Children from ages 4 to 16 years old can join Little League! With several age-specific divisions, there are fun, competitive baseball and softball opportunities for both boys and girls of Gilroy Little League. We even host a non-competitive Challenger division for individuals with developmental disabilities who want to learn and have fun!
To maintain fairness and consistency, ages are strictly determined by Little League International rules, and are referred to as "League Age". To determine a player’s League Age, please refer to the chart here:
2026 Baseball League Age Chart
2026 Softball League Age Chart
2026 Challenger League Age Chart
Little League’s Baseball and Softball divisions do have slight differences regarding the age classification of players. Based on the number of players registering to play in a given season, each local league has the option to adjust the age groupings of the players in their league, in accordance with Little League rules and regulations. This allows all participants, from Tee Ball to our Senior League, to have a fun, meaningful experience.
We strongly recommend that you register your child for the appropriate division based on their League Age. If you feel their skills deem them eligible to "Play Up" (i.e. in the division above the default league age division), they will have a chance to "challenge up" during Player Evaluations in January. The "challenge up" decision is the sole discretion of the VP of Baseball and/or Softball and Division Directors, and deciding factors include player skill, sportsmanship, and team configuration.
If you have any questions about the appropriate Baseball or Softball division for your athlete or questions regarding the league in general, please contact us at
[email protected]
A general reference to determine default playing divisions based on League Age:
Co-Ed T-Ball: League Age 4-6
Baseball A (Coach Pitch): League Age 6 or 7
Baseball AA (Kid Pitch): League Age 7 or 8
Baseball Minors: League Age 9 & 10 (possible 8 & 11)
Baseball Majors: League Age 11 & 12 (possibly 10)
Baseball Juniors: League Age 13 & 14 (15 possibly eligible)
Baseball Seniors: League Age 14-16 (Senior season starts after high school season is over)
Softball Instructional: League Age 7 & 8
Softball Minors: League Age 9 & 10
Softball Majors: League Age 11 & 12
Softball Juniors: League Age 13 & 14
Softball Seniors: League Age 14 & 16 (Senior season starts after high school season is over)