Little League is the largest youth sports organization in the world, and is governed by international rules for the safety and well-being of the children who play. The Western Massachusetts district includes Agawam, Westfield, Northampton, Gateway, Amherst, Belchertown, Easthampton and Southampton. Longmeadow Little League offers the regular season (April-June), where all games are played in town, a summer league (July), several teams that compete in regional tournaments and the opportunity to play in the Little League World Series. The summer league and tournaments are included as part of the registration fee. Children can also play up to the level of competition they are ready for, regardless of age. LLL provides the best balance of skills development and competition and is committed to teaching teamwork, respect, and sportsmanship at all levels of the game. Most importantly, we want to make sure everyone has fun - players, coaches, and parents. At all age groups from AAA and up players may have the opportunity to play in The Little League World Series and other Summer Tournaments. If your child is selected, LLL would support the cost of summer baseball. The regular season starts the last week of April
Divisions of Play
Developmental Divisions (score not kept)
Little Sluggers: Exploratory program for 4 year old's. Meets weekly.
Tee Ball: Introductory program for young players. Meets weekly.
Coach Pitch: Coaches pitch and manage games on-field. Tee’s used for players still learning. 1 game / 1 practice per week.
Pitching Machine / Player Pitch: Most baseball rules apply, pitching machine used for half of the game, players pitch the other half. 1 game / 1 practice per week.
Competitive Divisions (typical baseball rules, score kept, playoffs/championships, coaches are not on the field)
Minors: 60’ Diamond, some rules modifications as players enter competitive play.
Majors: 60’ Diamond. Standard Little League rules.
Intermediate: 50/70’ Diamond. A transitional division between the full-sized field and the smaller sized field using a 50-foot pitching distance and 70-foot base paths.
Babe Ruth: 90’ Diamond (full-size). The Babe Ruth team(s) play in the Westfield Babe Ruth League. This is a competitive division and teams will be determined based on a tryout. Registrants are not guaranteed a roster spot and will be drafted based on ability.
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