The AA (coach + player pitch) baseball program is for 7 and 8 year-olds, and is a transitional level to AAA baseball. Players further develop their baseball skills, baseball IQ and sportsmanship in a safe and fun environment. Innings are limited to 3 outs or 4 runs scored, whichever comes first, and a maximum of 6 innings. Players will learn to pitch at practice in the first half of the season while coaches pitch to them in games, then the last 4-5 games of the season players will pitch to batters. In this division, players will be called out at the bases and can strikeout while batting. Scores are kept to track runs per inning but wins-losses aren’t tracked.

Teams have 11-12 players, depending on the number of coach volunteers, and teams are organized by school, neighborhood and buddy requests, all of which parents indicate during the online registration process. Teams meet 2-3 times per week (a meeting is a practice or a game). Parents should expect a 5-hour time commitment per week.

Practice starts in mid-March and games start within 21 days. There are approximately 10 games in a season, and the season usually concludes with a baseball Jamboree in early June, where teams play each other in a tournament format.

The League provides parent volunteers with coaching practice plans, team baseball gear, jerseys and hats for players and 3 coaches. Volunteer coaches receive training prior to the start of the season. Players will need to purchase a baseball glove, long-sleeved T-shirt, baseball pants, athletic supporter (including cup for boys), and socks. Baseball cleats (rubber) are recommended. Your coach will recommend a coordinated color of pants and socks to purchase.

Team parents are expected to help the coach with other important team volunteer duties like snack coordinator, bench coach, score keeper, umpire, field prep, photo coordinator, and more.

Each year, a limited number of roster spots on AAA teams are opened to eligible players with a Little League Age of 8, based on demonstrated skill.  Players with a Little League Age of 7 or younger are not eligible for AAA.

Eligibility:  To be considered for AAA, the player must have played AA Baseball the previous Spring season.  (The player's Summer Ball placement does not affect this determination.)

Other Things to be Aware of

• Parents should be aware that other players in the division could be as old as 5th grade.
• AAA teams will practice/play three times per week.
• Teams are DRAFTED (we do not attempt to place players with school friends and there are no buddy requests).
• Teams are randomly assigned to managers (you cannot request a specific manager).
• If selected to AAA, 8 year-old players should expect to replay AAA next season (unless they prove to be exceptionally talented for their age).
• If selected to AAA, parents will receive an invoice for the difference between the AA and AAA registration fee (unless they have requested financial assistance).

Procedure to request AAA Consideration:  8 year-olds are placed in available AAA roster spots based on demonstrated skill.  To request consideration for AAA placement, please follow these procedures:

1.  Register for AA Baseball.
2.  E-mail the Majors/Minors Baseball Player Agent, requesting a tryout for AAA.
3.  Participate in the Majors/Minors Baseball player evaluations in January.

All players will be notified of their placement in AA or AAA.  If selected for AAA, the RWLL Registrar will contact you to arrange payment of the registration fee increase.