Available Programs
Division Description
T-Ball
Tee Ball is the entry level division for boys and girls, ages 4 – 7. The introduction and foundation of the sport that begins to focus on the equipment used, field orientation, fundamentals, and teamwork. Players bat in order throughout the game so all players get the same number of at bats. Games are played with height adjusted Tees to teach a level swing and a softer baseball than older leagues. Each Little Leaguer is required to play one season of Tee Ball before being eligible to be evaluated by the local league officials for consideration to advance to a higher division of Little League baseball.
Minors Coach Pitch
This introduction to the Minors division is geared towards younger boys and girls that are ready to adapt to more rules and techniques, ages 6 – 8. Players are pitched the same soft T-Balls as before but now begin to work on timing as their coach tosses a ball from approximately 20 feet away. T-Ball bats are still used and all players bat and play in this division.
Minors Machine Pitch
This division is also for boys and girls ages 6 – 8 and uses a wheeled pitching machine to deliver more consistent baseballs, players are given five hittable pitches to make it to base or be struck out. The machine delivers balls more accurately than pitched balls and also improves a player’s confidence to hit balls coming at a faster speed of 45mph. This is the first division that Catchers are used and must be properly equipped. This division is the first to introduce interleague season and post season tournament play. Players in this division are evaluated before the season to ensure they are safely able to participate. This district interleague plays with Palmetto Little League.
Minors Player Pitch
This Minors division is recommended for boys and girls ages 8 – 10 and is the introduction of player pitchers, stealing bases, and umpires. Catchers must now be more mobile for arrant pitches. Batters begin to learn to not swing at balls and timing is dependent on the pitcher on the mound. Players begin to field, catch, and throw balls with greater difficulty. This district interleague plays with Palmetto Little League.
Majors
The Major Division is for boys and girls ages 10 -12. The diamond used is still a 60-foot diamond and the pitching distance is 46 feet used in previous divisions. This division interleague plays during the season with District Teams in Manatee County.
Intermediate
The Intermediate Division is a pilot program for boys and girls ages 11 – 13 which utilizes a 50-foot pitching distance and 70-foot base paths. This offers a transition for players between the standard Little League field size (46-foot pitching distance and 60-foot base paths) and the Junior/Senior field size (60-foot, 6-inch pitching distance and 90-foot base paths). This division interleague plays during the season with District Teams in Manatee County.
Seniors
The Senior League Baseball Division is for boys and girls 13-16 years old, using a conventional 90-foot diamond with a pitching distance of 60 feet, 6 inches. This division interleague plays during the season with District Teams in Manatee County.
Disclaimer
Buffalo Creek Little League Board of Directors reserve the right to ensure all players are in the division that match their age and skill level by way of Pre-Season Evaluations.
Parents are strongly encouraged to become involved in all divisions of Little League Baseball. After completing a Little League volunteer application and passing a required national background check,
parents may choose to be involved in practices, and be eligible as coaches, managers, umpires, local league board members and other volunteer positions within the league.
For more info: https://www.littleleague.org/play-little-league/baseball/divisions/