Tee Ball
Tee Ball (Minors-level A) is organized by grade level and is for all kids in Kindergarten and in Pre K. It is an introductory level that includes basic instruction for hitting, throwing, catching, and learning positions in a non-competitive format that includes both practices and games. Games are adjusted to highlight participation, fun, and safety. Players hit from tees for gameplay. Teams are assembled randomly by the EJLL board. Player pairings are considered at this level, but cannot be guaranteed.
Coach/Machine Pitch
Coach/Machine Pitch (Minors-level AA) is organized by grade level and is for all kids in 1st and 2nd grade. It is a developmental level that continues basic instruction for hitting, throwing, catching, and learning positions in a non-competitive format that includes both practices and games. Games are adjusted to highlight participation, fun, and safety. Players hit from a coach's pitch that may evolve to a machine pitch based on player development, and at the coach's discretion. Teams are assembled randomly by the EJLL board. Player pairings are considered at this level, but cannot be guaranteed.
The goal of this division is to prepare players to participate in traditional-rules baseball games with players pitching to each other (the rules for the next division), including players being able to participate in a manner that keeps themselves and their teammates/opponents safe concerning attention, understanding the flow of the game, and catching the ball.
Minors
Minors (level AAA - Player Pitch) is for kids ages 9-10 years old (as of August 31, 2017). Players are generally in 3rd and 4th grade. This division is played with traditional Little League rules, meaning players pitch to each other and score is kept. Focus is placed on learning to play games, play as a team, and to improve individual skills of hitting, catching, throwing, and pitching (player safety is emphasized within the development of these skills). Teams are assembled via a draft process by the volunteer head coaches, the EJLL Player Agent, and the EJLL board (if necessary). The draft is intended to create balanced teams with similar skill levels among the teams. Participant pairing requests are typically not considered at this level. This division often includes local travel to play against other towns.
This division typically offers an opportunity for selected players to join an All-Star team at the end of the season. During registration, you will be asked if your family wants to be considered for the All-Star experience. All-Star teams ask for a heavy commitment during June (nightly practices), and participate in Little League-sanctioned tournament play until they are eliminated or progress to the next tournament. All-Star participation includes additional costs (scholarships are available).
Majors
Majors is for kids ages 11-12 (as of August 31, 2015). Players are generally in the 5th and 6th grade. This division is played with traditional Little League rules and full game play. Focus is placed on improving game play, playing as a team, and improving individual skills of hitting, catching, throwing, and pitching. Teams are assembled via a draft process by the volunteer head coaches, the EJLL Player Agent, and the EJLL board (if necessary). The draft is intended to create balanced teams with similar skill levels among the teams. Participant pairing requests are typically not considered at this level. This division often includes local travel to play against other towns.
This division typically offers an opportunity for selected players to join an All-Star team at the end of the season. During registration, you will be asked if your family wants to be considered for the All-Star experience. All-Star teams ask for a heavy commitment during June (nightly practices), and participate in Little League-sanctioned tournament play until they are eliminated or progress to the next tournament. All-Star participation includes additional costs (scholarships are available).