New to all this?
Wondering which baseball or softball level is right for your child? See the official division overviews for Little League:
Baseball divisions https://www.littleleague.org/play-little-league/baseball/divisions/. For ages under seven, tee ball is typically the starting point. To confirm league placement by age, use Little League’s official League Age Determination page https://www.littleleague.org/play-little-league/determine-league-age/ and the League Age Calculator https://apps.littleleague.org/dc/v2/LeagueAgeCalculator.
On becoming a coach
Visit Little League University – Coaches Resources for curricula, practice plans, and clinics https://www.littleleague.org/university/resources/coaches/.
On making your child a better player
Explore Little League University – Parents for skills, safety, rules, and season guidance https://www.littleleague.org/university/parents/.
On age
For full details on how Little League determines age for baseball and softball, see League Age Determination https://www.littleleague.org/play-little-league/determine-league-age/. When you’re ready to check a specific birthdate, use the official League Age Calculator https://apps.littleleague.org/dc/v2/LeagueAgeCalculator.
On gear
Bat-buyers — ensure your bat meets Little League rules. As of January 1, 2018, the USA Baseball Bat Standard (USABat) applies in most baseball divisions. Learn more at Bat Information https://www.littleleague.org/playing-rules/bat-information/ and the official Bat Rules https://www.littleleague.org/playing-rules/bat-rules/.
A table of what your kids will need — and what NESLL will provide:
Division
| Parents/Players Provide
| NESLL provides |
Tee Ball
Farm 2 | Batting helmet; glove; cleats; 5‑gallon bucket to sit on | Team hats and t‑shirts; bats; bases; safety equipment |
American–Junior | Cleats; practice socks; baseball pants; belt; protective cup; practice shirts (long‑ and short‑sleeve) | Team hats, jerseys, socks; coaches will also have team bats, helmets, catching/safety gear, and balls |
Miscellaneous “Parent” Documents
Parental Code of Conduct (local NESLL policy; link remains internal)