS: Assessment is required for all majors eligible players. All players attending Assessments will be placed on a team. The Assessments are used to determine the level of play (AA, AAA or Majors). Teams are formed by draft. If a player was on a WVLL Majors team for the prior season, they will remain with that team unless they have moved to the Junior Division.

MAJOR BASEBALL: Players age 10 through 12; Major division players should demonstrate skill, leadership and maturity while enhancing all skills development, rules knowledge and situational baseball play in a competitive environment. Managing style may or may not dictate equal playing time; however, minimum play rules will be followed. There will be an end of season tournament and 10, 11 and 12 year olds.

REGULAR SEASON: The kids really have it now and it starts to really get fun to watch. You see raw talent develop from year to year and it really blossoms in this division. Player try-out for positions and are drafted onto teams, and every player is drafted to a team. The best players from the Major League can sign-up for the 11/12 All-Star Team for tournament play at the end of the regular season.

Rookies-Baseball
PLAYERS: League Age 7 and 8 year olds (as of April 30, 2006).
Rookies Games will be played at Eagle Elementary and Eagle Christian Church. Contact Rookies Director: Cal Gothberg, for additional information

Rookies Division (Coach Pitch): For players league age 7 and 8. Players will continue to learn hitting, base-running, fielding and throwing techniques at this level. The ball will be pitched by a coach and will be the same type of ball used in tee-ball. Positions will be rotated equally and players will continue to bat through the full line-up. A stronger emphasis will be placed on playing by the rules to ready players for higher levels of ball.

REGULAR SEASON: Complete fundamental instructional league. Kids begin to pitch at this level. Rookie league is the first step toward competitive baseball. Players learn the fundamentals of baseball and how to work as a team for a common goal.

Minor AA-Baseball
PLAYERS: League Age 9 through 11 year olds (as of April 30, 2006).
WVLL allows that players 8-years-old may assess to play at the Minor AA level with prior playing experience.
Minor AA Games will be played at Eagle Christian Church, Hill Road Park and the West Valley Duck Alley Complex. Contact Minor AA Director: Jeff Klassen, for additional information

PLAYER ASSESSMENT: Assessment is required. Not all players attending tryouts will be placed on a Minors or Majors team due to space limitations and safety concerns. The assessments are to determine the appropriate level of play (AA, AAA or Majors). The teams are formed by draft. AA Draft takes place after Major and AAA Division Drafts.

AA Division: Players age 9 through 11; 8 year olds may play by assessing, passing the skills/safety evaluation and with board approval. While the player should have basic fundamental skills, the goal of this division is to improve the player’s skills and to place less emphasis (than the major division) on the competitive aspects of the game. Position rotation and equal playing time will continue. At this level players will pitch and a regulation baseball will be used. There may be an end of season tournament.

REGULAR SEASON: In Minor AA you start to see the level of competition increase, although the focus is still on fundamentals and sportsmanship. The Minor League provides the increased competition, teamwork and skill level that players will develop to progress toward the Major League. Minor League players will fine-tune their skills and develop teamwork to prepare them for the Major League.

Juniors-Baseball
PLAYERS: League Age 13 and 14 year olds (as of April 30, 2006).
Juniors are scheduled by the District. They travel in Ada and Canyon Counties. Their Home Games are at the BB Field at Eagle Middle School and the Sophmore Field at Eagle High School. Contact Juniors/Seniors Director: John Murray, 938-3538, for additional information.

PLAYER ASSESSMENT: Assessment is required. All players will be placed on a team. Assessments are used for coach evaluation and draft process. Teams are re-drafted annually.

JUNIOR BASEBALL: Players age 13 and 14. Junior division players should demonstrate skill, leadership and maturity while enhancing all skills, rules knowledge and situational baseball play in a competitive environment. At this level there may not be equal playing time; however, minimum play rules will be followed. A standard baseball field is used for the first time at this level and the teams will travel throughout the Boise area to play inter-league games. There will be an end of season tournament and players will be eligible to try-out for the WVLL Junior Tournament Team that can compete up to Nationals.

REGULAR SEASON: Wow! Now you are seeing some really awesome baseball. The kids are focused on the sport and the competition. This is baseball!

Rookies-Softball
PLAYERS: League Age 7 and 8 year olds (as of December 31, 2005).
The Games are scheduled by the District and the Home Field is Eagle Christian Church. Contact Softball Rookies Director: TBD, for additional information

ROOKIES DIVISION: For girls league ages 7 and 8; This will be the first experience in softball for most players. Basic hitting, base-running, fielding and throwing will be introduced. Rookie softball is a district-wide league involving leagues throughout the Boise area. WVLL has requested that travel be limited to the western portion of the area.

REGULAR SEASON: The girls are coming together for the first time to pitch and a continued focus on the fundamentals of baseball and the sportsmanship of a team sport.

