Registration Information
Spring Season: Registration opens early December. Registration closes mid-February for Juniors, Majors, and Minors Divisions (due to player evaluations) and mid-April for Tee Ball and Rookies Divisions. Season runs April-June.
Key Dates:
- Evaluations: Typically the last weekend in February
- Practices begin: Mid March
- Opening Day: Late April
Financial assistance available - no child turned away due to financial constraints.
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Parent Resources
Parents are essential partners in creating a positive baseball experience!
- Volunteer Opportunities: Coaching, team parent, field maintenance, concessions, scorekeeping
- Equipment Exchange: Donate or receive gently used equipment via our Resale Page on Facebook
- Training: Coach certification and umpire clinics available
All volunteers undergo background checks and receive proper training.
Register as a Parent Volunteer
Tee Ball (Ages 4-6)
An Introduction to Baseball Fun
The perfect starting point for K4 and K5 children (ages 4-6) to learn baseball basics in a fun, non-competitive environment.
- Batting Skills: Learn basic stance and swing mechanics using a stationary tee at ideal hitting height.
- Fielding Fundamentals: Develop hand-eye coordination with proper glove position and basic throwing mechanics.
- Base Running: Learn proper base running direction and rules through game-based activities.
- Team Concepts: Understand basic positions and teamwork while rotating through all defensive positions.
- Character Development: Build social skills including following directions, taking turns, sharing, and enjoying group activities.
- Game Format: 2-hour Saturday morning games with a pre-game practice. All players bat each inning.
Development Pathway: Tee Ball builds the motor skills and social foundation needed for Coach Pitch, where players will begin hitting a moving ball.
Rookies - Coach Pitch League (Ages 5-7)
Next Step in Learning Baseball
For K5 and 1st graders ready to advance from tee hitting to pitched balls, with coaches pitching at controlled speeds to build confidence.
- Hitting Advancement: Transition to hitting moving balls pitched by coaches, focusing on tracking, timing and contact.
- Fielding Progress: Learn proper fielding stance and throwing to the correct base in game situations.
- Position Awareness: Understand basic position responsibilities while safely rotating through all possible defensive spots.
- Baseball Rules: Introduction to basics, like outs, force plays, and simple game situations.
- Character Growth: Develop patience, listening skills, and basic emotional regulation while learning good sportsmanship.
- Game Format: 6-inning games with coach pitching (5-pitch maximum with tee option). Weeknight practices and Saturday games.
Development Pathway: Coach Pitch builds hitting confidence and emotional maturity, preparing players for Machine Pitch with faster, more consistent pitches.
Rookies - Machine Pitch League (Ages 6-8)
Stepping Up the Game
For 1st and 2nd graders with basic hitting skills. Consistent machine pitching helps develop advanced batting and defensive skills.
- Consistent Hitting: Mechanical pitching (35-40 mph) allows focus on proper stance, swing mechanics and hit placement.
- Defensive Strategy: Learn positioning, backing up bases, and making plays to the correct base.
- Baseball IQ: Understand force outs, tag-ups, basic baserunning strategy, and situational awareness.
- Team Cooperation: Communicate with teammates and work together on defense.
- Personal Growth: Build resilience, confidence, and teamwork. Learn to bounce back from setbacks and value practice.
- Game Format: 6-inning games with 5-run maximum per inning. Score kept but standings not emphasized.
Development Pathway: Machine Pitch builds hitting confidence and teamwork, preparing players for Minors where they'll face live player pitching.
Minors League (Ages 9-10)
Building Skills and Understanding the Full Game
Introduces 3rd and 4th graders to player pitching and more complex rules, developing advanced skills and game strategy.
- Player Pitching: Learn proper mechanics and accuracy with age-appropriate pitch counts and rest requirements.
- Advanced Hitting: Adjust to different pitch speeds and locations while developing consistent swing mechanics.
- Defensive Skills: Begin position specialization while still learning multiple positions. Master footwork, double plays, and cutoffs.
- Game Strategy: Learn sacrifice bunts, hit-and-run plays, and defensive positioning based on game situations.
- Life Skills: Develop concentration, focus, and emotional control. Accept constructive criticism and respect opponents and umpires.
- Game Format: 6-inning games with umpires. Regular season standings and end-of-season tournament.
Development Pathway: Minors introduces live pitching and strategic play while teaching sportsmanship, preparing players for higher competition in Majors.
Majors League (Ages 11-12)
Advancing to the Next Level
For 5th and 6th graders ready for higher competition on traditional Little League fields (46' pitching, 60' bases).
- Pitching Development: Learn different pitch types, location strategy, and techniques for holding runners.
- Situational Hitting: Master hit placement, moving runners, adjusting to different pitchers, and plate discipline.
- Defensive Specialization: Focus on primary positions while mastering advanced concepts like double cuts and bunt coverage.
- Baseball Strategy: Learn pitch selection, defensive positioning, and baserunning decisions through game situations.
- Character Building: Develop responsibility, accountability, and leadership. Learn mental toughness and team commitment.
- Game Format: Official Little League rules with formal umpiring, scorekeeping, and standings. Teams selected through player evaluation.
Development Pathway: Majors reinforces fundamentals and develops character traits essential for success at higher levels, preparing for Intermediate 50/70.
Juniors League (Ages 12-14)
The Full Baseball Experience
Provides 7th-8th graders with regulation baseball experience (60'6" pitching, 90' bases) as direct preparation for high school baseball.
- Full-Field Skills: Adapt to regulation dimensions by developing arm strength for longer throws and adjusting timing between bases.
- Advanced Pitching: Master pitch variety, location, and situational pitching while building stamina and velocity.
- Complete Hitting: Adjust to higher-level pitching with refined timing and approach. Develop power hitting and all-field hitting ability.
- Position Mastery: Receive position-specific coaching resembling high school instruction with emphasis on defensive systems.
- Leadership Development: Build mature leadership, mental toughness, and time management. Learn to balance academics with athletics and mentor younger players.
- Player-Led Game Management: Take ownership of on-field decisions and strategy in preparation for high school expectations.
Development Pathway: Juniors completes the Little League progression, preparing players for the Nicolet Knights high school program with strong foundations in baseball skills and character development.
Benefits of Spring Season Baseball
Why Spring Baseball Is Special
Our comprehensive spring program offers young players a complete baseball experience that develops skills, builds character, and creates lasting memories.
- Full Season Experience: The spring season provides the complete baseball journey from pre-season practices through regular season games and end-of-season tournaments.
- Team Building: Players develop strong bonds with teammates and coaches through a full season of practices and games.
- Skill Progression: The longer spring season allows for gradual skill development and mastery through consistent practice and game application.
- Multi-Faceted Development: Beyond baseball skills, players develop confidence, resilience, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
- Community Connection: Spring baseball brings our community together through Opening Day celebrations, regular games, and shared experiences.
- All-Star Opportunity: Spring participation makes players eligible for All-Star tournament teams that compete beyond the regular season.
Spring baseball is the foundation of our program, providing the comprehensive baseball experience that builds skills for a lifetime of enjoyment of the game. For many families, Little League becomes a cherished tradition that creates lasting memories and friendships.