AA - Player/Coach Pitch - Little League Baseball - April through June (special games/tournament opportunities for players in July)
A player who is league-age 7 or 8 (use the Little League Age Calculator to determine your child’s League Age for the current year) for the current season and has played a year in Tee Ball is eligible to participate in a coach-pitch division.
Prior to the start of the season, players registered in this division will be required to participate in an evaluation before being assigned to teams. Pending registration numbers at all levels, families with players league age 8 may be presented with an opportunity to "play up" into the next division--it is an opportunity for the player to be challenged further but is not mandatory. Players that participate full-time in our Minors division will be required to pay the additional fees associated with that division.
At the Player/Coach Pitch level, the player pitches from 42' at the beginning of each at-bat. Player will pitch until they have thrown a fourth ball, and then a manager/coach pitcher will replace them for the at-bat for all innings. A safety ball will be used for Coach Pitch since this will be the first-time children will be pitching to other players versus hitting off of a tee or coach pitch.
Rosters average 9-11 players. Families should expect a season featuring one practice during the week, a game on the weekend, and alternating between a second practice or game during the weekday evenings. Some coaches may encourage additional practices beyond this.
Parents are strongly encouraged to become involved in this level 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.
Near the conclusion of the season, division coaches will select teams comprised of players league ages 7 and 8 to participate in special events games in the month of July. This is a merit based opportunity. Players are not required to participate, but this is an excellent opportunity for players and families to experience the thrill and excitement of more competitive baseball.