Senior Minor
League age: 9-10 years old
Age: Typically, this division is comprised of players with a league age of 9-10 years old. In certain instances, where an individual has advanced skill and awareness, has reached a league age of 8, AND has played at least two Spring seasons in Junior Minors, he/she will be provided the opportunity to be evaluated for playing in the Senior Minor Division. Players with a league age of 11 that are not drafted into the Major Division will play in this division as well.
Philosophy: Senior Minor Division is an important step in your child’s understanding of baseball and further development of skills. In this division, players will begin playing traditional baseball with live pitching, base stealing, bunting and all the related offensive and defensive strategies. The diamond used is a 60-foot diamond and the pitching distance is 46 feet. The goal for players at this level is to develop a strong awareness of the importance of performing as a team and developing pitchers, catchers, and outfielders in addition to adjusting to the speed of a more traditional baseball game. Senior Minor baseball is a valuable transition from Junior Minor in fostering individual growth as it relates to team success. The Senior Minor division commonly fields between 16-20 teams with an average of 12 players per team. This division is closed bases; players are not allowed to lead off of the bases.
Team Managers and Coaches: Parent participation is one of the keys to the success of any youth volunteer league. Coaching is a great way to enjoy time with your child while introducing the skills essential for children in this age group and developing the fundamental elements of baseball. Responsible parents are needed as managers, coaches, sponsors, team parents, and scorekeepers. We are asking for volunteers now to begin to experience the joys of providing young players with a fun and lifelong baseball experience. Please sign up as a volunteer at the CSLL website or during registration.
Prior to each Spring and Fall season, we conduct coaching training to review practice techniques and drills to make practices more productive.
If you cannot help, please remember that your coach is a volunteer and give them your full support.
Equipment: CSLL provides players with a cap and game jersey. Parents will be responsible for player pants, socks, and belt and glove. The manager of the team will inform parents of the team jersey color and will recommend what color socks, belt and pants to purchase. In addition, there will be bats, helmets, and catcher's gear at the field for players to share. A baseball glove is the only equipment required. The glove should be the softest and largest the player can handle. Well broken-in leather gloves work best and will enable the child to catch and hold onto the ball better than a smaller, stiff, plastic version. Rubber baseball cleats are recommended.
Players are permitted to bring their own batting helmets and/or bat provided that they meet Little League standards. At this level, it is recommended that players use a bat length of 28 to 30 inches and a drop of -8 to -13 (drop -10 = 30 inches and 20 ounces, for example). Bats must Little League-approved.
Beginning with the Junior Minor & Senior Minor divisions we will create AA/AAA teams.
The "AA" Division represents new or some knowledge of baseball, focusing on enhanced game comprehension and skill development. Key objectives include maximizing player experience, and fostering continuous growth across all aspects of the game, with the aim of refining skills to facilitate successful transition to the "AAA" level the following year.
Little League's AAA division signifies a heightened competitive standard above AA, emphasizing adherence to established baseball rules. This level prioritizes educational growth, skill refinement, and teamwork, concurrently nurturing players' strategic understanding to optimize their potential for success at next level.
**In order for a player to be considered for the AAA division they must attend evaluations**
Evaluations: Players in this division must attend Player Evaluations in order to be eligible for All-Stars. The purpose of the evaluations is to promote a competitive balance between teams. Check the Facebook page or the website for the Player Evaluation dates for each season. We will also try to send out an email with these dates.
Player Notification: After the teams are formed, your coach will send out an email with all the team information. The coach will be your primary contact person throughout the season.
Rules: All divisions play by the rules set forth in the current version of the Little League rulebook. Additionally, local ground rules have been established to implement best practices for our league. This is division is subject to the pitching limits set forth by Little League.
Practices and Games: The practice schedule for this division will consist of multiple practices per week. Once games begin, there will be two games per week typically on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, or Saturday. All games will be held at Wayne Smith Park, Bee Creek Park, Lemon Tree Park. The regular season will comprise approximately 8-12 games.
Practice and game schedules will be available on the website when we have them ready.
Post Season (Spring Only!): CSLL Senior Minors are given the opportunity to try out for selection to an All-Star team that will participate in a tournament against other teams within District 33. If your child decides to participate on one of the teams, the season will likely extend into the end of June and possibly the middle of July. To be eligible for the tournament, your child must have attend/participated in spring evaluations, also players must live or attend school within the CSLL boundary and have played in the minimum number of games required for post season play. More information will be given out in May.
Field Conditions: The City of College Station updates their field conditions after 4 pm daily. In the event of weather, we will make a determination about games after we speak with the City of College Station. There is a link on our homepage for Field Conditions. We will also update via the Facebook page and through our website. You should also hear from your coach.