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Farm Baseball

This Farm division of Little League acts as a natural “next step” into baseball for graduating Teeballers. This division stresses skills development, tracking pitching and more “real game experience.” Unlike Minors, where players pitch to each other from a full 46 foot mound, a machine or coach pitches. No batter walks. Batters either hits or uses a tee on their last strike.

*League Age 8 year olds should attend Evaluations and are eligible to play in the Minors division. If you would like your 8 year old to be considered eligible for a Minors team, please contact our Players Agent and attend evaluations. 

Who Can Play?

    • “League Age” 5 – 8 year olds
    • Players who are league age 5 or 6 and have played T-ball in an official Little League program will be placed in Farm
    • Players who are league age 5 or 6 and have not played T-ball in an official Little League program will be placed in Teeball
    • Other ages may play up or play down as appropriate
    • New and experienced players are welcome
    • Players are selected through mandatory assessments 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
    • Full game schedule
    • 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
    • Coaches share the umpiring responsibilities at this level. 


    What equipment is needed?

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


    Other recommended items include:

    • Batting Gloves
    • Belt
    • Sunglasses
    • Equipment Bag
    • Cooling Devices


    Parent Expectations

    Parents are expected to help with the following:

    • Field care as directed
    • Prompt drop off and pickup


    Schedules

    Games:

    • 1-2 Farm games will typically be played per week usually on Monday, Wednesday/Thursday, and Saturdays. Games are played against other VRLL teams as set by the league


    Practices:

    • Typically, 1-2 per week during the season, as set by the head coach
    • Blended use of full fields, training gear, and occasional batting cages


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

    Click here for the rules of play

      

      

      


    Registration Listing

    2025 Fall Baseball

    Vernon-Rockville Little League Registration
    Welcome to the VRLL Online Registration System.

    Little League 2025 Fall Baseball

    This program is for girls and boys LEAGUE ages 4 -12 to play in one of our defined age divisions of Little League Spring Baseball. 
    There are many different programs to choose from. Please enroll members in the proper program per the description & age. The season runs from early September - mid-Octoberr . Most teams have 1-2 practices during the week that start in late August. Depending on the program, games are held on some weeknights and Saturdays &/or Sundays. Some teams can expect to have light travel to surrounding towns for some games during the season.

    There are multiple levels of play that we anticipate providing:
    • Tee Ball Level- 4-6 year olds (6 year olds who have not completed Tee Ball must register here)
    • Farm Level- Most 7-8 year olds (6 Year olds are allowed to play in Farm if they have completed Tee Ball)
    • Minors Level- Most 9-11 year olds (Some 8 year olds will be placed in minors based on feedback)
    • Majors Level - (Returning Majors Players, and league age 9-11 who have a strong opportunity to be considered for Spring 2026 Majors)

    Majors roster priority is provided to current majors players first. Players wishing to be considered for a majors team should register as a prospect to be considered for a team. Should there be enough room to add players to a team requesting players will be evaluated for placement based on coach input from the previous season and other safety considerations.
    *Note, players new to Majors in the fall are not guaranteed to be placed on a team or to be drafted to a Majors team in the spring. You should wait to purchase new bats and gloves until you speak with a coach who can guide sizing and affiliation requirements. All bats not made of wood must have the USA bat stamp on them.

    Since Fall Ball has a developmental focus, players are placed into Fall Ball leagues based on what their Little League age will be for the next spring/summer season.  VRLL adheres to the “Age Determination Date” requirements established by Little League, Inc. 
    Games generally start the weekend after Labor Day and typically run through the second or third week of October.

    Boys & girls that will be Little League aged 4 to 12 for the 2026 spring/summer season are eligible to play 2025 Fall baseball at VRLL. A player’s age as of August 31, 2026 will be that player’s Little League age for the 2025 fall season. VRLL is required to adhere to the “Age Determination Date” requirements established by Little League, Inc. 

    Making sense of the ages and placement:

    Age 4
    • Birth Year = Sep - Dec 2021 & Jan - Aug 2022
    • Tball: Players who are league age 4 must register in T-Ball.

    Age 5
    • Birth Year = Sep - Dec 2020 & Jan - Aug 2021
    • Tball: Players who are league age 5 must register in T-Ball.
    
