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The local league of any Little Leaguer® identifies a player's "league age" according to Little League's age determination date of August 31 for baseball; and January 1 for softball.
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Little League Baseball® Divisions
Little League Baseball® Divisions The Little League Baseball program includes divisions for all children, ages 4–16. Baseball divisions consist of the following programs: Tee Ball AGES 4-7 Tee Ball is…
Regular Season Pitching Rules
Regular Season Pitching Rules Review pitch count breakdowns by league age and days’ rest thresholds for each division of play. Baseball Softball Challenger Little League® has always placed safety as…
Little League Softball® Divisions
Little League softball® Divisions The Little League Softball program includes divisions for all children, ages 4–16. Softball divisions consist of the following programs: Tee Ball AGES 4-7 Tee Ball is…
Your Voice: 2017 Fall Ball Bats, Age Determination Date, and More
Your Voice is a way for readers to share questions with us, and an opportunity for Little League® to provide some important information and guidance. We are excited about our continued…
Dividing a League
It may become necessary to divide the league - thus creating two chartered leagues. Such a division can be accomplished easily and requires no extra fields for play. Under any…
Little League® to Increase Access and Opportunity with League Choice at Youngest Levels of Play Starting in 2025
Starting with the 2025 season, children at the youngest levels of the Little League® Baseball and Softball program (League Age 4-7) throughout the United States will have the ability to…
Tips for Managers Prepping for Player Tryouts
For Little League® managers to get the most out of player tryouts takes some planning and preparation. Each local league conducts some form of player evaluation. As each Little Leaguer®…
Questions to Ask Before Registration
A league’s registration days are typically the first official local league function of the new Little League® season. During this time, parents and guardians sign up their children to play…
Don’t Let This Happen: Registering Players From Outside League Boundaries
At Little League® International and in our Regional Offices, calls and emails come in all year long about situations that are happening at one of our 7,000 local leagues. Many…
Appendices
The annual Little League® Rules, Regulations, and Policies includes several Appendix items. An appendix is defined as the section at the end of a book that gives additional information on…