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AVAILABLE PROGRAMS

We offer many levels of play for all ages. Players of any age and ability level should be able to find a level that is appropriate for them. Murrieta National Little League goes to great lengths to assure each child is placed on a team with his/her peers. The chart below summarizes the various levels that are offered; scroll down to get more information about the level of play, schedules, time commitments, etc.

Frequently Asked Questions:

When are games usually played? All teams should have at least one game on Saturday. If multiple games are listed, the second game is almost always played on a weeknight.

What is "League Age"? League Age is defined by Little League Baseball as the actual age of a child on August 31 of the current year. The League Age determines the level(s) that the player is eligible for. League Age can be found using the Little League Calculator.

What is the difference between the typical age range and the allowable age range? While the registration system will allow anyone to register if they fall within the "allowable" age ranges, most players at the listed level fall within the "typical" range. Depending on the player's ability level and experience, they may play above or below the typical age range listed. Players with little to no experience may start at a level below what is typical, and those with significant experience and/or ability may play at a level beyond what is typical for their age group.

Tee Ball
Tee Ball is primarily for pre-school players (league age 4 and older) to participate in an instructional environment where the priority is on teaching the basics of hitting, running, catching and throwing a baseball. Players in Tee Ball games hit off a batting tee. All players bat once every inning and an emphasis is placed on playing multiple positions in the field during the game.
If you registered before the waitlist is activated, you should expect to be contacted by your Manager/Coach in mid-March in the Spring and late August in the Fall.

What do I need to know about Tee Ball?

Schedule -- The Spring regular season starts in late March or early April and generally runs through the first or second week in June. The Fall regular season starts in late August or early September and generally runs through the end of October. Weather permitting, practices start a couple of weeks prior to the regular season. Tee ball teams play one game per week on Saturdays and have one practice (usually on the same weeknight) each week.

Games are subject to a time limit - Year-Round games terminate after 6 complete innings or 60 minutes of play.

Equipment -- At a minimum, your child will need a baseball glove, a bat, and a helmet. If your player does not have their own bat and helmet and you are unable to obtain one, the league can supply this equipment for you. The League will provide a uniform shirt and hat. He or she will also need baseball pants and socks, but you should hold off purchasing these because the coach may want to coordinate with the color of the shirt. Boys will also need to wear a protective cup while playing (even Tee Ball). Baseball cleats become routine at the AA level and above - only rubber cleats are permitted in Majors and below.

Coach Pitch
Coach pitch is primarily for players in kindergarten to participate in an instructional environment where the priority is on teaching the basics of hitting, running, catching and throwing a baseball. All players bat once every inning and an emphasis is placed on playing multiple positions in the field during the game.
If you registered before the waitlist is activated, you should expect to be contacted by your Manager/Coach in mid-March in the Spring and late August in the Fall.

What do I need to know about Coach Pitch?

Schedule -- The Spring regular season starts in late March or early April and generally runs through the first or second week in June. The Fall regular season starts in late August or early September and generally runs through the end of October. Weather permitting, practices start a couple of weeks prior to the regular season. Coach Toss teams play one game per week on Saturdays and have one practice (usually on the same weeknight) each week.

Games are subject to a time limit - Year-Round games terminate after 6 complete innings or 60 minutes of play.

Equipment -- At a minimum, your child will need a baseball glove, a bat, and a helmet. If your player does not have their own bat and helmet and you are unable to obtain one, the league can supply this equipment for you. The League will provide a uniform shirt and hat. He or she will also need baseball pants and socks, but you should hold off purchasing these because the coach may want to coordinate with the color of the shirt. Boys will also need to wear a protective cup while playing (even Tee Ball). Baseball cleats become routine at the AA level and above - only rubber cleats are permitted in Majors and below.

Single A – Machine Pitch
Single A – Machine Pitch consists primarily of players that are in 2nd grade (League Age 7), with a limited number of experienced League Age 6 and newer league Age 8 players. Players in games hit a ball pitched from a machine. Players in Single A will play with more liberal rules on running extra bases, making tags, and other slightly more advanced rules than in Coach Pitch.

If you registered before the waitlist is activated, you should expect to be contacted by your Manager/Coach in mid-March in the Spring and late August in the Fall.

Schedule -- The Spring regular season starts in late March or early April and generally runs through the first or second week in June. The Fall regular season starts in late August or early September and generally runs through the end of October. Weather permitting, practices start a couple of weeks prior to the regular season. Single A teams typically play two games per week and have one practice each week.

Games are subject to a time limit – Year-Round games terminate after 6 complete innings or 75 minutes of play.

AA
AA consists primarily of players that are in 3rd or 4th grade (up to “league age” 10) with a few experienced 2nd graders and newer 5th graders. Players in games hit a ball pitched by another player and can start stealing bases at this age.

Players are selected to teams based on a draft. Players who must play at the AA level or above based on age are guaranteed to be selected to a team. Players who are still eligible to play in the Single A division and are not drafted to a AA team will be placed onto a Single A team instead and will receive a refund for any difference in registration fees. Note, AA is considered a competitive division, and as such has different minimum Player Participation requirements than other non-competitive divisions. All teams still bat a continuous batting order (with all players reporting for a game batting sequentially before the order returns to the top of the lineup), but players are only guaranteed to play 3 of every 6 innings defensively, and there is no requirement that players play an infield position on defense.

