Fremont Centerville Little League baseball and softball programs include divisions for all children, ages 4–16.

 

The 2023 season try-outs for players age 8+ wanting to play Minor A, Majors, Intermediate, Juniors or Seniors are tentatively scheduled for January 14 and 21, 2023. Opening Day games - to be announced

 

In addition to practicing on-field fundamentals and the excitement of playing games in a competitive environment, Little League Baseball and Softball pridefully enlists the sport to strengthen its participants’ self-esteem and confidence.

 

Tee Ball is for boys and girls 4-7 years old who want to learn the fundamentals of hitting and fielding. In Tee Ball, players hit a ball off a batting tee. Rules of the game may be varied to accommodate the need for teaching. The primary goals of Tee Ball are to instruct children in the fundamentals of baseball and softball and to allow them to experience the value of teamwork. 7 year olds would usually only play tee ball if they have never played tee ball before and needed extra time to develop their skills.

 

Minor B is an instructional development program typically for 6-9 year olds that introduces the players to baseball and softball in a fun, learning environment. Players will learn concepts of balls and strikes, hitting from pitched balls, appropriate base running, situational fielding, and pitching. Try outs are required for placement on Minor B teams to ensure teams are balanced appropriately. 6 year olds with previous tee ball, baseball and softball experience may try out for Minor B. 9 year olds with little or no previous baseball and softball experience may be placed in Minor B for additional development.

Minor A is a competitive development program for 8-11 year olds that begins challenging players to execute on the ball field. Players will learn situational awareness on offense and defense, identifying and hitting player-pitched balls, base stealing, pitching and catching. Try outs are required to be drafted to Minor A teams to ensure teams are balanced appropriately. 8 year olds with exceptional fundamental baseball and softball skills may be drafted to a Minor A team. 12 year olds who need additional development may stay on the Minor A team with approval of the district administrator.

Majors is the standard for youth baseball and softball for 9-12 year olds that allows players to display the skills developed through the rest of the Little League program. Players will utilize teamwork, positioning, and situational awareness in a competitive environment that results in All-Star play with the opportunity to get to the Little League World Series. Try outs are required for placement on Majors teams. 9 and 10 year olds with exceptional skills development may be chosen for Majors.

The Intermediate (50/70) Baseball Division utilizes a modified baseball field using a 50-foot pitching distance and 70-foot base paths. This new division will be structured for league age 11-13 year olds. Most competitive travel ball programs as well as Little League competitors such as Babe Ruth (Cal Ripken) offer opportunities to play on a 50/70 size field.

The Junior League Baseball Division is for boys and girls ages 13-14, 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.

The Senior League Baseball Division is for boys and girls 13-16 years old, using a conventional 90-foot diamond with a pitching distance of 60 feet, 6 inches. Play and games in this division typically begin after the High School Baseball season ends. The Senior season is compressed beginning around the middle of May and progressing through the District 14 Tournament of Champions and the Little League All Star tournament.

The Little League Challenger Division is Little League’s adaptive baseball program for individuals with physical and intellectual challenges. Any individual with a physical or intellectual challenge may participate. If an individual can participate in the traditional Little League Baseball or Softball program with reasonable accommodations they should do so. The Little League Challenger Division accommodates players ages 4 to 18; or up to age 22 if still enrolled in school. The Senior League Challenger Division accommodates players ages 15 and above (no maximum age).

 

Regardless of physical size, skill, strength, gender, religion, or nationality, Little League Baseball and Softball offer the opportunity for a child to experience and benefit from the life lessons, socialization, and camaraderie that are the cornerstones of the program.