PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION BELOW BEFORE REGISTERING
Welcome to the Fall Ball Season for Soundview Little League. Registration is open from now until August 2. Once registration is closed, league officials will spend two weeks assigning teams and coaches. We expect practices to start about August 17th with games going from September 5 through October 31. This is subject to change.
The fall ball schedule usually involves one practice on a weekday (determined by field and coach availability) and one game on Saturdays.
Fall Ball is a less formal season giving players, coaches and volunteers a chance to learn and develop for the Spring Ball Season. This is a great opportunity for players to play up from their previous season in preparation for the next season. With that, we will use the Little League 2027 Age charts (links below) to determine which divisions your player is eligible to play. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to [email protected].
2027 Little League Baseball Age Chart
The softball age chart has yet to be published. But softball league ages are matched to calendar years—a player who turns 10 in 2027 will be league age 10, and so on.
IMPORTANT - There will be no tryouts during the Fall Session. Players will be assigned based on coaching and teammate preferences, neighborhood preference and lastly where there are openings on teams.
We will share more about teams and schedules in August. We ask for your patience during the month of August while the league volunteers work through the process of putting each division together.
Before you register your players, please read the information below on divisions. In addition, please be prepared to provide electronic copies of your players' birth certificates during the registration process.
If you choose to select a volunteer opportunity, you will be asked to provide a government-issued ID.
Register for Fall Ball
BASEBALL
Note: all Baseball Divisions are co-ed eligible.
T-Ball (Ages 4 - 6)
This division is for players who want to learn the fundamentals of hitting and fielding. The focus is on instruction and fun rather than competition. Rules of the game may be varied to accommodate the need for teaching. The primary goals are to instruct children in the fundamentals of baseball and experience the value of teamwork. Coaches are permitted on the field to teach while the game is in progress. Players hit a ball off a batting tee stand. Players have the opportunity to try all positions.
Minors A - Coach Pitch (Ages 6 - 8)
Kids are introduced to live pitched baseballs from their own team coach. Competition is low key. Players are rotated around all outfield and infield positions. Everyone bats. Coaches are permitted on the field to teach while the game is in progress.
*Recommended for younger kids who played at least 1 year of t-ball or older kids new to the game.
AA Player Pitch (Ages 7 - 9)
This division is for those who learned how to throw, catch and hit at the Minors A level and are ready to pitch and hit a live ball thrown from the opposing team's pitcher. Competition level is medium. Players are assigned outfield and infield positions. Everyone bats. Coaches and parents from each team are required to umpire games.
Baseball Minors AAA (Ages 8 - 11)
All players 10 to 12 years old must register for either the Baseball Minors AAA or Baseball Major divisions. This is the division where kids are introduced to higher competition and officiating by veteran umpires following strict rules and regulations of Little League Baseball. Skill levels vary widely among athletes and managers may position players according to their “best fit.”
Baseball Majors (Ages 8 - 12)
The Baseball Majors division is where athletes are stronger and level of competition increases. Athletes throw and hit the baseball much harder than in the AAA. Positions are assigned by the coaching staff and based on a player’s ability to demonstrate the skill necessary for the position played. Games are managed for team development first then individual skill development. This level of play is considered competitive.
Juniors (Ages 12 - 14)
The Juniors Baseball Division is a program for boys and girls ages 12-14, using a conventional 90-foot diamond with a pitching distance of 60 feet, 6 inches. Modified diamond dimensions may be used during the regular season. This division is considered preparatory for high school baseball. Talent level is wide. Lead offs are permitted. Rules closely match MLB. This level of play is considered competitive.
Seniors (Ages 14 - 16)
For Fall Ball, Seniors will be combined with Juniors.
SOFTBALL
Coach or Machine Pitch Softball Minors B (Ages 6 - 8)
This is the entry division. The Softball Minors B experience is where kids are introduced to live pitched softballs from the coach or machine. Competition is low key. Players are rotated around all outfield and infield positions. Everyone bats. Coaches are permitted on the field to teach while the game is in progress.
Player Pitch Softball Minors A (Ages 8 - 11)
This is the division where kids are introduced to higher competition and officiating by veteran umpires following the strict rules and regulations of Little League Softball. Skill levels vary widely among athletes and managers may position players according to their “best fit."
Softball Majors (Ages 8 - 12)
The major division is where athletes are stronger and the level of competition increases. Athletes throw and hit the softball much harder than in the Minors A division. Positions are assigned by the coaching staff and based on a player’s ability to demonstrate the skill necessary for the position played. Games are managed for team development first then individual skill development. This level of play is considered competitive.
Softball Juniors/Seniors
For fall ball both Seniors and Juniors divisions will be combined. This level uses a traditional 43-foot pitching distance and 60-foot bases.
- Ages 13-14
- Competitive level of play
- Positions are assigned based on a player’s ability
- Games managed for team development first then individual skill development
Additional Information
Financial Assistance
If you are interested to learn about financial assistance, please email [email protected] for more information. It's SoundView's policy that every kid who wants to play Little League gets the chance to play.
Gear
Our league supplies each team manager with catchers gear. Players purchase their own helmets and bats (and several have their own catchers gear in upper divisions). Before you purchase, make sure you read about the required the Little League Rules for bats and helmet modifications. Little League International has put a moratorium on composite bats. More information is provided by your team manager at the beginning of the season.
The following is required for registration:
Address Verification
To verify your child's address, you can either get a form filled out at their school (download here) or upload three documents during registration, one from each of these categories:
Group I
- Driver’s License
- School Records
- Vehicle Records (i.e., Registration, Lease, etc.)
- Employment Records
- Insurance Documents
Group II
- Welfare/Child Care Records
- Federal Records (i.e., Federal Tax, Social Security, etc.)
- State Records
- Local (Municipal) Records
- Support Payment Records
- Homeowner or Tenant Records
- Military Records
Group III
- Voter’s Registration
- Utility Bills (i.e., Gas, Electric, Water/Sewer, Phone, Heating, Waste Disposal)
- Financial Records
- Medical Records
- Internet, Cable, or Satellite Records
Medical Insurance
You'll need to enter info from your child's medical insurance card.
Emergency Contact
Please be prepared to share an emergency contact for your child.
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