Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Will Shikellamy Little League play a "travel ball" schedule?
A: No. T-ball and Rookies will play inner division games against Shikellamy teams between Northumberland and Sunbury. Minors, Majors and Juniors baseball will play a split schedule with Selinsgrove (8 home games, 8 away games). Teams will not be asked to travel any further than Selinsgrove fields during regular season play. *Softball Minors and Majors may play a combination of Selinsgrove, New Berlin and Mifflinburg teams depending on registration numbers.
Q: Will Shikellamy Little League host a Softball League?
A: Absolutely! Girls in Minors (8-9) and Majors (10-12) divisions will be able to compete in softball games against each other and play against local teams. Any travel during the season will be dependent upon the number of player registrations.
Q: Will there be a "rec league option?"
A: T-ball and Rookie divisions will be played in-house with Shikellamy teams. Minors and Majors divisions for baseball and softball will be encouraged to play Little League baseball and compete with local teams mostly from the Selinsgrove area. There will be 8 home games and 8 away games scheduled for each team.
Q: Does baseball end in June when the regular season is over?
A: No. T-ball and Rookie seasons will run from early April through early July. Players participating in Minors and Majors will begin games in early April and conclude their regular season in early June. Players who are not selected for All Stars will have the option to play an extended league season from June-July. *More details will be made available throughout the season.
Q: Is there a "Teenor League" division?
A: Yes. Little League offers two divisions called "Juniors and Seniors." Juniors plays ages 13-14 on a full sized field and Seniors plays ages 15-16 on a full sized field. These seasons run March -June just like Minors and Majors. It is our understanding that the Shamokin Anthracite League will also be available for players later in the Spring as well.
Q: What are the age limits?
A: In order to maintain a fair and competitive league for everyone, Little League adheres to a strict age calculator for baseball and softball. You can view your child’s “league age by clicking on the attached links:
Baseball: https://www.littleleague.org/downloads/2024-baseball-age-chart/
Softball: https://www.littleleague.org/downloads/2024-softball-age-chart/
Q: How will Shikellamy Little League divide ages for each level of play?
A: We plan to offer the following divisions...
T-ball for boys and girls ages 4-5
Rookies for boys and girls ages 6-7
Minors boys baseball ages 8-9
Minors girls softball ages 8-9
Majors boys baseball ages 10-12
Majors girls softball ages 10-12
Juniors boys baseball ages 13-14
Seniors boys baseball ages 15-16
Please note* These are the traditional divisions suggested by Little League International. As a league, we can decide to offer additional divisions like, girls coach pitch softball for ages 6-7 or girls junior softball for ages 13-14, IF the enrollment numbers and interest from parents are justified. We will never say no to a player if we can find a way to offer them a program of their choice!
Also, players who display an advanced understanding of the game or excel on the field may be considered for a higher division pending board approval. In addtion, players who require a little more development may choose to play down a division pending board approval.