Tee Ball is Little League's youngest division.  It's not just a clever name- in this division kids hit the ball off a batting tee instead of swinging at a pitched ball. The rules of baseball are adjusted in order to accommodate teaching our youngest players the fundamentals. The primary goals of Tee Ball are to teach children hitting, fielding, and teamwork.

This is a non-competitive division. No score is kept during the game and everyone plays every inning. Base paths are set at 45 feet and rosters typically have 10-12 players.

Parental involvement is highly encouraged. Sometimes Tee Ball is a bit like herding cats and coaches appreciate an extra hand on the field or in the dugout. Please sign up as an Event Volunteer so you can help out on the field! This way we will have your background check on file.

Most important- Tee Ball is FUN! The memories created in this division will last a lifetime.

Games occur one time per week.

For players League Age 4-5. 

They've mastered the tee so what's next?

ELL's Rookie division, players swing at a live ball, pitched to them by a machine. There are typically 10-12 players on a team and base paths are set at 50 feet. This is a developmental division with no official scorekeeping. Parent involvement is still strongly encouraged at this non-competitive level.

Rookies division is machine pitch and is great for developing skills needed at higher levels.

"Rookies" is available for players League Age 6-7.

*Season = a Spring Baseball Season, not Fall ball

Welcome to kid pitch! Minor B is ELL's youngest "player pitch" division. They are ready for the big time now! Minor B is the first competitive division in Little League. Players attend a player evaluation and teams are formed based on a draft (Spring season only). Player evaluations determine whether or not a player is ready to move up a division and help to create more balanced teams.

Rosters are composed of 12 players, the diamond is 60 feet, and the pitching distance is 46 feet. Blue Book rules will be followed. Minimum playing time rules are enforced. Scores and standings are kept throughout the season, ending with a playoff tournament to determine the division champions.

Minor B consists of players League Age 8-10. 

*Season = a Spring Baseball Season, not Fall ball

Minor A all players attend a player evaluation and teams are formed based on a draft (Spring season only). Player evaluations determine whether or not a player is ready to move up a division and help to create more balanced teams.

Rosters are composed of 12 players, the diamond is 60 feet, and the pitching distance is 46 feet. Score and standings are kept throughout the season, ending with a playoff tournament to determine the division champions who will then represent ELL in the District Tournament. Some players will be eligible to play on a ELL All-Star team if selected.

Minor A is for players League Age 10-11. 

*Season = a Spring Baseball season, not Fall ball

This is the division that Little League World Series dreams are made of! Majors all players attend a player evaluation and teams are formed based on a draft (Spring season only). Player evaluations determine whether or not a player is ready to move up a division and help to create more balanced teams.

Rosters are composed of 12 players, the diamond is 60 feet, and the pitching distance is 46 feet. Scores and standings are kept throughout the season, ending with a playoff tournament to determine the division champions who will then represent ELL in the District Tournament of Champions. Some players will be eligible to play on a ELL All-Star team if selected.

Majors is the most advanced division of little league and consists of players League Age 11-12.

*Season = Spring Baseball Season, not Fall Ball

Encinitas Little League's Intermediate Division is for players who are of league age 13. All players attend a player evaluation and teams are formed based on a draft (Spring season only). Rosters are composed of 12 players, the diamond is 70 feet, and the pitching distance is 50 feet. Games are played with "full baseball rules". Teams play inter-league games with teams from other leagues within District 31, so some travel within San Diego County will be required. Score and standings are kept throughout the season, ending with a playoff tournament to determine the division champions who will then represent ELL in the District Tournament of Champions. Some players will be eligible to play on a ELL All-Star team if selected.

Intermediate is for players League Age 13.

Intermediate (50/70)

ELL's Junior all players attend a player evaluation and teams are formed based on a draft (Spring season only). Rosters are composed of at least 12 players, the diamond is 90 feet, and the pitching distance is 60 feet and 6 inches. Games are played with "full baseball rules". Teams play inter-league games with teams from other leagues within San Diego County, so some travel will be required. Score and standings are kept throughout the season, ending with a playoff Tournament of Champions.

Juniors division is a program for players League Age 13-14.