Ages

• Age 4 players
• Age 5 players
• Age 6 players

Division Description

• Introduction to bat-and-ball sports (baseball and softball) focused on teaching and fun.
• No scores kept, no umpires.
• High parent and volunteer coach involvement is encouraged.
• Team selection can incorporate friend requests.
• We aim to keep rosters under 12 players, depending on volunteer coaches.

Typical Skill Level

• Players are still learning simple rules and how to catch, throw, hit, and run the bases.

Schedule Expectations

• Typically one or two evening practices per week on weeknights.
• One game per week on Saturdays.
• Games are usually played at Strawberry Hill Park or Battle Point Park.
• Practice and game schedules are usually released in March once teams and coach availability are set.

Uniforms

• Each player receives a team jersey and hat.
• Please have your child wear baseball pants or sweats (jeans/cargo pants are discouraged).
• Each player should bring their own glove (email [email protected] if you need one; we may have spares).
• If you need cleats, there is a used cleat locker at the Parks Department (call 206-842-2306 to inquire).

Ages

• Age 6 players with previous Tee Ball experience
• Age 7 players

Division Description

• 100% coach pitch
• No scores kept, no umpires.

Typical Skill Level

• Players can make contact with a pitched ball some of the time
• Players can throw and catch the ball, but only inconsistently
• Players understand simple baseball rules and positioning

Schedule Expectations

• Teams typically have one or two evening practices per week on a week night
• Teams typically have one or two games per week on a Saturday and/or a week night
• Practice and game schedules are typically released in March once teams are formed and coaches provide availability

Uniforms

• Each player receives a team jersey and hat.
• Please have your child wear baseball pants or sweats (jeans/cargo pants are discouraged).
• Each player should bring their own glove (email [email protected] if you need one; we may have spares).
• If you need cleats, there is a used cleat locker at the Parks Department (call 206-842-2306 to inquire).

Ages

• Age 7 players with previous Tee Ball experience
• Age 8 players
• First-time age 9 players

Division Description

• Hybrid kid/coach pitch.
• No walks allowed; after four balls, the coach pitches.
• Up to three steals per inning are allowed, but there is no leading off.
• An umpire calls balls and strikes from behind the plate when available.
• When coaches umpire, they call balls and strikes from behind the mound.
• Team placement is done by the Player Agent after player assessment day (“Show Your Stuff”); friend requests are not accommodated.

Typical Skill Level

• Players more consistently catch thrown balls, field grounders, and catch easy pop-ups.
• Players can throw accurately to common bases (e.g., shortstop to first, second to first).
• Players understand basic defensive situations and where to play the ball.
• Players can hit off coach pitch most of the time and hit kid pitches in the strike zone some of the time.

Schedule Expectations

• Teams typically have two evening practices per week on weeknights.
• Teams typically have two games per week: one on a weeknight and one on Saturday.
• Games are typically played at Hidden Cove Ballfields or Rotary Park.
• Practice and game schedules are typically released in March once teams are formed and coaches provide availability.

Uniforms

• Each player receives a team jersey and hat.
• Please have your child wear baseball pants or sweats (jeans/cargo pants are discouraged).
• Each player should bring their own glove (email [email protected] if you need one; we may have spares).
• If you need cleats, there is a used cleat locker at the Parks Department (call 206-842-2306 to inquire).

Ages

• Age 9 players
• Age 10 players
• First-time age 11 players

Division Description

• Competitive play; game scores are kept, regular-season standings are tracked, and there is a league playoff to determine the AAA champion.
• 100% kid-pitch.
• Steals are allowed, but there is no leading off.
• Playing time can be unequal, though Little League minimum play rules are enforced.
• Defensive positioning becomes more specialized; not all players will play every position.
• Players at this level may be eligible for 8–10-year-old All-Star team participation.
• Home plate umpires may be available, but parents/coaches are often needed to call balls and strikes from behind the mound.
• Team placement is done by the Player Agent after player assessment day (“Show Your Stuff”); friend requests are not accommodated.

Typical Skill Level

• Players have a consistent ability to throw and catch.
• Players can hit an easy pitch most of the time, with more balls driven to the outfield.
• Pitchers can throw strikes roughly 50% of the time.
• Players show increased baseball awareness in more complex situations.

Schedule Expectations

• Teams typically have two evening practices per week on weeknights.
• Teams typically have two games per week: one on a weeknight and one on Saturday.
• Games are typically played at Hidden Cove Ballfields or Rotary Park.
• Practice and game schedules are typically released in March once teams are formed and coaches provide their availability.

Uniforms

• Each player receives a team jersey and hat.
• Please have your child wear baseball pants or sweats (jeans/cargo pants are discouraged).
• Each player should bring their own glove (email [email protected] if you need one; we may have spares).
• If you need cleats, there is a used cleat locker at the Parks Department (call 206-842-2306 to inquire).

Ages

• Age 10 players with previous "AAA" experience may participate if selected in the draft
• Age 11 players
• Age 12 players

Division Description

• Competitive play; game scores are kept, standings are tracked, and there is a league playoff to determine the Majors champion.
• 100% kid-pitch.
• Teams are selected through a Manager draft after player assessment day (“Show Your Stuff”).
• Playing times can be unequal, though Little League minimum play rules are enforced.
• Defensive positioning is more specialized; not all players will play every position.
• Home plate and field umpires are available.
• All 11- and 12-year-old players must play in this division to qualify for All-Stars.

Typical Skill Level

• Players can make routine infield and outfield plays.
• Pitchers can often throw 50+ miles per hour with increasing accuracy; some may throw breaking balls.
• Some batters are able to hit balls with significant power, including over-the-fence home runs.
• Players generally understand baseball situations without adult guidance.

