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T-Ball: A program for 4 and 5 year olds to teach the fundamentals of hitting and fielding. All batters will hit the ball from a batting tee and all rostered players present for the game bat in order, whether playing defensively or not. An adult coach is stationed beyond the infielders in order to provide instruction to all defensive players
First Pitch: Recommended for 8 year olds. At this level, the kids transition from machine pitch to kid pitch. Kids are taught proper pitching techniques. Players continue building and refining their fundamental skills while they begin to better understand game strategy. Each game will consist of 3 machine pitch innings with 3 kid pitch innings. LSO is committed to the safety of all our players, therefore, the coach will assess which players have the skills to pitch in a game situation.
Majors: Designed for 11 and 12 year old players. Little League rules are used, with base path and pitching distances longer than in Minors. Thereis an end of season tournament as well as the chance to play in the Little League World Series as part of the All Star team.
Junior League: Designed for 13 and 14 year old players. The program is an option for Little League graduates. Junior League Baseball uses a conventional 90-foot diamond. During the season, Juniors team play other teams in our Little League district.
Senior League: Designed for 15 and 16 year old players. A conventional 90-foot diamond is used. Senior League offers a full range of tournament play including a World Series.
Big League: Designed for 17 and 18 year old players. The program is players seeking top level amateur play. The Big League Baseball division uses a conventional 90-foot diamond. The Big League Baseball offers a full range of tournament play, including a World Series.
Challenger League: Designed for children 5-12 years old who have physical or mental disabilities.
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Rookie: Designed primarily for 6 and 7 year olds. This is a machine-pitch league. By controlling the pitches with a pitching machine, there is more action at the plate and in the field. Fear of being hit by a pitched ball is diminished. It makes the game safer and improves the playing confidence and ability of all participants. It removes the boredom - which is often the result of either overpowering or inadequate pitching - by throwing only strikes. Fewer errors and greater throwing accuracy are the result of increase in activity.
Minor: Recommended for 9 and 10 year olds. At this level, the kids enhance their pitching skills and move to Little League rules. It is at the minor league level that players first experience post-season tournament competition and Little League All Star games with district, and state levels of play.