REGISTRATION
To register, log into your KCLL account at kcllbaseball.com (or create a new account). Hover over the "Registration Info" tab and click "Available Programs" from the drop-down menu. From there you can choose the proper division.
Early Bird Discounted Registration: November 15, 2024-January 4th 2025
Regular Registration: January 5th-February 15th
Late Registration ($20 Fee): February 15th-
Registration Deadline: February 15th (late registrations will be accepted, but placement on a team is not guaranteed)
All players registered by the February 15th deadline are guaranteed a place on a team.
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SPRING SEASON
The Spring Season is our main baseball and softball program season. Kid-pitch division teams are built with the intention of maintaining parity between the teams and a competitive season of games. Wins and losses are recorded in the division to create a seeded tournament at the end of the season. Division winners receive trophies.
In early March, there is a "player assessment" day where all divisions AA and above registrants participate in a series of skills evaluations. Coaches attend this player assessment in order to evaluate players in preparation for their draft. The league also provides independent assessors in order to ensure team parity when teams are formed, as well as provide additional information for coaches during their draft.
Teams will be formed the second week of March through a "player draft." The purpose of the draft is to create balanced teams that will play fun competitive games throughout the Spring season. We work hard to create parity between the teams and consider this to be one of the fundamental differences between our program and other programs in the area. We want to play a game - and enjoy the game - and make sure everyone gets an opportunity to play their best. Beginning with the 2025 Spring Season, we will allow coaches to "protect" up to 4 players prior to the draft, with additional high-round draft picks allowed to teams protecting fewer players. The goal is to allow teams some continuity of culture year over year, while still maintaining parity by preventing "super teams" where coaches protect the division's top players on a single roster. For more detailed information on team formation, please visit our TEAM FORMATION PROCESS page.
Registration with KCLL guarantees at least a 12 game regular season, plus a year-end double elimination tournament to declare division champions in divisions AA and higher. While we schedule, and strive to play, 18-20 games for many upper divisions, be prepared for a few cancellations due to our location in the tempestuous foothills of the great state of Colorado. Coaches will attempt to make up as many cancelled games as possible.
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NON KID-PITCH DIVISIONS
Tee Ball
Our tee ball program offers our youngest ball players an opportunity to learn the basics of the game. They will learn skills such as basic throwing, catching, hitting, sportsmanship, teamwork, and learn the basic rules of baseball in a non-competitive environment in which scores are not kept.
Age Range: 4-5
Weekly Schedule: 1 weeknight practice, 1 Saturday game
Ability Level: Complete beginners
Team Requests considered? Yes
Coach Pitch / Machine Pitch
This program is meant for newer players who want to continue to develop their skills in a non-competitive environment which does not keep score or track wins/losses. We focus on continuing to develop the basic skills of throwing, catching, and hitting a soft core baseball, this time off real pitches! Coaches may pitch to players, or use a catapult-style pitching machine to ensure consistent pitches. If your player is interested in playing “real” games, and score being kept, “A division” may be a more appropriate option.
Age Range: 5-7
Weekly Schedule: 1 weeknight practice, 1 weeknight game every other week, 1 Saturday game
Ability Level: Players should already be familiar with throwing a baseball and swinging a bat.
Team Requests considered? Yes
KID-PITCH DIVISIONS
A Division / Modified Coach Pitch
This is a transitional division in which players begin pitching to opposing hitters, and at-bats are completed by coach pitch when necessary. The Single A Division plays a full baseball game - outs are recorded and a score is kept, but there are no standings kept or champion crowned at the end of the season. This ensures that all players on a team have equal opportunity to develop at every position, as coaches have no incentive to consistently place stronger players at positions of importance. Kids will pitch to a batter until either an out is recorded, or they throw four balls, at which point a coach will come in to complete the at bat with either a ball in play or strikeout. That’s right, no walks! A limit of 4 runs per inning is applied to minimize lopsided scores, keep games moving, and maximize opportunities for players to try their hand at various positions.This division is great for players who are ready to play a more organized, “real” baseball game with a winner and loser, but are not quite ready for the season long competition of our AA division. Single A games are umpired by the coaches.
Age Range: 7-8
Weekly Schedule: 1 weeknight practice, 1 weeknight game every other week, 1 Saturday game
Ability Level: Players should be able to defend themselves from a thrown ball, and be able to throw the ball a distance of 40 feet.
