FALL BASEBALL SEASON INFORMATION
Fall Season is our development baseball season.
We will begin the Fall Season in August with games continuing through the first week of October. Teams will be formed the week prior to the first week of Fall Ball. Teams are created to maximize "fun" - allowing friends to play on the same team or for parents to select coaches they prefer. There is no player assessment or "draft" if Fall Ball. As such, players can "play up" in order to test their skills or "play down" in order to gain confidence in their skills. While kid-pitch division teams typically keep score during the game, wins or losses don't matter, there are no division standings, and no season ending tournament or trophies. The objective of Fall Ball is to have fun playing baseball and to develop skills. Coaches are encouraged to allow all players to experience different playing positions including pitcher, catcher, and first base (positions that are often more restricted during our Spring Season).
FALL DIVISIONS
A Division - this is the entry level "modified kid pitch" program. Players entering A should be able to defend themselves from a thrown ball. It is a full baseball game - outs are recorded and score is kept. It is a "no walks" game where a player pitches until four balls are thrown to a batter. A coach then pitches to resolve the at bat. Players are typically aged between 7-8 years old.
AA Division - this is the entry level full "kid pitch" program. Players entering AA should be able to generally catch a thrown ball. It is a full baseball game - outs are recorded and score is kept. Players are typically aged between 7-10 years old.
AAA Division - this is the transitional level program that precedes the "elite" level of our Majors. Pitching distance is the same as our Majors Division and most of the same rules apply. It is designed for players that are ready to play at a more competitive level, but are not yet prepared for the speed of the Majors game level. Players are typically aged between 9-11 years old.
Majors Division - this is the elite level program that plays by the full Little League rules. It is designed for the players that are ready to play a full competitive game. Players are typically aged between 10-12 years old.
Intermediate Division - the Intermediate Division uses a pitching distance that is longer than in the Majors Division (50' instead of 46') and base paths that are longer (70' instead of 60'). The Intermediate Division permits lead-offs and so also includes balks by the pitcher. ANY PLAYER AGED 11-14 CAN REGISTER in the Intermediate Division.
Junior / Senior Division - the Junior / Senior Division uses a field configuration that is the same as high school baseball (60' pitching distance 90' base paths). The Junior / Senior Division is for ANY PLAYER AGED 13-16.
CALENDAR:
Registration for Fall will open by July 23.
Practices will begin mid Aug.
Games will begin late Aug or first week of Sep.
Last game will be first week of Oct.
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Platte Canyon Little League currently offers the following SPRING Baseball programs:
Please note that some ages overlap over multiple programs. When registering, please choose the program you feel is the best fit for your athlete. PCLL reserves the right to adjust any player at any level for safety reasons as well as to best accommodate the most athletes.
Tee Ball (Rookie League)
This program is for the young players ages 4 to 6 years old just learning the game. Tee Ball utilizes an adjustable batting tee for hitting. The program runs from April through mid-June with games beginning in May. This program features structured learning with 1-2 practices per week until games begin and 1-2 games per week thereafter. There are no longer practices after games begin. Over the course of the season, coaches and players will engage in a series of lessons utilizing activities that include skills, drills and plenty of physical activity. All players participate, no score is kept and outs are not called.
Coach Pitch (Farm League)
This program focuses on skills essential for building a solid foundation for the game of baseball while having fun. It is intended for players ages 6-9 years old who are ready to hit a moving ball. Little League rules are modified for the youngsters to promote skill development. Coaches are allowed on the field and pitch to their own teams. We do not keep score or strike count at this level and kids are given as many as 9 to 10 pitches to hit. Later in the season as skills develop, score may be kept and outs called. This is decided on a case-by-case basis by the coaches before the start of each game. The season runs from April through June with games beginning in May. The season generally consists of 2 practices per week at the start of the season, with 2 games per week when season play begins.
Kid Pitch Levels:
The following levels require players to attend an Assessment Day scheduled at the start of the season. Coaches will determine the level of team each player is on. Please register for what you think is the best fit while understanding the actual level may change after Assessments.
A Minor League
This is a "modified kid pitch" program. Players entering A should be able to defend themselves from a thrown ball. The Single A Division plays a full baseball game - outs are recorded, score is kept, and we crown "champions" at the end of the season. The program includes one practice on a weeknight, one game on a weeknight, and one game on Saturdays. Games are played with 50' base paths and 40' pitching distances. The division plays a "no walks" rule set that incorporates a coach pitching after four balls are thrown to a batter. Players in this Division are typically aged between 7-9 years old and want to experience a more competitive game than our Coach Pitch division, but are not yet ready for the full AA Division.
AA Minor League
This league is designed for players ages 8-12 years old and first or second year of kid-pitch baseball. Practices will begin shortly after Assessment Day with games beginning in early April and running through mid-June. Play throughout the season is kid-pitch (kids pitching to kids), culminating with a league tournament to end the season. Expect 2-3 practices or games per week. Little League rules are followed including pitch counts and playing time requirements. AA Minor League teams play between 12 and 18 games and may travel to other metro area sites for inter-league play. 12 year olds may not pitch at this level.
AAA Minor League
This league is designed for players ages 9-12 years old with at least 1 to 2 years of kid-pitch baseball experience. Practices will begin shortly after Assessment Day with games beginning in early April and running through mid-June. Expect 2-3 practices or games per week. Play throughout the season is kid-pitch, culminating with a league tournament to end the season. Little League rules are followed including pitch counts and playing time requirements. AAA Minor League teams play between 12 and 18 games and may travel to other metro area sites for inter-league play. 12 year olds may not pitch at this level.
Major League
Play at this level generally consists of 10-12 year old players. Practices will begin shortly after Assessment Day with games beginning in early April and running through mid-June. Expect 3-4 practices or games per week. Play throughout the season is kid-pitch, culminating with a league tournament to end the season. Little League rules are followed including pitch counts and playing time requirements. Major League teams play between 15 and 20 games and may travel to other metro area sites for inter-league play. Players from this division are eligible to play on the All-Star team that competes through July in Colorado District 5 Little League Baseball (depending on number of players registered).
Junior League
Play at this level generally consists of 12-14 year old players. Practices will begin shortly after Assessment Day with games beginning in early April and running through mid-June. Little League rules are followed including pitch counts and playing time requirements. Expect 3-4 practices or games per week. Play throughout the season is kid-pitch, culminating with a league tournament to end the season. Junior League teams play between 15 and 20 games and may travel to other metro area sites for inter-league play. The Junior Division and the Senior Division MAY be combined into a single Division, depending on the number of registrants in each Division. Players from this division are eligible to play on the All-Star team that competes through July in Colorado District 5 Little League Baseball (depending on number of players registered).
Senior League
Play at this level generally consists of 14-16 year old players. Practices will begin shortly after Assessment Day with games beginning in early April and running through July 1. Expect 3-4 practices or games per week. Play throughout the season is kid-pitch, culminating with a league tournament to end the season. PCLL does not have plans for a Senior League for the 2020 season. If there is enough interest, teams will be added! If there is not enough interest for PCLL, there may be an opportunity to play on a Ken Caryl LL team. The Junior Division and the Senior Division MAY be combined into a single Division, depending on the number of registrants in each Division. Players from this division are eligible to play on the All-Star team that competes through July in Colorado District 5 Little League Baseball (depending on number of players registered).
***Please note that PCLL reserves the right to move players from one level to another for safety reasons as well as to accommodate the most players depending on interest at each level. This is done at the coach's discretion.
Little League has strict age cutoff dates. To find out more click here: Little League Age Calculator