Riverside Little League

14

Feb, 2021

In which division will my child play?

Every year, families ask us similar questions: In which Riverside Little League division will my child play? This article provides some general descriptions of each level of play. We also urge parents to read our FAQs, which provide additional information about the upcoming season.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER
Parents/guardians and players should be aware that RLL's ability to charter teams in a specific age group is dependent on interest. Sometimes there are not enough players in older divisions to form even a single team. In such instances, the player and his/her parents/guardians will be notified as soon as possible, RLL will refund registration fees, and the league will attempt to assist the family in locating an alternate baseball or softball opportunity.

TEE BALL (League Age 5)
The coed Tee Ball division is is designed to introduce our youngest players to the basics, fundamentals, and fun of baseball. In Tee Ball, players hit a ball off a batting tee. Rules of the game may be varied to accommodate the need for teaching with a focus on fun, fitness, and fundamentals. The primary goals of Tee Ball are to instruct children in the fundamentals of baseball-softball and to allow them to experience the value of teamwork. No live pitching is permitted in this division. Parents are strongly encouraged to become involved as managers, coaches, and volunteer in a variety of other capacities. This is a noncompetitive division where players can learn and practice fundamental baseball skills at an early age and receive maximum enjoyment from the experience. There are no team standings or playoffs, and scores are not recorded.

BASEBALL DIVISIONS (all baseball divisions are co-ed)

Pee Wee (League Age 6)
The Pee Wee division is a developmental division for kids still learning the game of baseball or softball. In Pee Wee, coaches pitch to the players (coaches can pitch overhand or underhand to ensure the most success with each hitter). Players are able to hit off a tee if unsuccessful with live pitches. In this division, every player bats each inning, which is not limited by the three out rule. This is a noncompetitive division where players can learn and practice fundamental baseball skills at an early age and receive maximum enjoyment from the experience. There are no team standings or playoffs, and scores are not recorded.

JR. MINORS (League Ages 7-8)
The Jr. Minors division is competitive division for players ages 7-8. In the beginning of the season, coaches pitch to hitters. Players begin pitching at the coaches discretion as they become more comfortable in the field. Coaches continue to fill in to help ensure players have a chance to hit the ball. Game scores and standings are kept and may be used to seed the teams for the end of season tournaments. Players also choose the best players on their team to play in the All Star game at the conclusion of the season (usually on July 4th).

MINORS (Leagues Ages 9-10)
The Minors division is competitive kid-pitch divisions for players ages 9-10. Game scores and standings are kept and will be used to seed the teams for the end of season tournaments. Players may also be selected to play in a District 9 Tournament at the conclusion of the Spring Season. Players also choose the best players on their team to play in the All Star game at the conclusion of the season (usually on July 4th).

MAJORS (League Ages 11-12)
The Majors division is a competitive division. Game scores and standings are kept and will be used to seed the teams for the end of season tournaments. Players may also be selected to play in a District 9 Tournament at the conclusion of the Spring Season. Players also choose the best players on their team to play in the All Star game at the conclusion of the season (usually on July 4th).

JUNIORS (League Ages 13-14)
This division is the first to utilize a regulation-sized baseball field with a 90-foot base path and 60-foot 6-inch pitching rubber. The league's ability to charter a team in this division is dependent on sufficient interest. Since Riverside does not have a full-sized baseball field, RLL will work with other local teams to place players who wish to continue playing baseball after Majors.

SOFTBALL DIVISIONS (all softball divisions are girls only)

JR. MINORS (League Ages 7-8)
The Jr. Minors division is competitive division for players ages 7-8. In the beginning of the season, coaches pitch to hitters. Players begin pitching at the coaches discretion as they become more comfortable in the field. Coaches continue to fill in to help ensure players have a chance to hit the ball. Game scores and standings are kept and will be used to seed the teams for the end of season tournaments. If there are enough teams in the division, players will choose the best players on their team to play in the All Star game at the conclusion of the season (usually on July 4th). Depending on the number of teams RLL is able to field, Jr. Minors division often plays other District 9 teams during the regular season.

MINORS (Leagues Ages 9-10)
The Minors division is competitive kid-pitch divisions for players ages 9-10. Game scores and standings are kept and will be used to seed the teams for the end of season tournaments. Players may also be selected to play in a District 9 Tournament at the conclusion of the Spring Season. If there are enough teams in the division, players will choose the best players on their team to play in the All Star game at the conclusion of the season (usually on July 4th). Depending on the number of teams RLL is able to field, Minors division often plays other District 9 teams during the regular season.

MAJORS (League Ages 11-12)
The Majors division is a competitive division. Game scores and standings are kept and will be used to seed the teams for the end of season tournaments. Players may also be selected to play in a District 9 Tournament at the conclusion of the Spring Season. If there are enough teams in the division, players will choose the best players on their team to play in the All Star game at the conclusion of the season (usually on July 4th). Depending on the number of teams RLL is able to field, Majors division often plays other District 9 teams during the regular season.

JUNIORS (League Ages 13-14)
This division is the first to utilize a regulation-sized softball field with a 60-foot base path and 43-foot pitching rubber. The league's ability to charter a team in this division is dependent on sufficient interest. Should RLL have enough players to field a team, the Juniors team will play other District 9 teams during the regular season. If not, RLL will work with other local teams to place players who wish to continue playing softball after Majors.

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