Tolland Little League Spring Baseball Divisions

The following are the divisions we will offer for registration at this time.  Parents should select the league based on the Player’s Little League age (see below).  If registration numbers fall to a level where an appropriate numbers of teams cannot be formed, we will likely need to condense leagues.  Evaluations will be held for AAA, Majors and for players trying out to play in a more advanced division than his or her age.  Age, experience level and evaluation/try out requirements are noted in each division below. 

Challenger Baseball for ages 6-18  is a division that encourages children with disabilities to participate in our national pastime. Participation in a team sport, skill development, and fun are the goals of this division. With each player being assisted by an individual, an on-field Buddy, players are helped to whatever degree needed to achieve their own success. This is a great chance for handicapped individuals in this age group to take part in the fun of baseball.

Baseball Little League Age Determination for the upcoming season is based on a September 1st cut off date.  The Little League Age Calculator can be found HERE.

If you have any questions regarding the appropriate division to register for, please contact us here: Registration Inquiry
If your browser doesn't support that link, email Player Agent Roger Neznayko: [email protected]

In general, Little League ages are based on the following:

Players born after 8/31/15 and before 9/1/16 are Little League Age 4
Players born after 8/31/14 and before 9/1/15 are Little League Age 5
Players born after 8/31/13 and before 9/1/14 are Little League Age 6
Players born after 8/31/12 and before 9/1/13 are Little League Age 7
Players born after 8/31/11 and before 9/1/12 are Little League Age 8
Players born after 8/31/10 and before 9/1/11 are Little League Age 9
Players born after 8/31/09 and before 9/1/10 are Little League Age 10
Players born after 8/31/08 and before 9/1/09 are Little League Age 11
Players born after 8/31/07 and before 9/1/08 are Little League Age 12


T-Ball 

·      Players Little League Age 4-6.
·      There are no evaluations for this introductory level, and players are assigned to a team.
·      This level will hit off the tee for the season and work on baseball basics


A Minor Division

·      Players Little League Age 6-7
·      Age 7 does not need experience, and age 6 players are expected to have played T-Ball the previous season.
·       There are no evaluations for this level, and players are assigned to a team.
·      This level will utilize a tee, coach pitch, or a pitching machine for the season and will start to develop some pitching.


AA Minor Division

·      Players Little League Age 8-9.
·      There are no evaluations for this level.
·      Players Little League Age 8 need at least 1 year experience playing in A.
·      Players Little League Age 7 can try out to be placed on a  AA team if they played A ball the previous year.
·      Players are assigned to a team based on prior year coach feedback with the goal of keeping teams balanced.
·      This level will start with a pitching machine and will end with more player pitching 


AAA Division

·      Players generally Little League Age 9-10.
·      A limited number of Age 11 players may be included in AAA if they are not placed on a Majors team.
·      Evaluations are held for this level, and teams are completely redrafted each year.
·      Age 8 players can try out and be considered for AAA with 1 year experience playing at the AA Level.


Majors Division

·      Players generally Little League Age 11-12.
·      Evaluations are held for this level, and teams are completely redrafted each year.
·      There can be a limited number of 10 year olds in Majors. If a player is Little League Age 10, then they must have at least 1 year experience playing in AAA to try out for Majors and should be towards the top of the evaluation scoring.
·      Age 11 players who are not placed on a Majors baseball team will be placed on a AAA team. 
·      Majors players can be dual-rostered with an Intermediate 50/70 team. Please check the box indicating interest in 50/70 when registering.

Intermediate 50/70 Division

·      Players generally Little League Age 12-13.
·      This team will be comprised of Majors and Juniors players who are a good fit for this league based on the evaluations and knowledge of the players' skills.
·      Little League Age 11 players can be placed on an Intermediate team based on evaluations.
·      This team is intended to be a supplement and not a replacement to Majors or Juniors teams and will have a more limited schedule.
·      This level will play on a slightly larger field with advanced baseball rules (leading, etc.)
·      Players can play on an All Star team, but can only play at one level: Majors, Intermediate 50/70, or Juniors.

*** Please check the box indicating interest in 50/70 when registering for Majors or Juniors. ***


Juniors

·      Players who aged out of Little League Age 12, generally age 13-14, with 15 year olds who do not play high school baseball usually waivered in by District 8 administration.
·      Can be dual rostered with an Intermediate 50/70 team if appropriate. Please check the box indicating interest in 50/70 when registering.
·      Players are generally drafted to teams based on prior evaluations and position experience.
·      This level plays on the 90 foot baseball field.


Challenger Baseball

for ages 6-18  is a division that encourages children with disabilities to participate in our national pastime. Participation in a team sport, skill development, and fun are the goals of this division. With each player being assisted by an individual, an on-field Buddy, players are helped to whatever degree needed to achieve their own success. This is a great chance for handicapped individuals in this age group to take part in the fun of baseball.