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Falmouth Maine Little League

Age Eligibility Guide

Please refer to the Little League International League Age Calculator to determine your child's League Age. Please note, the League Ages for Softball and Baseball are different. 

Falmouth Baseball Age Guidelines

League Age 7+8 play in AA (Coach Pitch)
 

League Age 9+10 play in the AAA (player pitch) division some are eligible for the Majors Division. 10 year-olds who wish to play in the Majors division should attend a skills evaluation OR be recommended for Majors by last year’s AAA coach.

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League Age 11+12 play in the Majors division. 

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League Age 13 and 14 play Juniors Baseball.

Falmouth Softball Age Guidelines

General:

  • League Age for Softball is defined by the players age on December 31st of the calendar year prior to the current season year. So, the age of your child on Dec 31st, 2024. If your child was 8 on Dec 31st, 2024, they are league age 8 (yes, even if they turn 9 the next day). 

  • Playing up (playing in a division older than the league age indicates) is permitted in certain circumstances, but is primarily found for League Age 8 players, or 3rd graders, advancing to the AAA/Minors division. Generally, the player would have needed to play in the lower division (or AA) for at least one season, and would need to attend Assessments to be offered a position on a Minors team.

  • Playing up from Minors to Majors is not permitted unless open positions on a Majors team are announced, and that player has been selected following Assessments.

  • Playing down is generally not permitted except for exceptional circumstances.

 

AA Softball

  • League Age 6+7+8 (some 6 year olds are permitted to play because of the League Age difference between Softball and Baseball)

  • Coach pitch league includes underhanded coach pitches, and focuses on teaching players to hit and field. Players progress through rules, starting with no base-outs, and no strike outs, and learning about and integrating those rules as the season progresses.

  • Players who are in kindergarten and younger should sign up for Tee Ball.

 

Minors Softball

  • League Age 9+10

  • Modified Player Pitch begins with players pitching (everyone has the opportunity unless they opt-out), and might include coaches stepping in to pitch in lieu of walking the batter. This division plays a catcher, and introduces stealing the bases and stealing home throughout the season. This season ends in a town playoff.

  • There is a Minors level All Stars Team playing in June

 

Majors Softball

  • League Age 11+12

  • There is a Majors level All Stars Team playing in June

 