Minors-Softball
PLAYERS: League Age 8 through 12 (as of December 31, 2005).
The Games are scheduled by the District and the Home Field is Eagle Christian Church. Contact Softball Minors Director: TBD, for additional information

PLAYER ASSESSMENT: Assessment is required. All players will be placed on a team.

MINOR DIVISION: Girls league ages 8 through 12; 8 year olds may play by assessing, passing the skills/safety evaluation and with board approval. While the player should have basic fundamental skills, the goal of this division is to improve the player’s skills and to place less emphasis (than the major division) on the competitive aspects of the game. Position rotation and equal playing time will continue. At this level players will pitch and a regulation baseball will be used. Minor softball is a district-wide league involving leagues throughout the Boise area. There will be an end of season tournament.

REGULAR SEASON: This level you start to see the girls pick it up and the talent improves a lot. They continue to focus on fundamentals and sportsmanship.

Majors-Softball
PLAYERS: League Age 10 through 12 year olds (as of December 31, 2005).
The Games are scheduled by the District and the Home Field is at Eagle Nazarene Church. Contact Softball Majors Director: Roger Hawk, for additional information.

PLAYER ASSESSMENT: Assessment is required. All players will be placed on a team.

MAJOR DIVISION: Girls age 10 through 12. Major division players should demonstrate skill, leadership and maturity while enhancing all skills development, rules knowledge and situational softball play in a competitive environment. Managing style may or may not dictate equal playing time; however, minimum play rules will be followed. Major softball is a district-wide league involving leagues throughout the Boise area. There will be an end of season tournament.

REGULAR SEASON: Now you are talking softball. These girls are good. You start to see individual talent surface.

Juniors/Seniors-Softball
PLAYERS: League Age 13, 14, 15 and 16 year olds (as of December 31, 2005).
The Games are scheduled by the District and the Home Field is at Eagle High School. Contact Softball Juniors Director: Robin DiMattio, for additional information

PLAYER ASSESSMENT: Assessment is required. All players will be placed on a team.

JUNIOR DIVISION: Girls age 13 - 16. Junior/Senior division players should demonstrate skill, leadership and maturity while enhancing all skills, rules knowledge and situational softball play in a competitive environment. At this level there may not be equal playing time; however, minimum play rules will be followed. A standard softball field is used for the first time at this level and the teams will travel throughout the Boise area to play inter-league games. There will be an end of season tournament.

REGULAR SEASON: Wow! Now you are seeing some really awesome softball. The kids are focused on the sport and the competition. This is softball!

Tee Ball 5YO-Baseball
PLAYERS: League Age 5 (as of July 31, 2006) and League Age 6 (as of April 30, 2006).
T-Ball Games will be played at Eagle Elementary, Eagle Hills Elementary and 7th Day Adventist Church. Practices and games wil generally be two weekdays each week. Days have not been determined, Contact T-Ball Director: Steve Nyce, for additional information.

5 year olds. All boys and girls league age 5 (as of July 31, 2006) will participate at this level. Basic hitting, base-running, fielding and throwing will be introduced at this level. The players will hit from a tee and use a soft “rubber covered” ball. They will play all positions equally, rotating each inning, and batting in continuous order throughout the game. There will be practices and games at this level. WVLL attempts to place players on co-ed teams by neighborhood/school/requests at this level.

REGULAR SEASON: The kids start out here to get good fundamental understanding of the game of baseball, hitting and fielding. Hitting is done off a batting tee and a team bats until there are three outs or they run through the batting order. T-Ball is the most exciting and rewarding time for young players. Children learn how to work as a team and develop a basic understanding of how baseball is played. Most importantly, everyone plays and everyone is encouraged to have lots of fun!

Tee Ball 6YO-Baseball
PLAYERS: League Age 6 year olds (as of April 30, 2006).
T-Ball Games will be played at Eagle Elementary, Eagle Hills Elementary and 7th Day Adventist Church. PLAYERS: League Age 6.
T-Ball Games will be played at Eagle Elementary, Eagle Hills Elementary and 7th Day Adventist Church. Practices and games will generally be two weekdays each week. Days have not been determined, Contact T-Ball Director: Steve Nyce, for additional information

All boys and girls league age 6 are to participate at this level. See Tee Ball 5YO-Baseball description as all will apply except the ball will be pitched to the player by a coach.

REGULAR SEASON: The kids start out here to get good fundamental understanding of the game of baseball, hitting and fielding. Hitting is done off a batting tee and a team bats until there are three outs or they run through the batting order. T-Ball is the most exciting and rewarding time for young players. Children learn how to work as a team and develop a basic understanding of how baseball is played. Most importantly, everyone plays and everyone is encouraged to have lots of fun!

Senior League-Baseball
PLAYERS: League Age 15 through 16 year olds (as of April 30,2006).                         
Contact Juniors/Seniors Director: John Murray, 938-3538, for additional information.

SENIOR BASEBALL: Players age 15 and 16 (as of April 30, 2006).

There is a minimum play time requirement at this level. Play time is at the discretion of the team Manager and Coaches.


 
 
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