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League Divisions (7)
 
Little League (Ages 6-12) - 4 Divisions
A Division (Primary Ages 6-8)
 
The A Division is for boys and girls ages 6-8.  Practices begin in early April with typically 2-3 practices per week.   Games start in late April / early May and run through late June.  Two games are generally played per week.  Practices are scheduled on Sundays during the season. 
  • Roster size ranges from 12 to 14 players.  Team size is determined by the number of registered players.  
  • Each player plays a minimum of 4 defensive innings, with 2 innings played in the infield.
  • Coaches pitch to their team.
  • There are no called balls or strikes, each player will receive 5 hittable pitches. 
  • Two defensive coaches are permitted on the field to instruct players.
  • There is no playoff for this Division.  
  • An All-Star game is held for selected players following the regular Season. 
The registration fee covers the cost for:
  • Full Uniforms (pants, shirt, cap, & socks)
  • Use of Equipment (bats, balls, catcher's gear, etc.)
  • Umpires
  • Field Use
  • Yearbook and Team Photo 
  • The Little League Parade
  • Parent Party
Players are responsible to bring their own gloves and shoes (athletic cleats are not mandatory, but recommended).   Bats are provided by the League, however players are welcome to supply their own bat.
 
 
AA Division (Primary Ages 8-10)
 
The AA Division is for boys and girls primarily ages of 8-10.  Practices begin in early April with typically 2-3 practices per week.   Games start in late April / early May and run through late June.  Two games are generally played per week.  Practices are scheduled on Sundays during the season.  Managers occasionally schedule additional practices during the season.
  • Roster size ranges from 12 to 14 players.  Team size is determined by the number of registered players.  
  • Each player plays a minimum of 4 defensive innings, with 1 inning played in the infield.
  • Players pitch the games.
  • Batters receive a 4-2 ball and strike count.
  • Stealing of 2nd base is introduced. 
  • There is a playoff for this Division.  Format varies based on number of teams. 
The registration fee covers the cost for:
  • Full Uniforms (pants, shirt, cap, & socks)
  • Use of Equipment (bats, balls, catcher's gear, etc.)
  • Umpires
  • Field Use
  • Yearbook and Team Photo 
  • The Little League Parade
  • Parent Party
Players are responsible to bring their own gloves and shoes (athletic cleats are not mandatory, but recommended).   Bats are provided by the League, however players are welcome to supply their own bat.
 
 
AAA Division (Primary Ages 10-11)
 
The AAA Division is for boys and girls primarily ages of 10-11.  There may be a small number of 9 year olds drafted into this Division.  Practices begin in early April with typically 2-3 practices per week.   Games start in late April / early May and run through late June.  Two games are generally played per week.  Practices are scheduled on Sundays during the season.  Managers regularly schedule additional practices during the season.
  • Roster size ranges from 12 to 14 players.  Team size is determined by the number of registered players.  
  • Each player plays a minimum of 4 defensive innings, with 1 inning played in the infield.
  • Players pitch the games.
  • Batters receive a 4-3 ball and strike count.
  • Stealing of all bases is introduced.
  • Bunting is introduced. 
  • There is a playoff for this Division.  Format varies based on number of teams. 
The registration fee covers the cost for:
  • Full Uniforms (pants, shirt, cap, & socks)
  • Use of Equipment (bats, balls, catcher's gear, etc.)
  • Umpires
  • Field Use
  • Yearbook and Team Photo 
  • The Little League Parade
  • Parent Party  
Players are responsible to bring their own gloves and shoes (athletic cleats are not mandatory, but recommended).   Bats are provided by the League, however many players supply their own bat.
 
 
Major League Division (Primary Ages 11-12)
 
The Major League Division is for boys and girls primarily ages of 11-12.  There may be a very small number of 10 year olds drafted into this Division (typically no more than one per team).  This is the most competitive division and requires the greatest commitment from players.  Practices begin in early April with typically 3-4 practices per week.   Games start in late April / early May and run through late June.  Two games are generally played per week.  Practices are scheduled on Sundays during the season.  Managers schedule additional practices during the season.
  • Roster size is limited to 12 players.  Players return the same team each season.  
  • Each player plays a minimum of 3 defensive innings, with no infield play requirement.
  • Players pitch the games.
  • Batters receive a 4-3 ball and strike count.
  • Stealing and bunting are an integrated part of the game
  • There is a playoff for this Division.  Format varies based on number of teams. 
The registration fee covers the cost for:
  • Full Uniforms (pants, shirt, cap, & socks)
  • Use of Equipment (bats, balls, catcher's gear, etc.)
  • Umpires
  • Field Use
  • Yearbook and Team Photo 
  • The Little League Parade
  • Parent Party
Players are responsible to bring their own gloves and shoes (athletic cleats are not mandatory, but recommended).   Bats are provided by the League, however many players supply their own bat.
 
Junior, Senior,  Big League (Ages 13-18) - 3 Divisions
 
The Junior, Senior, Big League divisions provide an opportunity for players to continue playing baseball through Middle and High School.  It is  one of the fastest growing baseball programs in the state.  These Leagues expose players to a full baseball experience - - 90 foot bases, lead-offs, base stealing, balks, etc.  As with all Little League programs, the World Series is televised on ESPN.
 
Teams are formed from the Grosse Pointe community and are managed by seasoned and experieced coaches.  The number of teams is determined by the number of registered players.  Games are played against top teams in the Metro area (including Harper Woods, Macomb and L’Anse Creuse) providing players a "travel-like" experience.  Games are played on well manicured fields including many High School varisity diamonds.  
 
One of the most exciting advantagess of the Junior, Senior, Big League divisions is that it offers players an opportunity to experience the full game of baseball with many of their friends from the local community while offering the structure of the Little League organization.
 

 

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