SPRING SEASON: Registration typically opens at the beginning of January.
NOTE: For all divisions league age is determined by the players birthday on August 31st of the given year. For details see the Little League Age Calculator
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T-Ball (4/5)– The T-ball is an instructional division for players new to baseball. All batters hit off a tee. It is intended for league age 4 and 5 year old players who have never played before. Coaches emphasize basic skills. Players who have played T-ball before should generally move up to the Single A division the following year. There is one weeknight practice (which is scheduled after teams are formed) and one game per week. Games are typically Saturday mornings but this is subject to change. No scores or standings are kept at this level.
Single A (Coach Pitch) (5/6/7 yo)– The Single A division is intended to transition the T-Ball players to coach pitch play. It consists primarily of league age 5-year-old players who have played at least one season of Tee Ball as well as 6-year-olds, however, league age 7-year-olds new to baseball may register for this division. This is an instructional division where players hit "live" Reduced Injury Factor (RIF) balls pitched by their own coach from a short distance. If after a number of coach pitches the batter is still experiencing difficulty, a tee is used to assist players put the ball in play so they can also work on running the bases. No scores are kept. Outfield defensive positions are introduced. The basic fundamentals of baseball are reinforced. There is one weeknight practice which is scheduled after teams are formed. Games are typically Saturday mornings but this is subject to change.
Double A (Kid Pitch) (7/8/9 yo) – The Double A division is the first introduction to “kid pitch” baseball where the players pitch to the opposing team. This is also the first introduction to a baseball that is harder than the traditional Tee ball, although it is not as hard as that used in the Majors divisions. The first and second strikes thrown which are not hit in fair territory will erase all balls. Infield and outfield positional play developed. There are 1 or 2 weeknight practices which are scheduled after teams are formed. Games are typically Saturday's late morning or early afternoon but this is subject to change.
Triple A –(9/10/11 yo) – The Triple A Division is the first “draft” level division consisting primarily of league age nine and ten-year-old players as well as those players not drafted to majors. Eight-year-old players are allowed to try out given they participated in the AA division in the prior season with the League or a similar division in another Little League. Tryouts are held and teams are formed through a manager draft process supervised by the Player Agent. Players not drafted will be placed back into the Double A division. Players pitch and all players in the lineup bat. The standard nine defensive positions are used and scores kept. Trained umpires enforce the Rules and Regulations of Little League Baseball. Players are taught advanced fundamentals of baseball such that they are exposed to pitching techniques, playing positions, defensive pre-pitch preparedness, live batting and more aggressive base running. A postseason tournament in which all teams in the division participate will determine the champion for the division. NOTE: Any 8-year-old interested in being considered for Triple A MUST attend tryouts. There is 1 weeknight practice which is scheduled after teams are formed. There is one weeknight game typically on Wednesday's and one weekend game typically on Saturday afternoon. Game days are subject to change.
Majors – (10/11/12 yo) – The Majors Division is "draft" level and represents true competitive play. Major Division teams carry a mandatory roster of 11 or 12 players. Majors is generally oriented for experienced players league age eleven and twelve years old, however league age ten players are eligible to be drafted to a team. Tryouts are held in late winter and teams are formed through a manager draft process supervised by the Player Agent. Players not drafted to Majors will play in Triple A. Players pitch and all players in the lineup bat. The standard nine baseball defensive positions are used and scores and standings are kept. This level focuses on more advanced skill development. Players are exposed to faster pitching speeds, harder hit balls, and the overall pace of the game is much faster. Professional umpires enforce the Rules and Regulations of Little League Baseball. A postseason tournament and Coventry Little League World Series will determine the champion for the division. There is 1 weeknight practice which is scheduled after teams are formed. Games are typically Tuesday and Friday evenings but this is subject to change.
Juniors (13-14 yo) - This division plays on a conventional 90’ diamond with a 60.5’ pitching distance; and will help further develop player’s baseball skills past league age 12. Games include travel and will be against division teams in District 3, as well as an All-Star season.
Seniors (15-16 yo) - This division plays on a conventional 90’ diamond with a 60.5’ pitching distance; and will help further develop player’s baseball skills past league age 12. Games include travel and will be against division teams in District 3, as well as an All-Star season.
FALL BALL: Registration typically opens at the beginning of July.
NOTE: League age is the same as Spring League Age for the given year.
League Age 4/5 (T-ball / Intro to Coach Pitch) - This division is for League age first time players and those who played T-ball in the spring. The season will start using the tee with the goal of having the coach pitch by the end of the season. Best efforts will be made to adjust play to the team's abilities. There is one weeknight practice which is scheduled after teams are formed. Games typically Saturday afternoons but this is subject to change.
League Age 6/7 (Intro to Kid Pitch) - The goal of this division is to be kid pitch from a shortened distance. (typically 4-6 feet less than normal pitching distance). Play is adjusted based on the team's capabilities and may include some coach pitch. There is one weeknight practice which is scheduled after teams are formed. Games typically Saturday afternoons but this is subject to change.
League Age 8/9 (District Inter-league, "Intro to AAA") - This is a district inter-league with other towns. There is one weeknight practice set after teams are formed. There are two games per week. Typically one on Monday/Tuesday and one on Saturday but this is subject to change. Some games are in Coventry and some games are at other towns' fields.
League Age 10/11 (District Inter-league, "Intro to Majors") - This is a district inter-league with other towns. There is one weeknight practice set after teams are formed. There are two games per week. Typically one on Wednesday/Thursday and one on Saturday but this is subject to change. Some games are in Coventry and some games are at other towns' fields.