Fall Ball Registration Now OPEN!
PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION BELOW BEFORE REGISTERING
Welcome to the Fall Ball Season for Soundview Little League. Registration is open from now until August 3. Once registration is closed, league officials will spend two weeks assigning teams and coaches. We expect practices to start about August 18 with games going from September 7 through November 9. This is subject to change.
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 2024 Age charts (links below) to determine which divisions your player is eligible for. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to [email protected].
2024 Little League Baseball Age Chart
2024 Little League Softball Age Chart
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 awhile 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
Co-Ed Tee Ball (Ages 4 - 6)
The Co-Ed Tee Ball 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 of Co-Ed Tee Ball 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.
*Introduction to baseball. Team and coach requests are permitted.
BASEBALL
Note: all Baseball Divisions are co-ed eligible.
Coach Pitch Baseball Minors A (Ages 6 - 8)
This is the entry division of our Minors league. 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 Tee ball or older kids new to the game. Team and coach requests are permitted.
Player Pitch Baseball Minors AA (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.
*No Tryouts. Team and coach requests are allowed.
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.” Everyone bats each inning.
*No Tryouts or Draft for Fall Ball.
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 Baseball Minors AAA 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.
*No Tryouts or Draft for Fall Ball.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.
Note: all Baseball Divisions are co-ed eligible.
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.
*Recommended for younger kids who played at least 1 year of Tee ball or older kids new to the game. Team and coach requests are permitted.
Player Pitch Softball Minors A (Ages 8 - 11)
All players 10 to 12 years old must register for either the Softball Minors A or Softball Majors division. 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”. Everyone bats each inning.
*No Tryouts or Draft for Fall Ball.
Softball Majors (Ages 8 - 12)
All players 11 to 12 years old must register for Softball Majors . 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
*No Tryouts or Draft for Fall Ball.
Additional Information
Financial Assistance
If you are interested to learn about financial assistance, please email [email protected] for more information.
Gear
Although our league supplies each team manager with a few standby bats, helmets, and catchers gear, many 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.
Little League International Rules
All Players: You will be allowed to register your player in a division according to their birth date. In accordance with Little League International standards, we require proof of residence and will verify all birth dates. The following will be electronically signed during registration: proof of residence, medical waiver form, concussion consent form, and refund policy. Returning players will not be required to provide physical documents for the regular season. However all players selected to an All Star team will be required to provide physical proof of residency documents and an original certified birth certificate.
New Players: You will be required to show a certified birth certificate before your player will be assigned to a team. A photocopy of a birth certificate is not acceptable. Birth certificates can be ordered from www.vitalchek.com. They can take up to 18 business days to arrive.
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