The Little Sluggers division is for players League Age 4. This is an 8-week instructional program that will meet one day a week (typically Sundays), for 1 hour. Experienced coaches will work with the players on all aspects of the game, including proper throwing mechanics, good glove work, proper base running, and how to be a good teammate. Essentially our goal is to build a proper baseball foundation, so that when our younger players grow through the league they will be prepared for each step along the way.

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The Tee-Ball division is for players most commonly League Age 5 and 6. It is an introduction to baseball and played on a smaller diamond. A tee is used for most games of the season, with some coach pitch introduced towards the end of the season. Safety balls are used during the entire year. Players and parents should expect 2 games and/or practices per week, (1 weekday and 1 weekend) with a total of 12 games. Both games and practices are typically 1 hour in length. Game scores and league standings are not maintained at this level and teams are selected manually. Practice days and times will be scheduled when teams are assigned based on coach and field availability.

T-Ball Rules

The Minor “A” Division is for players most commonly League Age 6 to 8. This is a coach pitch only division. Games are an extension of practice - inclusive, instructional, and non-competitive. Focus is on fundamental skills and sportsmanship. Players and parents should expect 2 games and/or practices a week (1 weekday and 1 weekend). Both games and practices are typically 90 minutes in length. This level is played with a safety ball for the entire season. Game scores and league standings are not maintained at this level and teams are selected manually. Practice days and times will be scheduled when teams are assigned based on coach and field availability.

Minor - A Rules

The Minor “AA” division is for players most commonly League Age 8 to 10 years of age that are drafted following Player Evaluations. ALL AA Players are required to attend Player Evaluations (Tryouts). 11 year olds must waive down to play at this level. This division is an introductory competitive division as managers and coaches develop the skills of all players on the team. This is a mix of machine and kid pitch division, using a hard ball. Umpires will call balls and strikes. Games are 6 innings. Batting orders will be continuous. Players and parents should expect up to 3 games and/or practices a week. Both games and practices are typically 2 hours in length. Game scores and league standings ARE maintained at this level and teams are selected via draft. Practice days and times will be scheduled when teams are assigned based on coach and field availability.

Minor - AA Rules

The Minor “AAA” division is for players most commonly League Age 8 to 11 years of age that are drafted following Player Evaluations. ALL AAA Players are required to attend Player Evaluations (Tryouts). Games are 6 innings or 2 hours in length. Kids pitch all innings. Batting orders will be continuous and players will play a minimum of 3 innings in the field. Players and parents should expect 3 games and/or practices a week. Both games and practices are typically 2 hours in length. Game scores and league standings ARE maintained at this level and teams are selected via draft. Practice days and times will be scheduled when teams are assigned based on coach and field availability.

Minor - AAA Rules

The Major Division is for players most commonly League Age 11 to 12 that are drafted following Player Evaluations. ALL MAJORS Players are required to attend Player Evaluations (Tryouts). It is a highly competitive level of play. There is continuous batting order and each player will play a minimum of 2 innings in the field and bat at least once. Players and parents should expect 4 games and/or practices a week. Both games and practices are typically 2-2.5 hours in length. Game scores and league standings ARE maintained at this level and teams are selected via draft. Practice days and times will be scheduled when teams are assigned based on coach and field availability.

Majors Rules

The 50/70 Division is for players League Age 13. This division is a great transitional between the Little League size field to a full size diamond. The name of this division derives from the league's increased field size of 50 feet between the pitchers mound and home plate, and 70 feet between each base. This is our league's highest level of play. Players and parents should expect 12 games and 1-2 practice a week. 50/70 players are not required to attend Player Evaluations.

Little League International's Challenger Division was established in 1989 as a separate division of Little League to enable boys and girls with physical and mental challenges to enjoy the game of baseball along with the millions of other children who participate in this sport worldwide. Today, more than 30,000 children participate in more than 900 Challenger Divisions worldwide, including our local District 3 counterparts in Mill Valley, Dixie Terra Linda, and our very own league in Novato!

• Open to all children (regardless of home address) ages 5-12 with a physical or mental disability
• NSLL currently doesn't maintain its own Challenger Division, but interested parents can sign up via our neighbors at Novato Little League North!