Little League Divisions
Divisions Break Down
"Little League Age" is determined by the age of a player as of a specific date and is set by Little League International. The first step a parent needs to take to register for the season is to determine your child's Little League Age here: Age Calculator.
The Spring season usually starts just after the Boise School District's Spring Break and runs through the last day of the school year.
Prior to the start of the season, there will be mandatory assessments in February for players League Age 9 and above. Assessments are important to place kids in the appropriate division, get a good mix of player experience and ability on each team, and to help ensure safety for all involved. Everyone who registers to play in Minors, Majors, Intermediates, or Seniors should plan to attend assessments. Everyone will be placed on a team; the assessments are simply necessary to get the team make-up organized for the season.
The Fall season usually begins when the Boise School District starts school in August, or soon thereafter.
Tee Ball League Age 5 - 6 (Boys & Girls):
In tee ball boys and girls play together on the same teams. Players are introduced to the structured game, develop basic skills and learn how to be part of a team. Up to 10 games per season, with 1 - 2 practices per week and up to 2 games per week. Primary field location is the Expo Idaho fairgrounds.
Rookies League Age 7 - 8:
In the Rookies division (ages 7-8), coaches pitch, outs are recorded and scores are kept. Rules are modified to promote lots of action (hitting and fielding). Games are played on fields with 60' long base paths. Up to 12 games per season, with 1 - 2 practices per week and up to 2 games per week. Primary field locations are Castle Hills Church and Cynthia Mann Elementary.
Minor League Age 8 - 10: In the Minors division (ages 8-10), kids pitch for the first time. Pitchers throw from 46', base paths are 60' long. These are slightly modified games designed to get the players ready for Majors. Examples of game modifications include; no stealing of home on passed ball, limited advancement on overthrows, batters cannot take first base on a dropped third strike. There are 12 games per season, with 1 - 2 practices per week and 2 games per week. Field locations are Lowell Elementary, Hidden Springs Elementary, and Castle Hills Church.
Major League Age 10 - 12:
In the Majors division (ages 10-12), we play the game that you'd see in Little League World Series Baseball Tournament. Pitchers throw from 46', base paths are 60' long. There are 12 games per season, with 1 - 2 practices per week and 2 games per week. Field locations are Hillside Park, Riverglen Junior High, and Lowell Elementary.
Intermediate League Age 12 - 13:
In the Intermediates division (ages 11-13), pitchers throw from 50' away from home plate, base paths are 70' long. Runners can lead off and steal. Pitchers learn to hold runners on base. There are 12+ games per season, with 1-2 practices per week and up to 3 games a week. This is an inter-league division handled by the district. Practice locations and home games will be at Hillside Park and the Expo Idaho Fairgrounds.
Seniors League Age 13 - 16:
In the Seniors division (ages 13-16) pitchers throw from 60' 6" away from home plate and base paths are 90' long. The field size is what players will play on in high school and beyond. There are 12+ games per season, with 1-2 practices per week and up to 3 games per week. This is an inter-league division handled by the district. Practice locations and home games will be at Riverglen Junior High.
For more information about divisions, field size, rules and regulations, please visit Little League International https://www.littleleague.org/
Links to the field locations here:
Castle Hills Church: 5707 Castle Dr. Boise, ID 83703
Cynthia Mann Elementary: 5401 W Castle Drive Boise, ID 83703
Fairgrounds: Expo Idaho Fairground
Hidden Springs Elementary: 5480 W Hidden Springs Dr, Boise, ID 83714
Hillside Park: 4150 36th Street Boise, ID 83703 (the park next to Hillside Junior High the school; directly west)
Lowell Elementary: 1507 N 28th St, Boise, ID 83703 (please do not park on the curb at ACE Auto Sales)
Riverglen Junior High: 6801 N Gary Ln, Boise, ID 83714