Below is a short explanation of each Baseball Division and season timeline employed by Elgin Classic Little League. Also included is a link to the Little League Age calculator that we follow to determine ages. The AAA, Major, Intermediate and Junior Divisions require a player evaluation to ensure that player is in the correct division. Elgin Classic also creates teams based on the skill level of its players - creating competitive balance between teams.
Player evaluations will be held the weekend of Saturday, February 23rd at a location to be determined. Evaluation times are still to be determined.
Teams for most divisions will be chosen in late February to early March and practices starting soon after depending on division and weather. Our Opening Day Ceremony at Wing Park will most likely be held Saturday, April 27th.
Games for some of the older divisions start mid to late April but most division games start early May. The season runs through May and June with Little League All-Stars tournaments in July.
If you are NOT sure about which division to place your child, make a best guess or reach out to a board member. We will make a final determination after your child is evaluated.
Register soon to take advantage of the early bird discount available through January 13! On January 14, all registration fees will increase by $25. Late fees will be applied after February 15th. Registration closes February 22nd.
This year, treat tickets for all home games will be included in the registration fee for Tee Ball, AA, AAA, and Majors.
Beginning this year, the $50 non-volunteer fee will be charged to all (no longer waived automatically if you volunteer at registration to manage or coach). Only two hours of volunteer service is required to qualify for the refund. The refund will be in the form of a credit to your account which can be used toward future registrations. (If your child chooses not to return in subsequent years, you can request a check refund from our treasurer.)
After reviewing the Baseball Divisions below you can log into (or register) your account at www.elginclassicll.com and register your child(ren).
TEE BALL DIVISION - $55 ($80 after January 13)
4-6 Year Old Players
Tee Ball is for boys and girls, 4-6 years old, who want to learn the fundamentals of hitting and fielding.
In Tee Ball, players hit a ball off a batting tee. Rules of the game may be varied to accommodate the need for teaching.
The primary goals of Tee Ball are to instruct children in the fundamentals of baseball and to allow them to experience the value of teamwork.
Parents are strongly encouraged to become involved in this introduction level of Little League. After completing a Little League volunteer application and passing a required national background check, parents may become involved in practices, and be eligible as coaches, managers, umpires, local league board members and other volunteer positions within the league.
AA DIVISION - $160 ($185 after January 13)
Little League Age 6-8 Year Old Players
The Elgin Classic AA Division is for 6 year boys and girls who have 1-2 years of Tee Ball experience and for 7 and 8 year old boys and girls with little or no baseball experience. Hitters do face live pitching from other players, but coaches pitch half of the time.
Parents are strongly encouraged to become involved in this introduction level of Little League. After completing a Little League volunteer application and passing a required national background check, parents may become involved in practices, and be eligible as coaches, managers, umpires, local league board members and other volunteer positions within the league.
AAA DIVISION - $195 ($220 after January 13)
Little League Age 8-10 Year Old Players
The Elgin Classic AAA Division is for high skilled 8 year old players and for 9 and 10 year old players. High skilled 10 year old players are encouraged to play in the Majors Division. Coaches do not pitch in the AAA Division.
The diamond used is a 60-foot diamond and the pitching distance is 46 feet.
MAJOR DIVISION - $205 ($230 after January 13)
Little League Age 10-12 Year Old Players
The Elgin Classic Major Division is for high skilled 10 year old players, 11 and 12 year old players. 11 and 12 year old players with no baseball experience may need to play in the AAA Division for all or part of the season.
The diamond used is a 60-foot diamond and the pitching distance is 46 feet.
INTERMEDIATE DIVISION - $205 ($230 after January 13)
Little League Age 11-13 Year Old Players
The Elgin Classic Intermediate Division is for high skilled 11 year old players and for 12 and 13 year old players.
The diamond used is a 70-foot diamond and the pitching distance is 50 feet.
JUNIOR DIVISION - $220 ($245 after January 13)
Little League Age 13-14 Year Old Players
The Elgin Classic Junior Division is for high skilled 13 year old players and for 14 year old players.
The diamond used is a 90-foot diamond and the pitching distance is 60 feet.
SENIOR DIVISION - $160 ($185 after January 13)
Little League Age 15-16 Year Old Players
The Elgin Classic Senior Division is for 15 and 16 year old players.
The diamond used is a 90-foot diamond and the pitching distance is 60 feet.
Click here for the Little League Age Calculator.