Morristown Area American Little League: 2013 Division Descriptions
The division consists of 6 & 7 year olds (baseball age is the player's age as of April 30th). This division focuses on baseball fundamentals and instruction. It is Coach pitch and there are no division standings. Teams are formed by committee, taking into account skill levels, geography and parental requests. Official Little League Rules of Play are substantially modified to facilitate the games. (NO SCORES OR STANDINGS ARE KEPT FOR THIS INSTRUCTIONAL DIVISION).
A Minors
The division consists of 7 & 8 year olds (baseball age is the player's age as of April 30th). Coach pitch, no division standings with an instructional focus. Teams are formed by committee, taking into account skill levels, geography and parental requests. Official Little League Rules of Play are substantially modified to facilitate the games.(NO SCORES OR STANDINGS ARE KEPT FOR THIS INSTRUCTIONAL DIVISION).
AA Minors
The division Consists of 8, 9 and 10 year olds (baseball age is the player's age as of April 30th). No division standings, 4 coach pitch and 2 player pitch innings per game (can vary). Instructional focus with an end of season round robin tournament. Teams are formed by committee taking into account skill levels and player age. Official Little League Rules of Play are substantially modified to facilitate the games. (NO SCORES OR STANDINGS ARE KEPT FOR THIS INSTRUCTIONAL DIVISION).
AAA Minors
The division is made up of 9, 10, and 11 olds (baseball age is the player's age as of April 30th). Tryouts/Evaluations are required for all to ensure that we have balanced teams. Teams are formed by manager draft from a pool of available players. The Minor AAA Division draft is usually held a couple of days after the Major Division draft. This Division is very competitive, standings are maintained, and the season culminates in playoffs. Official Little League Rules of Play are followed.
Majors
The division consists of 10, 11 and 12 year olds (baseball age is the player's age as of April 30th). Tryouts/Evaluations are required to be eligible to play in this division. Teams are formed by manager draft about a week after the tryouts. Once a player is assigned to a team, he or she remains on that team for subsequent years of play. The Major Division is the most competitive so parents need to consider whether their child is ready for majors. There is a continuous batting order and minimum playing times for all players.
