WCLL Divisions

Wolf Creek Little League Divisions

WCLL offers programs for boys and girls ages 5 and up. Age ranges are approximate guidelines and may be adjusted based on ability. See the League Age page to determine player's age for the next season.

Ability will be determined at tryouts. See the EVAL Page for details on upcoming WCLL Tryouts.

Division	Age (Guideline)	Practices/Games per Week	Description
Tee Ball	5-6 years EVALUATION OPTIONAL	2-3 Minimum of 1 practice/week	For boys and girls with little or no prior experience. Emphasis is on the basics of throwing, catching, hitting and rules of the game. The ball is hit off the tee.
A	7-8 years EVALUATION OPTIONAL	2-4 Minimum of 1 practice/week	Pitching is done by a coach or machine. Baseball/Softball fundamentals are the focal point. Scores are kept. A 6 year old may play at this level providing one year of T-ball has been played and the league approves. Players are generally placed on teams according to the school they attend. However, as rosters are filled, teams may be comprised of players from several different schools. Players may pitch in latter part of season.
AA	9-10 years EVALUATION MANDATORY	3-5 Minimum of 1 practice/week more expected	Pitching is done by the players. Rules are close to conventional baseball rules. Practice/games are 3-4 times per week. An eight year old may play at this level providing he attends the player evaluation and meets the qualifications. All players 9 and older must attend the player evaluation. Attempts are made to place players according to the school they attend. However, players may be placed on teams to balance the overall skill level of the teams.
AAA	10-12 years EVALUATION MANDATORY	4-6 up to 5 practices/week in preseason up to 3 games/week in season	The rules are closer to conventional baseball. For example base stealing is permitted. Teams are organized by player evaluations. 12 year olds are not permitted to pitch.
Majors	11-12 Years EVALUATION MANDATORY	4-6 up to 5 practices/week in preseason up to 3 games/week in season	This is the most competitive level and selection is based on the player evaluations and drafting by the coaches. 12 year olds are expected to play at Majors level, but MUST TRY OUT.
At levels AA and higher, WCLL generally interlocks with neighboring Little Leagues to provide a wider pool of teams to compete against. Interlock rules may vary. For example, pitching rules at the AA level will be determined in conjunction with the leagues that WCLL interlocks with.

Division FAQs:

What age does my child have to be to play T-Ball?

The League age of the child is what age he/she is on April 30th of that league year (April 30, 2007). T-Ball is from ages 5 to 7 years old.

How can I be sure the coaches are upstanding people in our community?

Every possible effort is made to be sure that these people are there to help the kids learn and play softball/baseball. Wolf Creek Little League does a background check on every person that will have contact with the kids. (Manager/Coaches/Parents helping out, MUST COMPLETE A BACKGROUND CHECK) But being a board member does not exclude us from having a background check on ourselves. This is an annual happening and is now a REQUIREMENT by Little League Baseball/Softball.

How many games does T-Ball play?

T-Ball plays 20 games. 1 game during the week and one on the weekend (no Sunday games are allowed). The season starts with practices beginning in March and the games start April 1st.

Does Wolf Creek play at a competitive level?

TeeBall is to be played at an instructional level, both during practices and during the games. During the games no score will be kept and there are no strike outs or walks. Every player will play every position on the field. This is to give all the kids a chance to play everywhere, and later on in upper divisions, the kids can specifically concentrate on 3 to 4 positions. T-Ball is on the most basic level of play, teaching them to catch, throw, hit, and run the bases, but most of all to make it FUN!
As players move up in divisions, the competition increases, culminating with the very competitive Majors level play.

Are there ways to help my child start learning
now about baseball/softball now?

Yes! Wolf Creek Little League will run clinics during the winter, stay tuned for dates and times. You can also work with them on their throwing motion and batting stance. The internet is full of drills and resources for helping your child improve.

How are post season teams determined?

Post season teams will be selected by a vote of the coaches. Eligible players are surveyed in May to determine who will commit to the tournament teams. Ballots are distributed to appropriate coaches (Majors, AAA, AA depending on teams being formed) and the President oversees the voting. Selected players will be notified on or after the Little League deadline of June 15th.
If WCLL is combining with another league to form teams (Softball, Majors All-Stars, etc), an appropriate selection process will be determined by a vote of both boards.