Hanover Township Little League is proud to offer two summer softball opportunities for age eligible players: the Little League Tournament Team and the Summer Travel Program. These programs are designed to provide competitive play beyond the regular season and are based on player ability, commitment, and team readiness.
Little League Tournament Teams (12u and 10u only)
This team represents Hanover Township in the official Little League-sanctioned Tournament, the path to the Little League Softball World Series held in Greenville, North Carolina on August 3-10, 2025.
• Tournament Progression: Begins with district pool play and can advance to sectionals, states, regionals, and World Series levels.
• Season Length: Varies based on team performance. A short run may last two weeks; a deep run can extend through the end of August.
• Commitment Level: High. Practices range from 3-6 days a week and games from 2-3 a week. Games may be held during the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
• Eligibility:
* To be eligible for the 12U team, a player must be born in 2012 and 2013 and played in the Majors or Juniors division during Spring 2025.
* To be eligible for the 10U team, players must be born in 2014 and 2015, and played in the Majors or Minors division during Spring 2025.
* Each player must have played at least 8 regular season games by the end of the regular season.
• Selection Process:
1. Players are nominated by their current manager.
2. Current Managers, the Player Agent, the All-Star Coordinator, and Managers of the All-Star team will meet to review nominations and rank players. (Managers cannot rank their own child.)
3. Final roster approval by the Little League Board.
4. Alternates may be selected in case of player unavailability.
• Coaching Selection:
1. Applications are open to all current managers and coaches, and must be received by Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
2. The All-Star Coordinator and Little League Board will review applicants and appoint the Head Coach for each team.
• Additional Tournament: The All-Star Manager has the discretion to enter the team into a secondary tournament/league provided that those games due not interfere with the Little League Tournament games.
Summer Travel Program (8u only)
Because Little League does not have a sanctioned softball tournament for 8u, a Summer Travel Team will be formed to compete in a local travel league/tournament.
• Season Structure: Approx. 10 games plus playoffs, with a practice at least once a week and 1-2 games per week.
• Commitment Level: Moderate to High. Players are expected to be dedicated and reliable.
• Eligibility:
* To be eligible for the 8U team, a player must be born in 2016 or later and played in the Minors or Farm division during Spring 2025.
* Each player must have played at least 8 regular season games by the end of the regular season.
• Selection Process:
1. Players are nominated by the current manager.
2. Current Managers, the Player Agent, the All-Star Coordinator, and Managers of the All-Star team will meet to review nominations and rank players. (Managers cannot rank their own child.)
3. Final roster approval by the Little League Board.
4. Alternates may be selected in case of player unavailability.
• Coaching Selection:
1. Applications are open to all current managers and coaches.
2. The All-Star Coordinator and Little League Board will review applicants and appoint the Head Coach for each team.
Developmental Opportunities
Players seeking additional experience but not selected for travel or tournament teams will have access to separate developmental programs offered by the league.
Fees
There is a fee associated with both the Little League Tournament and Summer Travel programs. Details will be provided closer to the season start.