This Minors division of Little League promotes a higher level of competition than Farm and emphasizes more of the standard rules of Little League baseball. The focus in Minors remains on education, development and teamwork while encouraging a deeper understanding of the game and advancing skill development in order to prepare players for successful participation at the Majors level. Players pitch from the full 46-foot pitching distance for the first time and gain a better understanding of offensive and defensive strategies.

*League Age 10, 11, & 12 year olds who attend Evaluations are eligible to play in the Majors division and may be drafted to a Majors team . If you would like your 9 year old to be considered eligible for a Majors team, please contact our Players Agent. 

Who can play?

• “League Age” 9 – 11 year olds
• Other ages may play up or down as appropriate
• New and experienced players are welcome
• Players are selected through mandatory evaluation to ensure teams have balanced skill levels

What is included?

• A jersey, hat, and socks that players get to keep!
• A team photo
• Use of basic playing equipment (bats, catchers gear, etc)
• Regular full field practices and batting cage access
• Robust game schedule
• Playoffs: Town Playoff
• 1 manager and 2+ dedicated coaches per team
• All coaches are background checked with 1 or more coaches certified in CPR & First Aid
• Easy to use team specific web and mobile platform for schedules and communications
• Knowledgeable youth umpires are used for all games

What equipment is needed?

• Glove
• Baseball Pants (Grey Recommended)
• Cleats
• Hydration
• Groin Protector

Other recommended items include:

• • Personal Batting Helmet (Strongly Encouraged)
• Batting Gloves
• Belt
• Sunglasses
• Equipment Bag
• Personal Specialized Position Equipment
• Cooling Devices
  

Parent Expectations

Parents are expected to help with the following:

• Field care as directed
• Scorekeeping (one scorekeeper from the home team is required for a game to be played)
• Volunteering in the concession on a rotational basis
• Prompt drop off and pickup

Schedules

Games:

• 2-3 Minors games will typically be played per week usually on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturdays. Games are played against other VRLL teams and possibly Little Leagues throughout Greater Hartford/Tolland Counties, as set by the league

Practices:

• Typically, 2 per week during the season, as set by the head coach
• Blended use of full fields, batting cages, bullpens, and training gear

*Schedules are published once teams are created. All schedules subject to change.

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