Field dimensions: 50' base paths, 40' pitching distance, no mound.
Team Requests considered? Yes
AA Division
Our AA division plays a full baseball game - outs are recorded, score is kept, and we crown "champions" at the end of the season. Coaches are no longer on the field, and the result of the game is entirely in the hands of the players. A limit of 5 runs per inning is applied to minimize lopsided scores, keep games moving, and maximize opportunities for players to try their hand at various positions.
AA players are required to attend a preseason player assessment for evaluation, after which they will be assigned to a team via draft to promote league parity. Players may be encouraged to move up or required to move down a division based on the assessment.
Age Range: 8-10
Weekly Schedule: 1 Weeknight practice, 1 Weeknight game, 1 Saturday game
Ability Level: Can make contact with a pitch in the strike zone, can throw a ball to a target and catch a ball consistently, understands the basic rules of play, is committed to regular attendance as a contributing member of a team.
Field Dimensions: 60’ base paths, 42’ pitching distance, no mound.
Team Requests considered? No
Rules Summary:
Stealing: YES
Dropped 3rd Strike: NO
Infield Fly: YES
Leadoffs before pitch crosses plate: NO
Mercy Rule: 15 after 3 innings, 10 after 4 innings
Time Limit: No new innings after 1:45 or 6 innings
AAA Division
Our AAA division is comprised of players who have aged out of our younger divisions, but are still primarily concerned with development and are not yet ready for the speed and intensity of competition at the Majors level, or younger players who desire a higher level of competition but can not safely compete against 12 year olds in Majors.
At this level, coaches are still expected to facilitate opportunities for all players at positions of interest throughout the season. A limit of 5 runs per inning is applied to minimize lopsided scores, keep games moving, and maximize opportunities for players to try their hand at various positions.
AAA players are required to attend a preseason player assessment for evaluation, after which they will be assigned to a team via draft to promote league parity. Players may be encouraged to move up or required to move down a division based on the assessment.
Age Range: 9-11
Weekly Schedule: 1 Weeknight practice, 1 Weeknight game, 1 Saturday game
Ability Level: AAA players should be ready to play a full, competitive baseball game and should be comfortable fielding ground balls and pop flies, know the conditions that differentiate a force-out from a tag play, and be comfortable in the batters’ box with live pitching.
Field Dimensions: 60’ base paths, 46’ pitching distance, pitcher’s mound.
Team Requests considered? No
Rules Summary:
Stealing: YES
Dropped 3rd Strike: YES
Infield Fly: YES
Leadoffs before pitch crosses plate: NO
Mercy Rule: 15 after 3 innings, 10 after 4 innings
Time Limit: No new innings after 2:00 or 6 innings
Team Requests considered? No
Majors Division
This is the classic Little League program that plays by full Little League rules. Any player that is within the age range, has a strong skill set, and wants to play competitive games should register in Majors. There are no run limits or time limits. Teams must make 3 outs to end an inning, and games are played a full six innings unless a mercy rule applies.
Majors players are required to attend a preseason player assessment for evaluation, after which they will be assigned to a team via draft to promote league parity. Players may be encouraged to move up or required to move down a division based on the assessment. Players interested in playing on 11U or 12U All Star Teams should play in the Majors division.
*Players who will be age 12 by August 31 of the league year MUST play in Majors or Intermediates. 12 year olds MAY NOT play below the Majors level.
Age Range: 10-12
Weekly Schedule: 1 Weeknight practice (additional practices possible depending on coach), 1 Weeknight game, 1 Saturday game
Ability Level: Majors players should be ready and willing to contribute to a competitive team at a position of strength. Opportunities are earned, and while coaches are expected to find opportunities for every player to play infield at some point in each game, players should be prepared to accept a role on their team that best contributes to the whole team’s success. Players must feel comfortable in the batters box facing stronger pitching.
Field Dimensions: 60’ base paths, 46’ pitching distance, pitcher’s mound.
Team Requests considered? No
Rules Summary:
Stealing: YES
Dropped 3rd Strike: YES
Infield Fly: YES
Leadoffs before pitch crosses plate: NO
Mercy Rule: 15 after 3 innings, 10 after 4 innings
Time Limit: No limit, 6 innings or mercy rule.
