Overview

Divisions are formed based on age, skill level, player evaluations, and, in some cases, Little League regulations. Below is an outline of each division, the corresponding league ages, and the qualifications that determine player placement. 

For New Families: If you are new to Loudoun South Little League, please provide as much background information as possible during registration, including previous leagues, levels played, and years of experience. This helps ensure accurate player placement. 

Player Placement Decisions:

• All placement decisions are made at the discretion of LSLL Player Agents. 
• Player Agents also serve as advocates for all players in the league.
• If you have questions about division placement, contact the Player Agent listed on the Board of Directors page. 

BEGINNERS

Tee Ball Overview

• Beginner-friendly – perfect introduction to baseball 
• Safety-focused – uses a softer tee-ball and batting tee
• Skill development – teaches fundamentals in a fun, engaging way
• Low-pressure environment – no scores are kept, and games are shorter
• Community involvement – strong participation from players, coaches, and parents
• No tryouts required – open to all eligible players 

Tee Ball Eligibility & Placement Guidelines: 

• League Age 5: All players in this age group are eligible 
• League Age 6: Eligible only if they have not played Spring T-Ball before
• No exceptions – placement follows official Little League regulations
• Team requests (e.g., to play with a friend) may be considered at the Player Agent’s discretion 

Instructional Rookie (IR) Overview

• Introduction to coach pitching – players begin hitting pitched balls from coaches 
• Fundamental skill development – focus on hitting, fielding, and base-running
• Balanced playtime – all players rotate between infield and outfield positions
• Fun, low-pressure environment – no scores are kept
• Strong community involvement – high engagement from players, coaches, and parents
• No tryouts required – open to eligible players 

IR Eligibility & Placement Guidelines: 

• League Age 6 – Must have played spring T-Ball previously 
• League Age 7 – Eligible under the following conditions:
• Has not played T-Ball before (parent request & Player Agent approval required)
• Has a sibling in this division (parent request & Player Agent approval required)
• Team requests (e.g., to play with a friend) may be considered at the Player Agent’s discretion 

Rookie Overview

• Coach-pitch – players hit live pitches thrown by coaches 
• Fundamental skill development – continued focus on hitting, fielding, and base-running
• Equal playing time – all players rotate between infield and outfield positions
• Fun, non-competitive environment – no scores are kept
• Strong community involvement – high participation from players, coaches, and parents
• No tryouts required – open to eligible players 

Rookie Eligibility & Placement Guidelines: 

• League Age 7 – Automatically placed if the player does not attend a tryout 
• League Age 7 – If the player attends a tryout but is not drafted into Single-A, they will be placed in Rookie
• League Age 8 – Eligible if they have a sibling in Rookie, with parent request & Player Agent approval 
• Team requests (e.g., to play with a friend) may be considered at the Player Agent’s discretion

MINORS

Single A Overview

• Introduction to limited player pitching 
• Focus on position player development, especially pitcher and catcher
• Limited base stealing
• Scores and standings are kept
• End-of-season tournament
• Mandatory player evaluation and draft 

Single A Eligibility & Placement Guidelines: 

• League Age 7 – Must try out, receive an acceptable evaluation score, and be drafted 
• League Age 8 – Players who are not drafted into AA 

AA Overview

• Full player pitching 
• Advanced skill development in fielding and base-running
• Scores and standings are kept
• End-of-season tournament
• Potential All-Star play
• Mandatory player evaluation and draft 

AA Eligibility & Placement Guidelines: 

• League Age 7 – May play only at parent request, with Player Agent approval, an acceptable evaluation score, AND if drafted 
• League Age 8 – Must try out, receive an acceptable evaluation score, and be drafted
• League Age 9 – Players not drafted into AAA 

MAJORS

AAA Overview

• Follows regulation Little League rules with an emphasis on maximizing playing time 
• Highly competitive – scores and standings are kept
• End-of-season tournament
• Potential All-Star play
• Mandatory player evaluation and draft
• Prepares players for Majors 

AAA Eligibility & Placement Guidelines: 

• League Age 9 – Must try out, receive an acceptable evaluation score, and be drafted 
• League Age 10-11 – Eligible if they request NOT to play Majors
• League Age 10-11 – Players who try out but are not drafted into Majors
• League Age 12 – Must formally waive their right to play Majors
• League Age 12 players may not pitch in AAA or be recalled to Majors 

Majors Overview

• Highest level of play on the small diamond 
• Follows regulation Little League rules
• Highly competitive – scores and standings are kept
• End-of-season tournament
• Potential All-Star play
• Mandatory player evaluation and draft 

Majors Eligibility & Placement Guidelines: 

• League Age 10-11 – Must try out, receive an acceptable evaluation score, and be drafted 
• League Age 11-12 – Players who have previously played in this division
• League Age 12 – All players who have not waived their right to play Majors 

Juniors Overview 

• Recreational focus on player development, mandatory playing time and opportunity to play multiple positions
• Leads, pick-offs, balks
• Mandatory player evaluation and draft
• Metal cleats allowed
• Bat Regulation: USA certified bats allowed (up to drop 8), BBCOR (drop -3) and Wood
• Interleague play
• Recreational competitive; scores and standings kept
• End of season tournament
• Potential All Star play

Juniors Eligibility & Placement Guidelines: 

• Open to all League Age 13-15 players 

Middle School Overview 

• Higher level of competition (mainly travel baseball players) and no mandatory playing time
• Leads, pick-offs, balks
• Mandatory player try out and evaluation
• Metal cleats allowed
• Bat Regulation: BBCOR (drop -3) and wood bat ONLY
• Interleague play
• Highly competitive; scores and standings kept
• End of season tournament
• Potential All Star play

Middle School Eligibility & Placement Guidelines: 

• Open to all League Age 13-15 players 
• Players are typically 8th graders preparing for high school baseball