Westside Little League establishes “League Age” in accordance with national regulations, which establishes a player's “League Age” as the age he or she will turn between September 1st of the Fall Season and August 31st following the Spring Season.
If you have specific questions regarding any of the divisions below please contact the appropriate commissioner.
Division:
| Pee Wee (Coach Pitch 1) |
Division Ages: | 4 - to - 6 Year Olds |
Tryouts & Draft:
| No, players may request coaches and/or teammates |
Style of Play: | - Coaches pitch on a knee from a short distance
- Spring: Division splits into older "NL" division and younger "AL" division. "AL" teams will utilize a tee when players aren't able to put the ball in play after 3 swings; "NL" division will NOT.
- Fall: All teams will utilize a tee when players aren't able to put ball in play after 3 swings.
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Typical Season: | - Spring: 12-to-14 regular season games plus playoffs (1-to-2 games per week.) Number of practices dependent on coach.
- Fall: 10-to-12 games (1-to-2 games per week). Number of practices dependent upon coach.
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Division: | Colt (Coach Pitch 2) |
Division Ages:
| 7 & 8 Year Olds |
Tryouts & Draft:
| Yes |
Style of Play:
| - Coaches pitch from standing position 40 feet away from the back of home plate.
- Harder ball is used
- More rules begin to be implemented as level of play advances
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Typical Season: | - Spring: 12-to-14 regular season games plus playoffs (1-to-2 games per week.) Number of practices dependent on coach.
- Fall: 10-to-12 games (1-to-2 games per week). Number of practices dependent upon coach.
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Division: | Minors |
Division Ages:
| 9 & 10 Year Olds |
Tryouts & Draft:
| Yes |
Style of Play:
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Typical Season:
| - Spring: 12-to-14 regular season games plus playoffs (1-to-2 games per week.) Number of practices dependent on coach.
- Fall: 10-to-12 games (1-to-2 games per week). Number of practices dependent upon coach.
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Division: | Majors |
Division Ages:
| 11 & 12 Year Olds |
Tryouts & Draft:
| Yes |
Style of Play:
| - Most competitive division of play offered at Westside
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Typical Season:
| - Spring: 12-to-14 regular season games plus playoffs (1-to-2 games per week.) Number of practices dependent on coach.
- Fall: 10-to-12 games (1-to-2 games per week). Number of practices dependent upon coach.
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