Intermediates Division
The Little League Intermediate (50-70) Division is for players 11 to 13 years old. The program is a transitional program for 11 to 13 year olds using 50 foot pitching distance and 70 foot base paths. This division is an excellent opportunity for advanced players to begin their transition into fully competitive baseball, and features lead offs, pickoffs, balks, and full baseball rules on field dimensions that are developmentally appropriate for the age level and maintain the integrity of the game. There are no run limits, and games are 7 innings or 2:15 hours long.
Players may play on an Intermediate team as well as a majors team within the same season, however pitch count rules apply across divisions. Intermediates teams participate in interleague play around the Denver metro area.
Players are required to attend a preseason player assessment for evaluation, after which they will be assigned to a team via draft to promote league parity.
Age Range: 11-13
Weekly Schedule: 1 Weeknight practice (additional practices possible depending on coach), 1 Weeknight game, 1 Saturday game
Ability Level: Intermediate players should have the arm strength to make a strong throw across a diamond with 70 foot basepaths, be comfortable facing pitchers who throw at higher velocities, and have a strong understanding of the rules of baseball.
Field Dimensions: 70’ base paths, 50’ pitching distance, pitcher’s mound.
Team Requests considered? Yes
Rules Summary:
Stealing: YES
Dropped 3rd Strike: YES
Infield Fly: YES
Leadoffs before pitch crosses plate: YES
Mercy Rule: 15 after 4 innings, 10 after 5 innings
Time Limit: 2:15 or 7 innings
Juniors/Seniors Division
The Junior and Senior League Baseball divisions are combined in our league. This division is for players 13 to 16 years old using a pitching distance of 60 feet and 90 foot base paths, and is meant as a developmental program for players wanting to continue playing at a higher level, either in supplement to, or in preparation for, a school athletics program. It is also an opportunity for players who wish to continue playing baseball recreationally to do so at a highly competitive level.
Games are played for 7 innings or a 2:30 time limit. Juniors/Seniors teams participate in interleague play around the Denver metro area.
Players are required to attend a preseason player assessment for evaluation, after which they will be assigned to a team via draft to promote league parity.
Age Range: 13-16
Weekly Schedule: 1 Weeknight practice (additional practices possible depending on coach), 1 Weeknight game, 1 Saturday game
Ability Level: Junior/Seniors players should have the arm strength to make a strong throw across a diamond with 90 foot base paths, be comfortable facing pitchers who are capable of throwing at velocities up to, or sometimes exceeding, 80mph, and have a strong understanding of the rules of baseball.
Field Dimensions: 90’ base paths, 60’ pitching distance, pitcher’s mound.
Team Requests considered? Yes
Rules Summary:
Stealing: YES
Dropped 3rd Strike: YES
Infield Fly: YES
Leadoffs before pitch crosses plate: YES
Mercy Rule: 15 after 4 innings, 10 after 5 innings
Time Limit: 2:15 or 7 innings
2025 Spring Season Dates
November 15, 2024 - Registration Opens
Jan 4, 2025 - end of Early Bird Discount Period
Feb 15, 2025 - Registration deadline (players may register after this date, but will be subject to a $20 late registration fee and will NOT be guaranteed placement on a team)
Mar 1, 2025 - Player Assessments (Foothills Fieldhouse)
Mar 3-7, 2025 - Team formation / player draft - teams formed for all division levels
Mar 8, 2025 - Meet the Coach Day at Dick's Sporting Goods in SW Plaza Mall (equipment distribution to coaches)
TBD - Coaches' Meetings/Clinics
Week of Mar 11, 2025 - Practices begin for all divisions
Apr 5, 2025 - OPENING DAY for the 2025 Spring Season
May 24-26, 2025 - Memorial Day Weekend (no games Sat, Sun, or Mon)
Jun TBD, 2025 - Day at the Rockies (tickets will go on sale in April)
May 31 - Jun 14, 2025 - Competitive division play-off games
Jun 14, 2025 - CLOSING DAY (Championship games played)
Jun 116 - Jul 1, 2025 - Intermediate, Juniors, and Senior Divisions may still have games
Jul 5-25, 2025 - All Star Tournaments for District and State championships
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