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Divisions

Click Here to see the 2025-2026 Little League Age Chart.  Use this chart to pick the appropriate division for your player.  League age is determined by the players' age on August 31, 2026.

Questions regarding which division to sign up for can be directed to [email protected].

Note:  Following assessments, a player may be placed on a team in a division different from that which they registered.

Tee Ball 4-6 year olds                                                                   
Tee-Ball for all 4 and 5 year olds, and 6-year olds that are brand new to baseball.  This is an introductory level of play. Players do not attend evaluations/assessments. Players play all positions during the season and all players are in the field each inning. Teams will meet twice per week (a 45 minute practice during the week and a 45 minute game on Saturdays) during the regular season (early March through mid-May).  Before the season begins, teams may practice once or twice per week (in February).  Note that league age is determined by the players' age on August 31, 2026.

MAPS Prep 6-8 year olds        
MAPS Prep is for 6-year olds able to catch and throw (typically, most returning tee ball players ready to go to the next level), and all 7-year olds. This division is also an option for any 8-year olds new to baseball.  This is an introduction of machine pitch baseball. A Tee will be used initially but players will be developing their ability to hit a ball from a pitch (machine), understand field positions, base running, and making outs. Players play all positions during the season and all players are in the field each inning. Teams will meet three times per week (a 90 minute game, a 1hr practice, and a 1hr batting cage practice each week) during the regular season (early March through mid-May). Eligibility to play in this division requires all players attend an evaluation/assessment. Note that league age is determined by the players' age on August 31, 2026. 

MAPS 7-9 year olds                                                              
MAPS is for advanced 7 year olds, all 8-year olds, and some 9-year old players.  It is a higher level of play than MAPS Prep - outs (and strike-outs) are recorded. Scores are only kept to observe the 5-run per inning limit. Players play all positions during the season.  This division will hold several practices in February (before the season begins in early March) and play one to two games per week during the regular season in addition to a 1hr practice and 1hr batting cage time per week. An end of season tournament will lead to a MAPS Final on Closing Day.  Eligibility to play in this division requires all players attend an evaluation/assessment.  Note that league age is determined by the players' age on August 31, 2026.
 
Minor 9-11 year olds                                                          
Minors is for most 9 and 10-year olds, and any 11-year olds not drafted to a team in the Majors division. This division is for players who are prepared for a moderately high level of play. Pitching distance is 46 feet and base paths are 60 feet.  The pitching will be relatively strong, but generally unrefined. Many players will have a chance to pitch during the season. Base running is more advanced, with introduction of secondary leads and stealing. Eligibility to play in this division requires all players attend an evaluation/assessment and each player must be willing to commit four days per week to baseball, which typically includes 2 games and at least 2 practices.  Note that league age is determined by players' age on August 31, 2026.
 
Majors 10-12 year olds                                                                
Majors is for advanced 11 and 12 year olds.  This division is for players who are prepared for a very high level of play.  Pitching distance is 46 feet and base paths are 60 feet.  The pitching is generally quite fast and the speed of the game is rapid. There are play-time requirements that include all players playing a minimum of 3 innings in a defensive position, but no requirement for any player to play an infield position. Eligibility to play in this division requires all players attend an evaluation/assessment and each player must be willing to commit up to four days per week to baseball, which includes a minimum of two games and two practices. Note that league age is determined by players' age on August 31, 2026.
 
Intermediate Division 11-13 year olds                                  
Intermediate is 12 year olds not drafted in the Majors division, and 13 year olds.  Pitching distance is 50 feet and base paths are 70 feet.  The pitching is generally quite fast and the speed of the game is rapid. Baserunning becomes more advanced with primary leads. There are play-time requirements that include all players playing a minimum of 3 innings in a defensive position, but no requirement for any player to play an infield position. Eligibility to play in this division requires all players attend an evaluation/assessment and each player must be willing to commit up to four days per week to baseball, which includes a minimum of two games and two practices. Note that league age is determined by players' age on August 31, 2026. 

Junior/Senor Divisions 14-16 year olds
If you are interested in registering for this age level or managing  a team at this level, please contact [email protected]

Challenger
This division provides boys and girls with disabilities the opportunity to experience the emotional development and fun of playing Little League Baseball. The Little League Challenger Division accommodates players ages 4 to 18; or up to age 22 if still enrolled in school. The Senior League Challenger Division accommodates players ages 15 and above (no maximum age). If you are interested in registering, we will help coordinate to a chartered team within our District. If you are interested in coordinating this division within UC, please reach out to [email protected].

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