The Center City Little League is open to players of all gender identities and abilities who live or attend school within the league boundaries. The boundaries extend from North Beach to Main Street and include Integrated Arts Academy, Sustainability Academy, and Mater Christi. You can check out our boundary map here.
Full scholarships and $15 discounts for siblings are available upon registration. No players are turned away.
T-Ball
Players who are 4-6 are the norm for t-ball. Players usually In this division, the focus is on having fun and learning the fundamentals of the game. Players have multiple tries to hit the ball off of the tee when they are up to bat. Every player bats every inning. While the defensive team is encouraged to attempt to get outs, there are no outs on the basepaths, and every batter gets on base and scores. Coaches are involved in helping players both on the field and up to bat.
Coach Pitch
Players aged 6-8 typically participate in the coach pitch division. In coach pitch, the goal is to develop a love of the game along with improving skills. The team’s coach pitches to their own players. No one strikes out. Players who don’t get a hit have a chance to hit off of the tee. Similar to tee ball, every player bats every inning, and there are no outs on the basepaths. Also similar to tee ball, the coaches are involved in supporting players both on the field and up to bat.
Minors
Players aged 7-12 are eligible for the Minors division, although the normal range is 8 to 11. In this division, teams focus on continued skill development, good sportsmanship, and having fun. Players begin to specialize in positions, including pitching and catching. Games can be up to 6 innings long, and outs are recorded. After the spring season is completed, players may be eligible to compete on the All-Stars summer team or in Summer and Fall ball.
Majors
Players aged 9-12 are eligible for the Major’s division, although the normal range is 11 and 12. In this division, teams continue to focus on skill development, position specialities, good sportsmanship, and having fun. Games are 6 innings long, and outs are recorded. After the spring season is completed, players may be eligible to compete on the All-Stars summer team or Summer and Fall ball.