Sarasota’s Premier Youth Baseball League
Sarasota Little League is a place for everyone
Sarasota Little League Baseball is an entirely volunteer-run, not-for-profit all skill level youth baseball organization.
Each season, our volunteers dedicate hundreds of hours from administration to coaching all in the betterment of enriching the qualities of citizenship, discipline, teamwork and physical well-being. By embracing the virtues of Character, Courage and Loyalty, the Little League Baseball program is designed to develop superior citizens rather than superior athletes.
Where Do I Start?
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Resources for prospective, new, and current parents of children at Sarasota Little League. Everything you need to know — all in one place!
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Little League Programs
League Age 4 - League Age 12
What league age is my child?
Majors
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League age 9 through 12 may try out for majors. All majors players are selected through a draft process.
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One practice per week (7-9pm), one weeknight game (7-9pm), and one weekend game (Friday 7-9pm or Saturday morning).
All schedules are finalized at the beginning of the season once teams are formed. The above is intended to give you an idea of what you can expect. The schedule is determined by field availability and number of teams and specific details will vary from season to season.
Minors (AAA)
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League age 7 - 11 are eligible to play in AAA. All players age 7 and above must try out. AAA teams are selected by a draft process.
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One weeknight practice (5-7pm), one weeknight game (5:30pm), and one weekend game (Friday at 5:30pm or Saturday morning).
All schedules are finalized at the beginning of the season once teams are formed. The above is intended to give you an idea of what you can expect. The schedule is determined by field availability and number of teams and specific details will vary from season to season.
AA Machine Pitch
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AA Machine Pitch is designed for players 6-8 years old. All players league age 7 must attend tryouts and be eligible for AAA draft. Trust the process; if you child is not ready for kid-pitch, they are unlikely to be drafted up.
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One weeknight practice (5-7pm), one weeknight game (5:30pm start), and one weekend game (Saturday morning).
All schedules are finalized at the beginning of the season once teams are formed. The above is intended to give you an idea of what you can expect. The schedule is determined by field availability and number of teams and specific details will vary from season to season.
Coach Pitch
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The coach pitch level is designed for players 7 years of age and younger. All league age 7 players must still attend tryouts. Trust the process; if you child is not ready for machine pitch, it is unlikely they would be drafted up.
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One practice per week on a weeknight (5-7pm), one weeknight game (5-7pm), and one weekend game per week on Saturday mornings.
All schedules are finalized at the beginning of the season once teams are formed. The above is intended to give you an idea of what you can expect. The schedule is determined by field availability and number of teams and specific details will vary from season to season.
Tee Ball
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Tee ball is designed for children aged 4-6 years old.
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Tee ballers should expect practice two days a week for pre-season. Once games begin, there will be no more practices. One weekday game and one Saturday game per week. Games are limited to 3 innings, no recorded outs, everyone bats.
All schedules are finalized at the beginning of the season once teams are formed. The above is intended to give you an idea of what you can expect. The schedule is determined by field availability and number of teams and specific details will vary from season to season.
Intermediate & Big League Programs
League Age 11 - League Age 16
What league age is my child?
50/70 Intermediate League
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50/70 is designed for ages 11-13. All players must attend a tryout. It is played on an oversized little league field with increased distance to base and pitcher’s mound.
50/70 does interleague play with other area Little Leagues and some travel should be expected for those playing in this division.
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One practice per week (7-9pm), and two games per week (7pm start time). Sarasota 50/70 teams play interleague with other area teams. Team should expect to travel to these other area fields in addition to playing at Sarasota’s home field of Twin Lakes Park.
Juniors Big League
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Juniors is designed for players league age 14-16 and is played on a full-sized baseball field. Juniors teams play interleague with other area leagues so travel should be expected for some games throughout the season.
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Juniors teams will practice once a week (7-9pm) off-site at a local full-sized baseball field, as there are none at our main location of Twin Lakes Park. They will have two games per week. Travel should be expected for most games.
Seniors Big League
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The Seniors division is designed for players age 15-18. Sarasota does not host a Seniors season during fall or spring, but may field an All Star team over the summer. Tryouts for the summer All Star team would be announced after the schedule is released mid-spring.
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Senior teams are for All Stars only. No regular season play minimum. All Star schedule is available mid-spring and will be posted on the website.
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