Check here to see the current Little League Age Chart to find out what division your player is in.
***(players "league Age" is different than their true age)***
T-BALL - league age 4-6 - (Madera Park)
- All T-Ball players league age 6 and up are required to attend at least half of the available Evaluations.
- The focus at this level is teamwork, sportsmanship and learning the basic fundamentals of baseball such as catching, throwing, hitting off a tee, player positions and where the bases are located on the field.
- A committee of BOD members makes the teams.
- Team Standings and score and not to be kept.
- CHLL T-Ball Supplemental Rules Apply.
COACH PITCH - league age 6-7 - (Madera Park)
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The fundamentals of catching, throwing, hitting and positions are emphasized.
- For players league age 6-8 (and league age 6 who have played in T-Ball).
- All players league age 6 and up are required to attend at least half of the available Evaluations.
- All players who attend Evaluations will be placed on teams according to the draft. Any players who have not attended Evaluations are played on teams accordingly.
- A team scorebook must be kept to insure minimum play rules.
- Little League Rule Book and CHLL Rookie Supplemental Rules apply (such as batting through the order).
FARM - league age 7-8 - (Madera Park)
- The fundamentals of catching, throwing, hitting and positions are emphasized.
- For players league age 7-8 (and league age 6 who have played in T-Ball).
- All players league age 6 and up are required to attend at least half of the available Evaluations.
All players who attend Evaluations will be placed on teams according to the draft. Any players who have not attended Evaluations are played on teams accordingly.
- A team scorebook must be kept to insure minimum play rules.
- Little League Rule Book and CHLL FARM Supplemental Rules apply (such as batting through the order).
MINORS - league age 9-11 - (Madera Park/McDonald Field)
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All players league age 9 and up are required to attend at least half of the available Evaluations.
- All players who attend Evaluations will be placed on teams according to the draft.
- A tournament may be held at the end of regular season play.
- No team may have more than three (3) players of age 8.
- Score book/pitch count sheets are kept.
- Division champion goes on to represent CHLL in District 5 Minor Tournament of Champions play.
- Players age 12 are not allowed to pitch.
- Little League Rule Book and CHLL Minor Supplemental Rules apply
MAJORS - league age 12 - (McDonald Field)
- All players league age 12 and up are required to attend at least half of the available Evaluations.
- League age 12-year-olds must play in Majors unless determined by the Board of Director that it is in the best interest of the player to be placed in the Minor Division.
- The top players are selected by the managers in a draft, until their rosters are full.
- Players not drafted in Majors become eligible to be drafted in the Minor Division.
- Scorebook/pitch counts are kept.
- Little League Rule Book and CHLL Major Supplemental Rules apply
INTERMEDIATE (50/70) - league age 11-13 - (Madera Park) - Can also be played in ADDITION to Majors & Juniors
- This division is to help prepare Major Division players who are going into the Junior Division. The field size and base distances are much bigger than they are used to.
- 50' pitching mound and 70' bases.
- Players can leadoff and play "Juniors" style baseball but on a smaller field.
- Games will be played at parks around the district so there will be travel involved.
- If signed up for either Majors or Juniors, players can also play 50/70 for a lesser fee.
- If player is enrolled only in the 50/70 Division, normal registration fees will apply.
- Games and Practices are held ONLY on Fridays and Sundays (please check with league officials to verify each year).
JUNIORS - league age 13-14 - (Rusch Park - Garsh Field)
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All players league age 13 and up are required to attend at least half of the available Evaluations.
- Players are drafted by a manager or coach based upon performance in tryouts and playing ability.
- Games are played against teams throughout District 5, which will require travel for away games.
- Little League Rule Book and D-5 Interleague Guidelines apply.
T-Ball, Coach Pitch, Farm, Minor, Majors and Juniors; regular season typically starts in early March and play until end of June.
SENIORS - league age 13-16 - (Subject to BOD approval each season)
- Players are drafted by a manager or coach based upon performance in tryouts and playing ability.
- Games are played against teams throughout District 5, which will require travel for away games.
- Little League Rule Book and D-5 Interleague Guidelines apply.
Seniors regular season typically starts in May