Schedule Expectations

• Teams typically have two evening practices per week on weeknights.
• Teams typically have two games per week: one on a weeknight and one on Saturday.
• Games are typically played at Rotary Park.
• Practice and game schedules are typically released in March once teams are formed and coaches provide their availability.

Uniforms

• Each player receives a team jersey and hat.
• Please have your child wear baseball pants or sweats (jeans/cargo pants are discouraged).
• Each player should bring their own glove (email [email protected] if you need one; we may have spares).
• If you need cleats, there is a used cleat locker at the Parks Department (call 206-842-2306 to inquire).

Ages

• Age 13 players

Division Description

• 50-foot pitching distance and 70-foot base paths.
• No tryouts needed; typically one team is formed per season.
• Many Junior League rules are used: runners may lead off, may attempt to steal at any time, and on-deck batters are allowed.
• Emphasis remains on fun and fair play, with continued development of fundamental skills and the mental aspects of baseball needed to compete at this higher level.
• Games are scheduled across Kitsap County against other Little Leagues in the District 2 area.
• The local league has the option to enter the team in the International Tournament.

Schedule Expectations

• Practice and game schedule details are communicated once the team is formed.

Uniforms

• Each player receives a team jersey and hat.
• Please have your child wear baseball pants or sweats (jeans/cargo pants are discouraged).
• Each player should bring their own glove (email [email protected] if you need one; we may have spares).
• If you need cleats, there is a used cleat locker at the Parks Department (call 206-842-2306 to inquire).

Ages

• Age 13 players
• Age 14 players

Division Description

• Conventional 90-foot diamond with a pitching distance of 60 feet, 6 inches (modified dimensions may be used during the regular season).
• No tryouts needed; typically one team is formed per season.
• Runners may lead off bases, attempt to steal at any time, and on-deck batters are allowed.
• The team may be combined with Senior Baseball.
• The local league has the option to enter the team in the International Tournament.

Schedule Expectations

• There are generally two practices per week during the season.
• Games are scheduled across Kitsap County against other Little Leagues in District 2 (e.g., North Kitsap, Port Orchard), with 16 games as the typical season.
• BILL will explore scheduling games on weekday evenings or scheduling doubleheaders on Saturday and/or Sunday.

Uniforms

• Each player receives a team jersey and hat.
• Please have your child wear baseball pants or sweats (jeans/cargo pants are discouraged).
• Each player should bring their own glove (email [email protected] if you need one; we may have spares).
• If you need cleats, there is a used cleat locker at the Parks Department (call 206-842-2306 to inquire).

Ages

• Age 15 players
• Age 16 players

Division Description

• Conventional 90-foot diamond with a pitching distance of 60 feet, 6 inches (modified dimensions may be used during the regular season).
• No tryouts needed; typically one team is formed per season.
• Runners may lead off bases, attempt to steal at any time, and on-deck batters are allowed.
• The team may be combined with Junior Baseball.
• The local league has the option to enter the team in the International Tournament.

Schedule Expectations

• There are generally two practices per week during the season.
• Games are scheduled across Kitsap County against other Little Leagues in District 2 (e.g., North Kitsap, Port Orchard), with 16 games as the typical season.
• BILL will explore scheduling games on weekday evenings or scheduling doubleheaders on Saturday and/or Sunday.

Uniforms

• Each player receives a team jersey and hat.
• Please have your child wear baseball pants or sweats (jeans/cargo pants are discouraged).
• Each player should bring their own glove (email [email protected] if you need one; we may have spares).
• If you need cleats, there is a used cleat locker at the Parks Department (call 206-842-2306 to inquire).

Ages

• Age 6 players (regardles of Tee Ball experience)
• Age 7 players
• Age 8 players

Division Description

• 100% coach pitch with an 11" softball and a tee is brought out after five pitches
• Emphasizes development of fundamental skills (throwing, catching, fielding, and batting).
• Introduces basic playing rules.
• Games and practices are more advanced than Tee Ball and appropriate for players’ skill and knowledge level (e.g., coach pitch, all players bat, quick pace of play).
• The goal is to teach players about the sport in a non-competitive environment and emphasize fun and team spirit.
• Players are given equal playing time and the opportunity to play all defensive positions.

Ages

• Age 9 players
• Age 10 players

Division Description

• 100% kid-pitch with an 11" softball.
• Emphasizes player development and skill building while introducing more rules and game situations (players pitch the entire game, stealing and sliding are allowed).
• Offers a moderate level of competition where winning and losing are introduced, but remain secondary to player development, learning sportsmanship, and having fun.

Ages

• Age 11 players
• Age 12 players

Division Description

• 100% kid-pitch with a 12" softball.
• Emphasizes player development, physical fitness, and self-confidence; understanding the rules of the game; and learning the value of teamwork, sportsmanship, and fair play.
• Higher level of competition where players learn and apply tactics and strategy specific to fastpitch softball.
• Playing time is determined by the manager (subject to Little League minimum play requirements) and may not be equal.

Ages

• Juniors: Age 13 players
• Juniors: Age 14 players
• Seniors: Age 15 players
• Seniors: Age 16 players
• Juniors and Seniors may be combined depending on registration numbers

Division Description

• 100% kid-pitch with a 12" softball.
• Emphasizes continued growth and competition in fastpitch softball.
• Games are generally held on Saturdays so as not to conflict with the local high school schedule.

The Challenger Division was established in 1989 as a separate division of Little League Baseball to enable boys and girls with physical and mental challenges, ages 5 to 22, to enjoy the game of baseball along with millions of other children who participate in this sport worldwide. Bainbridge Island Little League is proud to include and support our Challenger players. Learn more about the Challenger division here.