Division Information

What is Little League Age?

A player’s “Little League age” for the year being played is the age the player will be on April 30 of that year.  Whenever CVLL refers to a players age, it means “Little League age”.  The playing divisions and age groups of CVLL are:

Challenger Division - The Challenger Division is a unique program for mentally and/or physically challenged youth aged 5 thru high school age which allows the enjoyment of Little League participation in an athletic environment structured to their abilities.   More than the baseball skills learned, the value of the division is found in the proven therapeutic and socialization benefits of participating in sports, the strengthening of the participants' self-esteem, the opportunities to mainstream into other divisions of play, and the disciplines of teamwork, sportsmanship and fair play.

Peanut Division (Ages 4 - 6) – Little League rules require that all 4, 5 & 6 year olds play in the Peanut Division, which does not allow pitching.   The Peanut Division is strictly instructional and non-competitive, providing a fun environment that introduces players to the fundamentals of the game.  There are no tryouts and players are assigned to teams by the CVLL Player Agent. 

Minor International Division (Ages 7 & 8) – All 7 year old players and some 8 year olds will be assigned to this division, in which pitching is introduced.  This division is also non-competitive in that no standings are kept.  Players are assigned to teams by the Player Agent.  

Minor National Division (Ages 8 & 9) – This is a developmental division which introduces players to more advanced techniques involving baserunning, fielding and pitching.  Players are drafted onto teams after participating in tryouts.  This is a player’s first exposure to a competitive division.

Minor American Division (Ages 9 – 12) – This division includes players aged 10 to 12 not drafted into the Majors, and enough 9 year olds to fill out the league.  This division provides these players an opportunity to expand their skills by incorporating more advanced parts of the game such as base stealing and bunting.  Players are drafted onto teams after participating in tryouts.  Players aged 12 are not allowed to pitch.  Players in this division may be drafted up to the Major Division during the regular season to fill a vacancy.

Major Division (Ages 10 – 12) – The Majors consists of experienced 10, 11 and 12 year old players participating in a highly skilled division.  Managers stress sound fundamentals in all aspects of the game.  Players are drafted onto teams after participating in tryouts.

Junior Division (Ages 13 & 14) – All 13 year olds and some 14 year olds participate in this division, which features lead offs, pick offs and a larger field.  The division consists of CVLL teams and teams from other nearby leagues.  Players are drafted onto teams after participating in tryouts.

Senior Division (Ages 14 – 16) – All 15 and 16 year olds and some 14 year olds participate in this division, which is played on a regulation size field. The division will consist of CVLL teams combined with teams from nearby leagues.  Players are drafted onto teams after participating in tryouts.

Big League (Ages 16 – 18) – Big League teams are formed based on registration and the level of interest of players, coaches and managers.  Big League teams play interleague with other District 13 teams.