    Age 6
    • Birth Year = Sep - Dec 2019 & Jan - Aug 2020
    • Tball: Players who are league age 6 with no prior Little League experience must register in T-Ball.
    • Farm A: Players who are age 6 and have played T-ball in an official Little League program will be placed in Farm

    Age 7
    • Birth Year = Sep - Dec 2018 & Jan - Aug 2019
    • Farm: All players who are age 7 will be placed in Farm.

    Age 8
    • Birth Year = Sep - Dec 2017 & Jan - Aug 2018
    • Farm: Most players who are age 8 will be placed in Farm. 
    • Minors: Players who show advanced skillsets may be moved to Minors to challenge their skills and to ensure safe play for those in Farm.

    Age 9:
    • Birth Year = Sept - Dec 2016 & Jan - Aug 2017
    • All 9 yr olds must attend evaluations and are typically placed in Minors. Please follow By-Law protocol for Majors consideration.
    • Minors: The majority of 9-year-olds will play Minors.
    • Majors: All 9 yr olds must attend evaluations and are eligible to be drafted in Majors. Any 9 yr old who is not selected for the Majors draft will be placed in Minors. Register your player for Baseball- Minors: Player Pitch & Major Prospects

    Age 10:
    • Birth Year = Sept - Dec 2015 & Jan - Aug 2016
    • All 10 yr olds must attend evaluations and may be drafted to a Majors team.
    • Minors: The majority of 10-year-olds will play Minors.
    • Majors: All 10 yr olds must attend evaluations and are eligible to be drafted in Majors. Any 10 yr old who is not selected for the Majors draft will be placed in Minors. Register your player for Baseball- Minors: Player Pitch & Major Prospects

    Age 11:
    • Birth Year = Sept - Dec 2014 & Jan - Aug 2015
    • Minors: All 11 yr olds must attend evaluations and may be drafted to a Majors team
    • Majors: Any 11 yr old who is not selected for the Majors draft will be placed in Minors. Register your player for Baseball- Minors: Player Pitch & Major Prospects

     Age 12:
    • Birth Year = Sept - Dec 2013 & Jan - Aug 2014
    • Minors: All 12 yr olds must attend evaluations and will be drafted to a Majors team.  
    • Majors: All 12-year-olds will be placed in Majors. Register your player for Baseball- Minors: Player Pitch & Major Prospects

    Eligibility - All new players and players registering on our new site are required to upload proof of residency (using a valid drivers license and at least one utility bill received within the last three months) or proof of school enrollment in Vernon Rockville CT (using the most recent progress report or report card). Also, all new players are required to upload a copy of the child's birth certificate. Returning players and previously registered players on the new site do not need residency, school or age verification.

    General Members - This program is for adults who wish to participate actively in the organization and operation of the league. All Board Members, Managers, Coaches, Team Parents and anyone helping with field maintenance, snack shack or any other function that directly contributes to the league's operation, are eligible. General Members participate in the annual General Membership meeting to review the state of the league, its funds, its future plans and the voting of its new Board of Directors. A $1 fee is required to become a General Member.

    Coach & Volunteer - This program is for adults who wish to register to participate actively in VRLL as a Board Member, Manager, Coach, Team Parent, help with field maintenance, snack shack or any other function that directly contributes to the league's operation. A secure background check portal link will be sent to the email you provide us on this form. We need your help to run the league and our teams. Please consider completing the separate coach/volunteer registration to help manage, coach or volunteer. There is a $30 charge added to accounts that choose not to volunteer. Our league can't function without you! Our league can't function without you! Approved league volunteers, including Board, Managers, and coaches, should request a discount registration code for their player BEFORE PAYING.

    Note: Registrations not paid in full and/or checks not received within 14 days will be auto-deleted from the system and your player will not be placed on a team. 

    Fall Offerings: Fall division & team offerings are based on the number of players registering and the availability of volunteer coaches. Should we not be able to form a team in a specific division, full refunds will be provided. 

    If you have any questions or problems with registration, please don't hesitate to email us at [email protected]



    

    Farm - Baseball (Machine Pitch)

    Registration closes on 09/13/2025 at 12:00 AM
    Season Dates: 09/06/2025 to 10/17/2026
    Show Details
    $125.00

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    P. O. Box 3087 
    Vernon, Connecticut 06066

    Phone: 860-245-9640

    Email: [email protected]

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