Little League relies on a devoted legion of adult volunteers to help ensure that the organization remains structured and runs smoothly. Your local Little League program is always looking for responsible and enthusiastic individuals to support and coordinate Little League events and activities. All parents of children involved in Little League are strongly encouraged to volunteer.

On rare occasions, Little League, through District Administrators and your local Board of Directors, may deny individuals the privilege of volunteering for reasons, past or present, that may be detrimental to the positive development of young people, other volunteers, and/or Little League International.

 

When you apply to become a volunteer, you give the local Little League organization the right to conduct necessary background checks.

Sign up to volunteer on Sports Connect. Choose the position you are interested in, and you will be prompted to complete information about the position.

Step #1 Login to Sports Connect 

Step #2 Go to your account and select volunteer on the left menu.

Step #3 Click on the find volunteer roles button towards the top right of the page and select the volunteer role for the current season and desired division. You will see available volunteer opportunities for all players registered under your account profile.

Step #4 Select the volunteer role(s) by division (ex: Coach Pitch, Minor A, etc) and sign up as a registered user. Select continue at the bottom of the page and fill out the volunteer application. All selected volunteer opportunities will appear at the top of the page. Tip: You can select more than one volunteer role in multiple divisions. 

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For a child to be a Little Leaguer®, eligibility must first be established by way of residency inside the boundaries of a local Little League®, or the location of the school where the child attends is located inside a local league’s boundaries that is approved by Little League Baseball, Incorporated including but not limited to Crockett, El Sobrante, Hercules, Pinole, Rodeo, Tara Hills, parts of Richmond and San Pablo.

 

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Little League structures its divisions to allow children to participate in various divisions based on their league age, so that players and parents can have an enjoyable Little League experience. Before players can put on their Little League uniform, they need to determine their league age. Little League International publishes official age charts that are the best way to determine a player’s League Age.

 

 

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Players league ages 4 and 5 are eligible to play Tee Ball. This is entry level to learn the fundamentals of baseball. Tee Ball players hit off a batting tee. A soft compression baseball is used. Rules of the game are designed to accommodate teaching. The goals of Tee Ball are to instruct fundamentals of baseball, experience the value of teamwork and the opportunity to play with friends. No score is kept, no outs can be made, and the last batter in each inning clears the bases. Games are on Saturdays with one practice per week.

 

Players league ages 5 and 6 are eligible to play Minor A baseball. The team coach pitches the ball, and a pitching machine may be used on 50' field. A soft compression baseball is used. Rules of the game are designed to accommodate teaching and instructional to learn the game fundamentals in non-competitive division. Put outs can be made at the bases. Outs are not tallied. No score is kept. Usually, one half of the line-up bats per inning. Games are on Saturdays with one practice per week.

 

Players league ages 7 and 8 are eligible to play Minor AA baseball in competitive player pitch division on 60’ field. A hard baseball is used. Develop knowledge and understanding of rules and interpreting instructions. Develop throwing motion, tracking the ball to field and catch. Recognizing general strike zone and batting at overhand pitches. Players may steal bases, balls and non-swinging strikes are called, runs are scored, and outs are recorded. Skills assessments are required for all players. Teams may play against AA teams within District 4. No post season tournament games at this level.

 

Players league ages 9 to 11 are eligible to play Minor AAA baseball on 60’ field with 46’ pitching. Skills assessments are required for all players. Teams play against Minor AAA teams within District 4. A Tournament of Champions is held at the end of the season for all league champions in the District. An All Star team will be formed at the end of the season consisting of top players selected to participate in Little League tournament.

 

Players league ages 10 to 12 are eligible to play Major baseball. Major baseball is also known as the Little League baseball division. Skills assessments are required for all players. Teams play against Major teams within District 4. A Tournament of Champions is held at the end of the season for all league champions in the District. An All Star team will be formed at the end of the season consisting of top players selected to participate in Little League tournament.

 

Players league ages 11 to 13 are eligible to play Intermediate baseball on 70’ field with 50’ pitching. Intermediate is the transition from Minor/Major pitching and bases on 46’/60’ field to 50’/70’ field preparing for move to higher divisions and high school 60’/90’ field. Base runners may lead off bases and steal bases. Pitchers can be called for balks and attempt pick-off to bases. Skills assessments are required for all players. Teams play against Intermediate teams within District 4. A Tournament of Champions is held at the end of the season for all league champions in the District. An All Star team will be formed at the end of the season consisting of top players selected to participate in Little League tournament.

 

Players league ages 12 to 14 are eligible to play Junior baseball on 90’ field with 60’ pitching. Skills assessments are required for all players. Teams play against Junior teams within District 4. A Tournament of Champions is held at the end of the season for all league champions in the District. An All Star team will be formed at the end of the season consisting of top players selected to participate in Little League tournament.

 

Little League adaptive baseball program for individuals with physical and intellectual challenges.