How old does my child need to be to sign up?
Programs are available for kids ages 4-12. Those who are 4 years old or will turn 4 by August 31st can sign up for tee ball. Those turning 13 by August 31 or earlier are NOT eligible to play. For those turning 13 years old before August 31, there are baseball opportunities with middle school teams, local Babe Ruth leagues, or travel teams with the Strike Zone or Bases Loaded.
Do you offer softball? Where do girls play?
BRLL softball is back for 2022 for those girls age 9-12 (or advanced 8 year olds with an evaluation - girls age 4-8 will continue to play farm league baseball) who would prefer to play minors/majors softball vs minors/majors baseball. Softball will be played at BRMS with 2 practices during the week and a game on Saturdays. To make this work however we will need help from families, so please volunteer!
How can I help? What help do you need?
We ALWAYS need help! It takes a lot of work to create a fun, safe, active, learning environment for the kids! We need coaches (especially new coaches in farm league -- no experience needed!!) and crucially, UMPIRES. Having volunteer umpires takes that pressure off the coach, who is often stuck umpiring his/her team's game.
There are many more opportunities and we always need the assistance. Check out the Volunteers tab for more information!
What are the different levels in Little League? What level will my child be?
Little League is for boys and girls ages 4 through 12. It is organized into tee ball/coach pitch (4-8 years old), minors (9-10) and majors (11-12). Your child's placement will follow these guidelines but we will sometimes adjust based on team balancing or a particular child's needs. For example, we often take advanced 8 year olds and place them in the minors division (based on coaches evaluations ONLY).
Tee Ball/Coach Pitch:
A: 4 and 5 year olds, new players. We use a structured tee ball program designed by Little League, focused on fun and safety. At this age we're making the game fun while setting the foundation for building fundamentals in the future. Games are short and fun.
AA: 6 and 7 year olds, returning payers. At this level coaches pitch, with some tee-ball mixed in. We're working on throwing and catching skills, learning how to hit, while remaining focused on fun and safety. Games are short and fun.
AAA: 7 and 8 year olds, returning players. Coaches pitch exclusively and real game situations are introduced. The catcher position is introduced. Practice time is devoted to skill and fundamentals development. Potential pitchers are identified and may pitch toward the end of the season.
Minors & Majors - Kid Pitch:
Minors: 9-10 year olds (& advanced 8 yr olds). For the regular season we may bring up some 8 year olds who are more experienced. The step from AAA to Minors is big, yet exciting. 6 inning games observing all the rules, players pitch, we travel to other towns in the area. Games & practices are Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. We work to slow it down & find coachable moments within the game. Season is typically 12-14 games.
Majors: 11 and 12 year olds. This is the highest level of Little League organized baseball we offer. Games & practices are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Season is typically 12-14 games.
13+ options include school teams, Babe Ruth (the MMU district middle schools form one to two teams each season), and travel teams through Bases Loaded or the Strike Zone.