Juniors Softball

  • League Age 13+14

  • Player Pitch League

  • June and July season culminating in All Stars

  • Registration is open through May

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  • When does the season start and finish?
    Opening Day is the last weekend in April, and that will kick off the season with Picture Day, uniforms, a celebration, and the first games of the season (for some teams). Practices will be held throughout April, and Assessments often occur in late March. The regular season ends in early June after approximately six weeks, although All Stars, and Summer and Fall Ball will usually follow.
  • Does my child need baseball or softball experience to play?
    No! Falmouth Little League is a developmental league that welcomes children of any experience level. In any given year, there is a wide range of experience and abilities among the players.
  • How often are games/practices?
    For Minors (9-10) and Majors (11-12) Divisions, 12 games are scheduled per season (cancellations and reschedules happen). These divisions will have practices during and before the season starts as gym and field availability/weather permits. Softball often has Skills and Drills Sessions, Clinics, All-Teams practice Sessions throughout the season, and more, so check that page for more info. The AA (7-8) Divisions will also have 12 games scheduled running from Opening Day through early June, but generally have much fewer practices and pre-season activities. T-Ball starts in May, and ends in early June.
  • What does my child need for equipment to play in the Little League?
    All players at all age Divisions should purchase a baseball/softball glove. Please ensure that the glove size is appropriate for the division of play that your child is enrolled in. The League will provide each player a hat/visor, jersey, and access to team-issued helmets and bats. These are some additional notes about gear: Softball Requirements: Face/Fielders Mask - required for all in-field positions. The team bag will have some, but there are shared. Softball pants for all age Divisions. These can be re-worn, you only really need one pair. Cleats for all divisions. Do NOT purchase metal cleats, they are not permitted in this age of Little League. Soccer and LAX cleats are suitable. Please visit the Softball page to learn about other gear that is not required, but that you might be interested in. Baseball Recommendations: Cleats and Baseball Pants are highly recommended for Divisions AA, AAA, and Majors. These are not necessary for T Ball. If your child needs financial assistance, please contact the Little League Board regarding the availability of equipment grants. Additionally, stores like Play it Again Sports, looking on Facebook Marketplace, posting in the local Buy Nothing group, the Falmouth Community Page (anonymous available), and other FB pages like Moms of Maine, and attending a Little League Equipment Swap (often at Opening Day) are excellent places to find used gear that's likely still in great shape.
  • What are a player’s uniform requirements?
    The league will provide hats/visors and jerseys. Players provide their own cleats, belt, socks and pants. After rosters are announced, please consult with your coach regarding the team colors.
  • Where are the games played?
    Most home games are played at 65 Depot Rd Falmouth, ME 04105. T Ball exclusively plays on the outfield of Big Legion Field. AA Baseball and Softball Share Smith Field, and AA Softball uses the Little Legion Softball Field and will engage in Inter-league play to travel. Some games may be moved to the Huston Field, or the Middle School Fields as necessary. AAA and Majors Baseball play on Grub Field, and for the first time in a long time, will engage in Inter-league play in 2024! This results in some travel, but it's super fun for the players. Minors and Majors Softball play home games on Little Legion Softball Field, sometimes the High School Field, and travel within District 6 for approximately half of their games.
  • What is my child’s “LEAGUE AGE” this year?
    Check out these links for age information: Baseball Age Chart Softball Age Chart
  • Can my child play other sports leagues and also play Little League?
    Yes, many players play other sports and engage in other competitive activities like dance, theater, etc. during the Little League season. Many players also engage in travel baseball/softball leagues at the same time. The Board makes every effort to avoid conflicts (i.e., Softball implemented "conflict days" where teams won't play on a day of their choice to avoid conflicts), Majors teams generally don't play on weekends to avoid Travel tournaments, and Baseball is able to have a more predictable schedule because of their field availability). We are aware that conflicts are still going to happen and players cannot reasonably make every practice for every activity, and we're ok with that outside of All Stars teams. Even still, please make every effort to get your child to as many practices and games as possible. We intentionally have more than nine players on each team to accommodate for inevitable absences, but it is our hope that players will make their best efforts to keep absences to a minimum and to balance conflicts with other sports as evenly as is allowed.
  • I do not want to coach or umpire, but are their other ways that I can help out?
    Yes! Little League utilizes volunteers in a number of settings including its Snack Shack, Opening Day Ceremonies, field prep, and tournament staffing. Please contact the Board for additional information.
  • Will siblings be placed on the same team if they are in the same league?
    Yes. Siblings in the same league will be placed on the same team for convenience unless specified otherwise.
  • Can I request friends on my child's team?
    Some divisions accept friend requests. Generally, T Ball and AA divisions (7 and under) allow friend requests, but note that these are never guaranteed. There are a lot of logistics that go into making teams and we Cann't always guarantee a request. Requests are limited to 2 per player. Remember, making new friends is definitely one of the most valuable parts of Little League, so embrace the new faces and have a great time on the fields!
  • Rain outs? Weather Delays? Lightning?
    The town will close fields for rain or wet conditions. They make this call usually by 2:00 and we will email coaches accordingly. Field Closure Info City of Falmouth If rain comes during the game, the coaches will make the decision to delay or cancel. If there’s lightning things end immediately and everyone needs to leave or seek shelter.
  • What is my child’s “LEAGUE AGE” for softball this year?
    Softball Age Chart
  • What is my child’s “LEAGUE AGE” for baseball this year?
    Baseball Age Chart
  • What type of Baseball Bat should I get?
    The bat must be a baseball bat which meets the USA Baseball Bat standard (USABat) as adopted by Little League. It shall be a smooth, rounded stick, and made of wood or of material and color tested and proved acceptable to the USA Baseball Bat standard (USABat). Look for the USA Baseball logo.
  • Where are the T-Ball games played?
    T-Ball games are played on the Big Legion Field. 65 Depot Rd Falmouth, ME 04105.
  • What time are T-Ball practices and games?
    T-ball games start at 5:30 and are usually done by 6:45. There are not typically any additional practices for T-ball, but coaches usually use the time before the game starts for working on skill development.
  • How are All Star coaches and players selected?
    To find out how All Star coaches and players are selected you can review our policy here. https://www.falmouthlittleleague.net/information
  • Is there a mailing list for notifications?
    Registration for the season will open in early to mid January. Keep an eye on the website for information on this once we hit the new year. We will also have Facebook posts and signs put up around town as reminders once registration is opened. Once your child is registered, you will be added to the distribution list for any future communications. Whoever the registering parent/adult is will have the opportunity to add additional emails to the coach distribution list. Please discuss with the registering parent/adult to include all relevant emails so that information gets to the right people. Softball relies heavily on the Gamechanger App. If your player is enrolled in Softball, please download the app, find your team, and link with your player for all important updates and communications.
  • Will siblings be placed on the same team if they are in the same league?
    Yes. Siblings in the same league will be placed on the same team for convenience unless specified otherwise.
  • What is my child’s “LEAGUE AGE” this year?
    Check out these links for age information: Baseball Age Chart Softball Age Chart
  • My kid is too advanced for their age group can they play up?
    We stick to the age requirements for Little League and do not allow kids to play up.
  • Are there opportunities to volunteer?
    Volunteer opportunities are available in areas of the snack shack, coaching, umpiring, serving as a team parent, field day maintenance work, board membership, and others.
  • How do I complete my required NAYS coaches training?
    1 - Login to NAYS from their website: NAYS | National Alliance for Youth Sports You will need to login if you already have an account or register for an account if you are a new user 2- Set Falmouth Little League Affiliation (if not done already) Click on My Account, then Organizations, then Manage My Affiliations Add Falmouth Little League as one of your affiliations 3-Order Required Training Programs Click on My Account, then My Trainings, then My Training Requirements Click Checkout to order the required training then Proceed to Checkout then Process Order 4- Complete Training Click on My Account, then My Trainings, then My Training Portal to access your training classes
  • Are there sponsorship opportunities?
    We are always looking for partners to advertise and help fund our improvement and maintenance projects. Check out our sponsorship page here.
  • How can I contact Falmouth Little League?
    Email us: info@falmouthlittleleague.net

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