ECNLL uses Little League International’s official League Age (not your player’s current age). Use the official 2026 Baseball Age Chart to determine league age.

League Ages 4–5 (and first-time 6-year-olds)

• Entry level to organized baseball; fully instructional and encouraging.
• Every child bats and plays in the field every inning.
• Games up to ~90 minutes (typically no more than 3 innings, depending on roster size).
• First-year league age 5 and 6 players must start in Tee Ball.

League Ages 5–8 (league age 5–6 must complete at least one season of Tee Ball)

• First half: Coach Pitch
• Second half: Machine Pitch
• Up to 5 pitches from coach (or 7 from machine); if no hit, may hit off tee.
• Three swinging strikes or seven pitches without a hit = out.
• No advancing on overthrows and no stealing.
• Catchers introduced; teams may field a 10th defensive player.

Games are generally about 90 minutes.

League Ages 6–9 (with some 10-year-olds)

• First half: Coach Pitch • Second half: Full Kid Pitch
• Full batting order; 9 play defense at a time.
• Steals: may steal 2nd & 3rd after pitch crosses the plate; home is “locked.”
• Half-inning ends at 4 runs or 3 outs (until 4th inning).

Games are typically 105–130 minutes. Participates in “Little Stars” (D41) for league ages 7–8.

League Ages 8–10 (with some 11-year-olds)

• Fully player-pitch (no coach pitch); catcher becomes critical.
• Run limit: 5 runs per half-inning.
• Typical games: 1:45–2:00 (no new inning after 2 hours; interleague rules may apply).
• League age 8 may be considered if completed two Spring seasons in CAPS.

Participates in District 41 TOC and players are eligible for 10U and 11U All Stars.

League Ages 10–12

• Most competitive core Little League division (LLWS level).
• Generally no time limit; 6 innings played in full (5½ if home team leading in bottom of 6th).
• League age 10 may be considered if played at least two Spring seasons in Minor A.
• Drop third strike is enforced.

Participates in District 41 TOC and players are eligible for 11U and 12U All Stars.

League Ages 11–13

• Plays on a 50/70 field; leads and pick-offs allowed.
• Faster pace and more advanced strategy.
• League age 11–12 may double-roster with Majors with required approvals.

League Ages 13–16 (exact ranges may vary by league decision)

• Full-size field; similar to high school baseball.
• Games minimum of 5 innings (within time limit) or 7 innings; may exceed 2 hours.

Juniors and Seniors participate in All Stars.

When you begin online registration and enter your player’s date of birth, the system will automatically show eligible divisions. Based on evaluations and league needs, ECNLL may adjust division placement.