TEE BALL DIVISION

Tee Ball is our youngest division, designed for children of league age 4 to 6.  It's not just a clever name - in this division kids hit the ball off a batting tee instead of swinging at a pitched ball. The rules of baseball are adjusted to accommodate teaching our youngest players the fundamentals. The primary goals of Tee Ball are to teach children hitting, fielding, and teamwork. This is a non-competitive division. No score is kept during the game and everyone bats every inning.  Base paths are set at 45 feet and rosters typically have 10-11 players. Parental involvement is highly encouraged.  Sometimes Tee Ball is a bit like herding cats and coaches appreciate an extra hand on the field or in the dugout. Most important- Tee Ball is FUN! The memories created in this division will last a lifetime. 

COACH PITCH DIVISION

They've mastered the tee so what's next? Our Coach Pitch Division is designed for children of league age 5 to 7. In this division players swing at a live ball, pitched to them by their coach from a kneeled or crouched position. There are typically 10-11 players on a team and base paths are set at 50 feet. This is a developmental division with no official scorekeeping. Parent involvement is still strongly encouraged at this non-competitive level.

SINGLE A DIVISION

Welcome to machine pitch! Single A is designed for children of league age 7 to 8. This is still a developmental division with official scorekeeping for the season, beyond making sure that no more than 5 runs are scored per half inning. Players attend a player evaluation and teams are formed based on a draft.  Player evaluations determine whether or not a player is ready to move up a division and help to create more balanced teams. Rosters have 10-11 players. Bases are set at a 60-foot distance and the pitching distance is 38 feet.  Players get 5 pitches per at bat until they hit or strike out.

AA DIVISION

They are ready for the big time now! AA is the first competitive division in Little League, designed for league age 8-10 year old children. Players attend a player evaluation and teams are formed based on a draft (Spring season only). Player evaluations determine whether or not a player is ready to move up a division and help to create more balanced teams. Rosters are composed of 12 players, the diamond is 60 feet, and the pitching distance is 46 feet. Blue book rules will be followed.  Minimum playing time and mandatory infield/outfield rules are enforced. Score and standings are kept throughout the season, ending with a playoff tournament to determine the division champions. Some players will be eligible to play on a NMVLL All-Star team if selected and a team is being formed.

AAA DIVISION

AAA is designed for players who are of league age 9-11. All players attend a player evaluation and teams are formed based on a draft. Player evaluations determine whether or not a player is ready to move up a division and help to create more balanced teams. Rosters are composed of 12 players, the diamond is 60 feet, and the pitching distance is 46 feet. Score and standings are kept throughout the season, ending with a playoff tournament to determine the division champions. Some players will be eligible to play on an All-Star team if selected.

MAJORS DIVISION

This is the division that Little League World Series dreams are made of! Majors is designed for children of league ages 10-12. All players attend a player evaluation and teams are formed based on a draft (Spring season only). Player evaluations determine whether or not a player is ready to move up a division and help to create more balanced teams. Rosters are composed of 12 players, the diamond is 60 feet, and the pitching distance is 46 feet. Score and standings are kept throughout the season, ending with a playoff tournament to determine the division champions. Some players will be eligible to play on an All-Star team if selected.

JUNIORS

The Junior Division, managed by District 68, is for players who are of league age 13 and 14 years old.  After a player has aged out of Majors, this is the division they belong in.  All players attend a player evaluation and teams are formed based on a draft. Rosters are composed of at least 12 players, the diamond is 90 feet, and the pitching distance is 60 feet and 6 inches. Games are played with "full baseball rules". Teams play inter-league games with teams from other leagues within District 68.  Score and standings are kept throughout the season, ending with a playoff tournament of champions.  

CHALLENGER DIVISION

North Mission Viejo Little League wants ALL children to develop a love of baseball.  The Challenger Division is a separate division of Little League designed for children with physical and mental challenges, league ages 6 and up.  The registration fee for this division is nominal, and we rely on fundraisers to subsidize the costs of the program.  Junior and Senior teams are set up according to abilities, rather than age.  Challenger games can be played as tee ball games, coach pitch, player pitch, or a combination of the three.  Visit the Little League Challenger page for more information.