Division Discriptions

Any candidate who will attain the age of 5 years before May 1 and who will not attain the age of 7 before May 1 of the year in question shall be eligible to compete in the Tee Ball Division. Rally cap is a format in which game play and practice are built into one session. 3 teams are involved, while one team practices the other 2 teams play a mini game, then teams switch.  Every team has one practice and 2 mini games during each session.  Everyone gets to bat during a game, and we do not keep score inT-Ball. This is an instructional division with teams ranging from 6 to 9 players, is played on a small diamond – 50 feet from home plate to first base – and uses a special “soft” official size and weight ball. In T-Ball, as the name implies, the ball is hit from a stationary batting tee. Coaches are allowed on the field and usually parents participate at the bases letting players know where and when to run. 

Any candidate who will attain the age of 7 years before May 1 and who will not attain the age of 8 before May 1 of the year in question shall be eligible to compete in the Rookie Division. Rookie is a division for 6& 7 year olds who are just learning the game. 6 year olds must have played a year of Tball inorder to be elgiable for this division. Rookie falls under the Rally Cap format in which game play and practice are built into one session. 3 teams are involved, while one team practices the other 2 teams play a mini game, then teams switch.  Every team has one practice and 2 mini games during each session.  Everyone gets to bat during a game, and we do not keep score. 7 year olds that have played a year of rookie should be looking into joining Single A. Once again, a soft version of the official size and weight ball is used and they play on a 50ft diamond. There are approximately 7 to 9  players per team. Players hit against a pitching machine and a Tee, an inning ends when entire team roster has batted. All players are rotated through the infield and outfield positions and the use of three “extra” outfielders is allowed. No scores are kept in this division. 

Any candidate who will attain the age of 7 years before May 1 and who will not attain the age of 9 before May 1 of the year in question shall be eligible to compete in Single A. This is a division for 8 year olds and 7 year olds who have already played at least one year of Rookie and excelled in it. Once again a soft version of the official size and weight ball is used. There are approximately 9-11 players on a team. Players hit against a pitching machine for the entire game.The season, beginning in early April, consists of approximately 15 games played at Kilmer Park in the early evening or on Saturdays.  Team equipment, jerseys and caps are provided, but players must have their own gloves and batting helmets.

Any candidate who will attain the age of 9 years before May 1 and who will not attain the age of 11 before May 1 of the year in question shall be eligible to compete in the Minor League Division Baseball (subject to the Local League Board of Directors alignment of this division)

This division is confined to players aged 9 or 10 and some 8 year olds whose skill level and maturity allow, and offers the player’s first taste of competitive ball.

    All players in the division must attend an evaluation day and are assigned to teams in a manner which will balance the division as much as possible. Parents should realize that a balanced division takes precedence over player team preferences. The diamond is the same size as for Pee-Wee, with 50 foot base paths. For the first time, batters face player pitchers throwing an official baseball. No pitcher may pitch more than two innings per game. Each of the six innings end when three outs have been recorded or a maximum of 5 runs have been scored. On defence, all players take the field, with three extra outfielders being permitted.

    Individual game and team standings are recorded and at the conclusion of the regular season, there is a post-season tournament to determine the division championship.

    The season, beginning in early April, consists of approximately 17 games played at Kilmer Park in the early evening or on Saturdays. Full team uniforms and baseball caps are provided. Jerseys and pants must be returned at the end of the season. Players must supply their own baseball glove, helmet, and if desired, their own rubber cleated athletic shoes.

Any candidate who will attain the age of 9 years before May 1 and who will not attain the age of 12 before May 1 of the year in question shall be eligible to compete in the Minor League Division Baseball (subject to the Local League Board of Directors alignment of this division)

This division includes players aged 9, 10, 11 with some restrictions applying for 9 and 10 year olds. Some 12 years olds that should be in the Majors Divsion Baseball that are granted with a safety waiver may play in the AAA Minor Division. In addition, 9 and 10 year olds may also gain admission provided if they demonstrate they are ready at the two Minors Evaluation Days. 
    All players in the division are assigned to teams in a manner which attempts to balance out the division. Parents should realize that a balanced division takes precedence over player team preferences. 
    At this level, teams field a standard 9 player roster and the diamond is the size of an official Little League field – 60 feet from home plate to first base. An official size and weight ball is used and with a few exceptions, official Little League rules prevail. Each of the six innings end when either three outs have been recorded, the entire roster has batted or a maximum of five runs have been scored (except for the final inning in which there is no scoring limit.) Each player is guaranteed a minimum playing time of three consecutive defensive innings. All players take a turn batting, even if they are not in the 9 player fielding line-up.  Individual game and team standings are recorded and at the conclusion of the regular season, there will be a post-season tournament. 
    The season, beginning in late March, consists of approximately 17 games played at Kilmer Park in the early evening or on Saturdays. Full team uniforms and baseball caps are provided. Jerseys and pants must be returned at the end of the season. Players must supply their own baseball gloves and helmets. Rubber cleated athletic shoes are recommended.

