Team Formation & Rosters
Each season, we strive to set up teams and divisions that are fair and balanced so we can provide a better learning experience for all players.
We ask players that could potentially play in multiple divisions to participate in Player Assessment Day so coaches can become familiar with their skill level before rosters are created.
Note that eligibility is determined by Little League Age, which may differ from actual age or school grade. Confirm your player's League Age here >>
📝 Majors & Minors Draft Process
Softball and Baseball Majors/Minors Divisions use a "Plan B - Alternate Redraft Method" to ensure balanced teams.
- Setup: The league determines the number of teams/roster sizes and assigns managers.
- Draft Order: Managers draw numbers for draft order. Those with eligible players exercise their options for Round 1 to place their children on their roster.
- Selection: Managers select players within the division's age range. Returning players must be drafted before new players. Majors coaches must draft all available 12-year-olds first.
- Snake Draft: The draft follows a snake order (e.g., Round 1: 1-4, Round 2: 4-1, Round 3: 1-4) until rosters are full.
- Skill Balance: Managers are expected to balance skill positions (e.g., catchers/pitchers) to maintain fair competition across the league.
- Board Approval: The League President nominates managers and coaches following the draft, and the Board of Directors gives final approval
⚾ Intermediate 50/70
Tryout Required: Participation in the 50/70 division requires a tryout, which also counts as the player assessment.
If a player is not placed on an Intermediate 50/70 team, they will automatically be assigned to a 46/60 roster to ensure they still have a team to play with.
🌱 Developmental Divisions
Rookies and Tee Ball are purely developmental divisions, not competitive ones.
Rosters for these divisions are created using a "Plan C" draft method (blind draft or assignment by Player Agent) to ensure random but even distribution of ages.
📋 Player Assessment Day
When: Late February or early March (leading up to the draft).
This allows our coaches to evaluate players' skills and begin forming balanced teams. It is a short, one-hour workout where coaches meet your player and assess their skill level. This is not a tryout—everyone who registers makes a team.
How it works: Players are assigned to small groups and participate in five short drills. The whole process takes 30-40 minutes. Returning 12-year-olds are exempt.
❓ Assessment Day FAQs
Is this a tryout?
No! Every player that registers makes a team. Division placement is guided by overall enrollment, the draft, league age, and skill level.
Why isn't my player in a group with friends/classmates?
Groups are formed based on Little League Age, not calendar year or school grade. We must organize according to governing body rules.
What if we can't attend?
We try to hold a makeup day, but scheduling is challenging. If a player is not seen by coaches, they will generally default to being drafted "on age" (the lowest division for their league age) to prioritize safety.
Can the League place my player in a higher division?
No. Teams are formed via draft. Your player must be drafted by a coach onto a team; the League does not place them.
⚠️ Teammate Requests & Placement Policy
As part of the registration process, you are asked to acknowledge that we may not honor a request to place your player:
- On the same team as any other player (including siblings).
- On any specific team (Exception: Sponsors are automatically placed on their sponsored team).
- With a specific manager or coach.
- With a team based on specific practice/game times.
- Within a specific division or league.
Final determination occurs during the draft. While you may email suggestions ([email protected]), your player may end up in a different division than requested. Appeals to change draft results will not be accommodated.
"But I want to coach with [Name]!"
To prevent 'stacking,' we use a draft system. If you want to combine forces, one coach should volunteer as Head Coach; they can then draft the other as an assistant coach through their player.
"But I need a carpool!"
All teams in a division practice/play on the same nights at the same facility. This allows for ridesharing even if players are on different teams.
Age vs. Classmates
Little League Age may differ from calendar age. We must follow Little League International guidelines for charter/insurance purposes and cannot accommodate requests to keep players with classmates if their league ages differ.
Note: Fall Ball programs are more informal and may accommodate requests. Summer Tournament/Travel teams use tryouts, not drafts.