Elgin Classic Little League

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Jan, 2021

2021 Baseball & Softball Registration is OPEN

Below is a short explanation of each Baseball and Softball 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.

If you are NOT sure about which division to place your child, make a best guess or reach out to a board member.

After reviewing the Baseball and Softball Divisions below you can log into (or register) your account at www.elginclassicll.com and register your child(ren).

BASEBALL

TEE BALL DIVISION - $80
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 - $195
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. Scores and win-loss records are not kept except for an end-of-the-year fun tournament. Players are given opportunities to play all positions.

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 - $210
Little League Age 8-10 Year Old Players

The Elgin Classic AAA Division is for highly skilled and experienced 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. Game scores and win-loss records are kept. Elgin Classic teams typically participate in metro division competing against other local Little League teams.

The diamond used is a 60-foot diamond and the pitching distance is 46 feet.

MAJOR DIVISION - $235
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 Major Division is more competitive than AAA with Elgin Classic teams competing against teams from several other local Little Leagues. The regular season culminates in the Sperry Tournament which invites the top teams to participate at the end of June. The Major Division is also the age level of the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA. Players will have a chance to earn a spot on our 12 year old Majors All Star team that will compete for a chance to advance to Williamsport.

The diamond used is a 60-foot diamond and the pitching distance is 46 feet.

INTERMEDIATE DIVISION - $235
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 Intermediate level provides a stepping stone to a full-sized baseball diamond. Balks are introduced into the game as well as lead-offs. Elgin Classic teams compete against teams from other local Little Leagues. The regular season culminates in the Hamms Tournament which invites the top teams to participate at the end of June.

The diamond used is a 70-foot diamond and the pitching distance is 50 feet.

JUNIOR DIVISION - $235
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 - $175
Little League Age 15-16 Year Old Players

The Elgin Classic Senior Division is for 15 and 16 year old players. The Senior Division does not begin until June due to IHSA rules regarding high school athletes participating in outside sports.

The diamond used is a 90-foot diamond and the pitching distance is 60 feet.

SOFTBALL

MINOR B SOFTBALL DIVISION - $185
6-8 Year Old Players

The Elgin Classic Minor B Softball Division is comprised of league age 6-8 year old players who are new to softball and Little League. This is an instructional division.

All 6 year old players that play in the Minor B Division will have at least 1 year of T-Ball experience.

The Minor B division is an instructional and educational division.

MINOR A SOFTBALL DIVISION - $210
9-12 Year Old Players

The Elgin Classic Minor A Softball Division is comprised of league age 9-12 year old players who are either new to softball and Little League or only have a year or two of experience.

If a family requests that an 11 or 12 year old play down in the Minor A Division due to safety concerns, they will need approval from the League. An 11 or 12 year old that plays at this level will NOT be eligible for Majors All Stars.

MAJOR SOFTBALL DIVISION - $235
9-12 Year Old Players

The Elgin Classic Major Softball Division is comprised of league age 9-12 year old players who are experienced softball players looking for a competitive level of play.

9 year old players may be on a Majors team if they have received an approved waiver from Little League.

JUNIOR SOFTBALL DIVISION - $235
13-14 Year Old Players

The Elgin Classic Junior Softball Division is comprised of league age 13-14 year old players who are experienced softball players looking for a competitive level of play.

SENIOR SOFTBALL DIVISION - $175
15-16 Year Old Players

The Elgin Classic Junior Softball Division is comprised of league age 15-16 year old players who are experienced softball players looking for a competitive level of play.

Click here for the Little League Age Calculator.

*There will be a price increase for each level of $20 beginning February 1. After March 1, the price will increase by an additional $30.

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Elgin Classic Little League

News Detail

14

Jan, 2021

2021 Baseball & Softball Registration is OPEN