If you registered before the waitlist is activated, you should expect to be contacted by your Manager/Coach in mid-March in the Spring and late August in the Fall.

Schedule -- The Spring regular season starts in late March or early April and generally runs through the first or second week in June. The Fall regular season starts in late August or early September and generally runs through the end of October. Weather permitting, practices start a couple of weeks prior to the regular season. AA teams typically play two games per week and have one practice each week.

Games are subject to a time limit – During Fall, games terminate after 6 complete innings or 90 minutes of play.

AAA
AAA consists primarily of players that are in 4th or 5th grade (up to “league age” 11) with a few experienced 3rd graders. Players in games hit a ball pitched by another player.

Players are selected to teams based on a draft. Players who must play at the AAA level or above based on age are guaranteed to be selected to a team. Players who are still eligible to play in the AA division and are not drafted to a AAA team will be entered into the pool of players available for the AA draft and will receive a refund for any difference in registration fees. Note, AAA is considered a competitive division, and as such has different minimum Player Participation requirements than other non-competitive divisions. All teams still bat a continuous batting order (with all players reporting for a game batting sequentially before the order returns to the top of the lineup), but players are only guaranteed to play 3 of every 6 innings defensively, and there is no requirement that players play an infield position on defense.

If you registered before the waitlist is activated, you should expect to be contacted by your Manager/Coach in mid-March in the Spring and late August in the Fall.

Schedule -- The Spring regular season starts in late March or early April and generally runs through the first or second week in June. The Fall regular season starts in late August or early September and generally runs through the end of October. Weather permitting, practices start a couple of weeks prior to the regular season. AAA teams typically play two games per week and have one practice each week.

Games are subject to a time limit – During Fall, games terminate after 6 complete innings or 90 minutes of play.

Majors
Majors consists primarily of players that are in 5th or 6th grade (up to “league age” 12) with a few experienced 4th graders. Players in games hit a ball pitched by another player.

Players are selected to teams based on a draft. Players who must play at the Majors level or above based on age are guaranteed to be selected to a team. Players who are still eligible to play in the AAA division and are not drafted to a Majors team will be entered into the pool of players available for the AAA draft and will receive a refund for any difference in registration fees. Note, Majors is considered a competitive division, and as such has different minimum Player Participation requirements than other non-competitive divisions. All teams still bat a continuous batting order (with all players reporting for a game batting sequentially before the order returns to the top of the lineup), but players are only guaranteed to play 3 of every 6 innings defensively, and there is no requirement that players play an infield position on defense.

If you registered before the waitlist is activated, you should expect to be contacted by your Manager/Coach in mid-March in the Spring and late August in the Fall.

Schedule -- The Spring regular season starts in late March or early April and generally runs through the first or second week in June. The Fall regular season starts in late August or early September and generally runs through the end of October. Weather permitting, practices start a couple of weeks prior to the regular season. Major’s teams typically play two games per week and have one practice each week.

Games are subject to a time limit – During Fall, games terminate after 6 complete innings or 120 minutes of play.

Intermediate/Middle School
Intermediate/Middle School is for league age 12 & 13 year old players. Intermediate (50/70) is designed for players League Age 13 to help with their transition to the 60/90 "big field." Games are played on fields with dimensions that are bigger than Little League but smaller than a regular 90-foot baseball diamond; the Little League pitching distance is increased by 4 feet, to 50 feet, and the length of the base paths is increased by 10 feet, to 70 feet. Advanced concepts of leads, pickoffs, and balks are introduced at this level. Intermediate/Middle School teams typically practice 1-2 times per week and may compete in games against other Little Leagues within our district.

Selection on an Intermediate/Middle School team is made through the draft system.

If you registered before the waitlist is activated, you should expect to be contacted by your Manager/Coach in mid-March in the Spring and late August in the Fall.

Schedule -- The Spring regular season starts in late March or early April and generally runs through the first or second week in June. The Fall regular season starts in late August or early September and generally runs through the end of October. Weather permitting, practices start a couple of weeks prior to the regular season. Intermediate teams typically play two games per week and have one practice each week.

Games are subject to a time limit – During Fall, games terminate after 7 complete innings or 135 minutes of play.

Seniors
Seniors is for league age 14 to 16 year old players. Seniors is played on a 90-foot field, the same as high school, college, and professional baseball.  Selection on a Seniors team is made through the draft system.

If you registered before the waitlist is activated, you should expect to be contacted by your Manager/Coach in mid-March in the Spring and late August in the Fall.

Schedule -- The Spring regular season starts in late March or early April and generally runs through the first or second week in June. The Fall regular season starts in late August or early September and generally runs through the end of October. Weather permitting, practices start a couple of weeks prior to the regular season. Senior’s teams typically play two games per week and have one practice each week.

Games are subject to a time limit – During Fall, games terminate after 7 complete innings or 135 minutes of play.

Challenger
Challenger is for kids and adults “league age” 5 years old and older that have any special need(s) that precludes them from participating in a mainstream Little League program.

Challenger games are played on Saturday mornings at Los Alamos Hills Sports Park.

If you registered before February 15th for the Spring or August 1 for the Fall, you should expect to be contacted by your Manager/Coach in mid-March in the Spring and late August in the Fall.