Any candidate who will attain the age of 10 years before May 1 and who will not attain the age of 13 before May 1 of the year in question shall be eligible to compete in  Little League Baseball (subject to the local league board of directors alignment of this division)

This is “official” Little League Baseball and represents the premier level of Lynn Valley Little League Baseball. Players are drafted into the Majors after they have successfully attended try-outs where coaches will evaluate each player’s skill level and maturity. Within each of the 6 inning games, each selected player is guaranteed a minimum of three consecutive defensive innings and. 
    The season, beginning in late March, consists of approximately 20 games played at Viewlynn Park or other parks in North Vancouver, in the early evening or on Weekend days. Strict guidelines governing innings pitched are enforced for all players and teams. 
    At the conclusion of the regular season, there will be a post-season tournament to determine the league championship. Players at the Majors level are eligible for All-Star try-outs for the sanctioned Little League post-season play. The All-Star Team participates in our District Tournament, and may earn its way to a Provincial Tourament, a National Tournament and, if as successful as our 1993 team, the Little League World Series Tournament in Williamsport Pennsylvania.       Dedicated and qualified coaches focus on skill development, both offensively and defensively, while instilling a winning attitude and a sense of fair play. Both player and coach commit time and energy to the ideals of Little League and their team’s development. 
    High quality uniforms and baseball caps are provided. Jerseys and pants must be returned at the end of the season. Players must supply their own baseball glove and helmet. Rubber cleated athletic shoes are recommended.

Any youngster who will attain the age of 13 years before May 1 and who will not attain the age of 15 years before May 1 of the year in question shall be eligible to compete.

Junior League is for players aged 13 and 14. A 14 year old player has the choice of playing either Juniors or Seniors, but the decision must be made at registration. If a 14 year old chooses to “play up” at the Senior level they cannot return to Juniors at the end of the season to try out for the Junior All-Star Team.

Regular baseball rules apply except for a reduced diamond size – 80 feet from home plate to first base instead of 90. Lead offs, unrestricted base stealing and pitching balks all come into play at this level. Games are played throughout the North Shore.

High quality team uniforms and baseball caps are provided. Jerseys and pants must be returned at the end of the season. Players must supply their own baseball glove and helmet.

Any youngster who will attain the age of 14 years before May 1 and who will not attain the age of 17 before May 1 of the year in question shall be eligible to compete.

Senior Division consists mostly of 15 and 16 year old players, though a 14 year old player has the choice of playing Juniors or Seniors, but the decision must be made at registration. If a 14 year old chooses to “play up” at the Senior level they cannot return to Juniors at the end of the season to try out for the Junior All-Star Team. 
    A 16 year old player has the choice of playing Seniors or Big League, but the decision must be made at registration. If a 16 year old chooses to “play up” at the Big League level they cannot return to Seniors at the end of the season to try out for the Senior All-Star Team. 
    Games are played throughout the District Five area on the North Shore on full size diamonds – 90 foot base paths. All regular baseball rules apply.
    High quality team uniforms and baseball caps are provided. Jerseys and pants must be returned at the end of the season. Players must supply their own baseball glove and helmet. 

Any youngster with amateur status who will attain the age of 17 years before May 1 and who will not attain the age of 19 years before May 1 of the year in question shall be eligible to compete.

Big League is for players 17 & 18 years old. A 16 year old player has the choice of playing Seniors or Big League but the decision must be made at registration. If a 16 year old chooses to “play up” at the Senior level they cannot return to Seniors at the end of the season to try out for the Senior All-Star Team.
    Games are played throughout the District Five area on the North Shore on full size diamonds with all regular rules in effect. 
    High quality team uniforms and baseball caps are provided. Jerseys and pants must be returned at the end of the season. Players must supply their own baseball glove and helmet.

At this level for post season the All Star team is a District wide team which includes all leagues.  There is a tryout for this team and the coach is choosen by the Presidents of District Five Little League.