MANCHESTER, NH – Big news from Manchester Little League, which is introducing teen divisions for the 2019 season – Intermediate (50/70), Juniors, and Senior Leagues. These divisions will be open to all players from all leagues in District 1 who do not offer them in their own league.
Many people think that Little League ends at age 12, and that used to be the case in Manchester, but not anymore!
In 2013, Little League International listened to its local leagues, constituents, and parents by developing the Intermediate 50/70 Baseball Division to improve the experience for children ages 11-13 as they transition from the Little League diamond to the standard diamond. More recently, the teenage divisions were re-structured by Little League to more thoroughly accommodate the children from the ages of 13 through 16.
The Intermediate 50/70 division – (mound is 50 feet away, bases 70 feet) for players league-age 11-13, this division of Little League Baseball® offers postseason tournament opportunities, including a World Series that is currently played in Livermore, CA.
The Junior League Baseball Division is a program for boys and girls ages 12-14, that plays on a conventional 90-foot diamond, with a pitching distance of 60 feet, 6 inches. Modified diamond dimensions may be used during the regular season. The local league has an option to choose a Tournament Team (or “All Stars”) of 12-14-year-olds from within this division (and/or from within the Senior League Division), and the team may enter the International Tournament. The Junior League Baseball World Series, is played annually in Kalamazoo, Mich.
The Senior League Baseball Division is for boys and girls 13-16 years old, using a conventional 90-foot diamond with a pitching distance of 60 feet, 6 inches. The local league has an option to choose a Tournament Team (or “All Stars”) of 13-16-year-olds from within this division (and/or from within the Junior League division), and the team may enter the International Tournament. The Senior League Baseball World Series is played during the month of August in Easley, South Carolina.
Our online registration is now open. Register now until February 1 for only $50. Any questions please feel free to reach out to league President Tim Pike at timmyp8@yahoo.com or 216-7539.