T-Ball
Ages 4-5
This division emphasizes fun and instruction. Familiarity with the field, defensive positions and the most basic fundamentals of fielding, throwing, catching and hitting are stressed. This division uses a continuous batting order, free substitutions, no scorebook, no playoffs and a 1-½ hour time limit per game. If possible, an effort is made to place friends on the same team in order to facilitate coaching duties and/or car-pooling and to make first-time players more comfortable in a team atmosphere.
Single "A"
Ages 6-7
This division emphasizes instruction rather than competition. Players will build upon the fundamentals learned in T-Ball and expand their knowledge with a beginning course in pitching and catching techniques on a slightly smaller than regulation field. This division uses a continuous batting order, free substitutions, no standings and no playoffs. Players are drafted onto these teams; however, if possible, an effort will be made to place players together if it will help parents with coaching duties and/or car-pooling.
Double "AA"
Ages 8-9
This division emphasizes instruction in a competitive atmosphere. This division uses a continuous batting order and free substitutions. Standings are kept and end of season playoffs are held. Players are drafted onto these teams and requests for pairing players together generally cannot be accommodated.
Triple "AAA"
Ages 9-12
This division emphasizes instruction in a competitive atmosphere. This division uses a continuous batting order and free substitutions. Standings are kept and end of season playoffs are held. Players are drafted onto these teams and requests for pairing players together cannot be accommodated. Under Little League Rules, 12 year olds cannot pitch in this division.
Majors
Ages 9-12
This division emphasizes instruction in the finer points of the game in a very competitive atmosphere. Standings are kept and end of season playoffs are held. Players are drafted onto these teams and requests for pairing players together cannot be accommodated.
Juniors
Ages 13-14
The Junior League at Naamans is the first time a player will experience the 90 foot diamond in the Little League program. Teams of players age 13-14 participate in a highly competitive interleague with Brandywine, and WIlmington Little Leagues and games are played at various sites around Wilmington and Claymont. All players are to attend a player evaluation in early March and are assigned to teams. Practices begin in late March. Coaches instruct players on 90 foot specific mechanics including leads, pitching from the stretch, and avoiding balks. The season is traditionally 16-20 games, including an 8 team playoff format, lasting from April through June. The Junior tournament team will consist of players age 13-14 and will begin play in late June and will last through elimination from the International Tournament.
Seniors
Ages 13-16
The Senior League at Naamans is designed for players age 13-16 to participate in a highly competitive interleague with Wilmington and Brandywine Little Leagues. While players continue to improve mechanics and on field development, team building, strategy, and knowledge of the game are equally important and are a main focus. All players are to attend a player evaluation in early March and are assigned to teams. Practices begin in late March. Players selected to a team remain on that team throughout their time in the Senior division. The season is traditionally 18-24 games, including a 6 team playoff format. The playoff champion will participate in a playoff against the Southern Interleague champion to identify a Regular Season District Champion. The Senior Tournament team will consist of players 15-16 and will begin play in late June and will last through elimination from the International Tournament.
Big League
Ages 15-18
The Big League division at Naamans is the highest level of competition possible in the Little League program. Players age 15-18 are eligible to participate in this Interleague with Pennsylvania District 28. Games are played in Northern New Castle County and Southern Chester County (West Chester, Downingtown). Players are required to attend a player evaluation in early May and are assigned to teams. Practices begin in May and the season usually begins around Memorial Day and will go through 4th of July weekend. The season is usually 18-30 games including playoffs. The Big League tournament team is selected amongst all of the teams in Delaware District 02 and will play for the State Championship in mid July. Regional and World Series Tournament are held in Late July.
