Majors Baseball is for boys and girls who want to learn the fundamentals of hitting and fielding. Rules of the game are modified to to accommodate the need for teaching. The primary goals of Majors are to instruct children in the fundamentals of baseball and to allow them to experience the value of teamwork.
Ages: Players age 9 through 12 as of April 30 of the current season may play Majors.
Fees: The League charges $90 to play Majors. The League charges a $150 maximum per family. Scholarships are available to families in need. Contact the League President or Player Agent for information on scholarships.
Volunteers: Parents are strongly encouraged to become involved in Little League. After completing a Little League volunteer application and passing a required national background check, parents may become involved in practices, and be eligible as coaches, managers, umpires, local league board members and other volunteer positions within the League.
Team Formation: Majors teams may have from 12 to 15 players. The selection of players for the teams in Majors must comply with the Little League Draft Selection System. This is done to ensure a competitive balance among the teams. While parent and player preferences may be considered in selecting teams, the League has no obligation to honor them.
Uniforms: The League provides each player with a team hat and jersey. Players must provide their own pants and cleats. At the end of the season, players may keep their hats, but must return their jerseys.
Equipment: Players are encouraged to bring their own glove to practice and games. The League provides each team with bats, balls and helmets. Players may also bring their own.
Practices: Teams may begin practicing in about mid-March. How often a team practices is up to the manager. Majors teams generally practice about 2-3 times per week until the regular season begins in early April. After the regular season begins, team coaches determine the frequency of practices.
Games: Majors teams play 2-3 games per week. Weekday games generally begin at 6:00 pm. Saturday games are scheduled throughout the day. Games are scheduled from early April through mid-June. Games are limited to 2 hours. Games are played at Brooklyn Park and Essex Field. In late March the official schedule will be distributed by coaches.
Little League Division Tournament (All Stars): The objective of the Little League Division Tournament is to provide Majors players the opportunity to participate in a baseball tournament at the District, Sectional and State levels at the end of the regular season. Leagues may place a maximum of 14 players on the All Stars team. To be eligible for play, a player must meet Little League’s “Residency Eligibility Requirement” and have participated in at least 60% of the regular season games as of June 15. Powell Little League announces its All Stars team on about June 15. Practices and games generally take place from mid-June into early July, but may continue if the team advances beyond district play. The culmination of the Tournament is the Little League Baseball World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, featuring teams from around the world.
District #2 Honors Tournament: All Majors players not selected to the All Stars team are eligible to play in the District #2 Honors Tournament. Powell Little League announces its Honors team on about June 15. Practices and games generally take place from mid-June into early July, but may continue if the team advances beyond district play.
Rules: Majors follows the Little League Baseball Official Regulations and Playing Rules. The diamond used is a 60-foot diamond and the pitching distance is 46 feet.
