WE HAVE 5 DIVISIONS TO CHOOSE FROM FOR AGES 4-16:
TEE BALL (Ages 4-6)
Tee Ball is an experience that is grounded in fun, fitness, and fundamentals and key to growing a child’s love for the game. The program lasts 10 weeks beginning with a combination of practices and games.
- Practices determined by Coach & Team are held 1 day a week Tues, Wed or Thurs
- Team will play games each Sat during the season. Games last approx 1 hour
- Due to the age of the players, parents are encouraged to stay at the field during practice
- Use a combo of Tee and Coach Pitch
- Registration Fees include uniform shirt and hat
- Required equipment: USA Baseball Mark Tee Ball Bat (LittleLeague.org/BatInfo), glove, helmet, pants, belt and cleats
- Players up to age 7 may play in Tee Ball Program
MINORS DIVISION (Ages 7-9)
Minors is a 12 week program teaching the fundamentals of baseball, and is designed to build a solid foundation for becoming a successful ballplayer, including the “emotional fuel tank,” as described by Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA).- Minors teams will be established “machine pitch,” “coach-pitch” or “player-pitch
- Teams are determined by all players participating in an evaluation day hosted pre-season
- The diamond used is a 60-foot diamond and the pitching distance is 46 feet
- Umpires are utilized during games
- Pre-season, practices are 2-3 times a week either Tues, Wed, Thurs or Sat
- During the season, practice will be held 1 day and 2 games a week
- Required equipment: Bat (LittleLeague.org/BatInfo), glove, helmet, pants, belt and cleats
- Players who are 5/6 yrs old but have played at least 1 year in a Little League Tee Ball program are eligible to participate in Minors
- Post season tournament opportunities are available for players league-age 8-12 thru the All-Star Team
If a player is unsure of Minors or Majors division of play, please choose age appropriate and at pre-season evaluation day, we will help determine correct division.
MAJORS DIVISION (Ages 9-12)
The Majors Division promotes competition to a highest degree. Within this more competitive environment, the emphasis remains on improving baseball skills, building individual self-esteem, promoting team camaraderie and emphasizing fair play. The division is designed to be both the satisfying culmination of some players' Little League careers and to prepare other players for higher levels of play including advancement in Little League Tournament play and readiness to move up to play on the full 90 foot diamond.
- Teams are determined by all players participating in an evaluation day hosted pre-season
- The diamond used is a 60-foot diamond and the pitching distance is 46 feet
- Umpires are utilized during games
- Pre-season, practices are 2-3 times a week either Tues, Wed, Thurs or Sat
- During the season, practice will be held 1 day and 2 games a week
- Required equipment: Bat (LittleLeague.org/BatInfo), glove, helmet, pants, belt and cleats
- Post season tournament opportunities are available for players league-age 8-12 thru the All-Star Team
50-70 INTERMEDIATE DIVSION (Ages 11-13)
50-70 Intermediate Baseball is a transition division and utilizes a modified baseball field using a 50- foot pitching distance and 70-foot base paths, with traditional baseball rules.
- Teams are determined by all players participating in an evaluation day hosted pre season
- Pre-season, practices are 2-3 times a week either Tues, Wed, Thurs or Sat
- During the season, practice will be held 1 day and 2 games a week
- Registration Fees include uniform shirt and hat
- Required equipment: Bat (LittleLeague.org/BatInfo), glove, helmet, pants, belt and cleats
- Players who are 11 or 12 may enter this division and also play in the Majors division
JUNIORS & SENIORS DIVISION (Ages 12-16)
Juniors and Seniors Division will play with base paths extended to the regulation 90 feet and the pitching distance is 60 feet 6 inches. Senior league rules apply with additional standards established by an Interleague: leading off and pitching from the stretch are allowed, and the full roster is used in the batting order.- Teams are determined by all players participating in an evaluation day hosted pre season
- Pre-season, practices are 2-3 times a week either Tues, Wed, Thurs or Sat
- During the season, practice will be held 1 day and 2 games a week
- Registration Fees include uniform shirt and hat
- Required equipment: Bat (LittleLeague.org/BatInfo), glove, helmet, pants, belt and cleats
- Players who are 11 or 12 may enter this division and also play in the Majors division
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Mountain View Little League's home field is Scottsdale Ranch Park.
We also have inter-league play with Division Six, playing at fields in Scottsdale and Fountain Hills.
Parents are strongly encouraged to become involved in all levels of Little League. After completing a Little League volunteer application and passing a required national background check, parents may become involved in practices, and be eligible as coaches, managers, umpires, local league board members and other volunteer positions within the league.
All parents volunteer for at least one shift at the Concession Stand during a game.