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Tiburon Peninsula Little League serves the Belvedere, Tiburon, East Corte Madera and Strawberry communities.

Tiburon Peninsula Little League teaches:

Teamwork and Commitment
Playing hard from the first pitch to the last out
Respect for teammates, opponents, coaches and umpires
Great sportsmanship, win or lose

We offer play in eight divisions, based primarily on the League Age of a player, although for certain divisions, school grade and skill level are also pertinent. Please see the Little League Age Calculator for guidance. Note: the level/age guidelines are not firm, and the league reserves the right to place players in divisions based on safety concerns, skill level, league balance, etc.

The divisions are:

Pre-Tee Ball

This is a new division for League Age 4 children, a fun introduction to Little League Baseball! Each session will consist of 1 hour of practice on Sunday mornings between mid-March and Memorial Day weekend. Groups will consist of 12-13 kids. Parent participation is required and buddy requests will be considered.

Tee Ball

Tee Ball is fun for all, and the child’s first introduction to organized baseball. It is intended for children in Pre-K or Kindergarten, generally League Age 5 or 6. The emphasis is on teaching the fundamentals of the game: how to swing a bat, field a grounder, run the bases, and throw a ball. This league is intended to be fun and to help the kids learn about teamwork and basic sportsmanship. There are no scores kept nor outs recorded, and every player bats every inning. Tee Ball is played with cushioned “safety” baseballs in all practices and games. Buddy requests will be considered. There is one practice during the week and a game on Saturday.

Farm

Farm Ball is for League Age 6 and 7 and kids that have either played Tee Ball or who are in 1st grade. In certain cases, Farm Ball may be the appropriate entry point for a first time player, depending on skill level. Players bat with their own coaches soft tossing from 12-15 feet away. Similar to Tee Ball, scores are not kept, and the entire team bats every inning, regardless of “outs” made. There are no balls, strikes, or strike outs. Buddy requests will be considered. There is one practice during the week and a game on Saturday.

Rookie Minors

Rookie Minors is primarily for 1st graders who have previously played Farm Ball or 2nd graders, generally League Age 7 or 8. This is a machine pitch league and the first entry level of competitive baseball. Scores are kept, games are won or lost, and standings are maintained. However, every player plays in the field every inning and bats several times per game. There are also no walks, as the idea is to reward swinging the bat. There are no called strikes, though players can strike out swinging.

There are post-season playoffs, with a champion team crowned. Rookie Minors conducts Player Assessments in January, and then teams are formed via a coach’s draft in February. Given this format, there are no buddy requests. There is one practice during the week and a game on Saturday.

Minors

Minors is primarily for players in 3rd and 4th grades and who are League Ages 9 and 10. Minors teams play both intra-league games as well as inter-league games against other Little Leagues, including Mill Valley, Twin Cities and Ross Valley. Most players play Minors for two years. Minors offers advanced instruction, commitment and competitiveness. Most importantly, participation is paramount in this league and as a result, there are minimum play rules in the infield for each player, plus a requirement that every player be in the batting order. Pitch counts are strictly adhered to in order to protect the players’ arms. There is one practice and two games each week. Scores and standings are kept throughout the season, which culminates into a post-season seeded playoff, with a champion crowned. The winner of the TPLL Minors goes on to represent the TPLL in the District 3 “Tournament of Champions” against other local leagues. Minors players must attend Player Assessments in January. Teams are formed in February via a coach’s draft.

Majors

Majors is generally for 5th and 6th graders, who have previously played Minors, League Age 11 and 12 with limited exceptions. Majors teams play both intra-league games as well as inter-league games against other Little Leagues, including Twin Cities and Ross Valley. Standings and scores are kept throughout the season, which culminates in a post-season playoff, with a champion crowned. The winner of the TPLL championship game goes on to represent the TPLL in the District 3 “Tournament of Champions” against other local leagues. There are as many as two practices and two games each week. All 12 year olds are assured a place on a Majors team, unless the player’s parents and the league agree that a child would be better served with another season in Minors. Majors players must attend Player Assessments in January, after which assessment scores are published to coaches. Teams are formed in February via a coach’s draft, taking into consideration a range of factors including skill, attitude, experience.

50-70

50-70 baseball is a competitive program designed for League Age 13. The teams in this league play against other local Little League programs throughout Marin, including Mill Valley, Ross Valley and Twin Cities. The 50-70 league represents a transition from little league field dimensions towards a regulation baseball diamond, with 70 foot base paths and mounds 50 feet from home plate. The rules of 50-70 more closely mimic professional baseball. Coaches use positive encouragement to develop the players into good teammates and confident teens. There are usually two practices and two games per week. Standings and scores are kept throughout the season. Players who wish to play 50-70 must attend Player Assessments in January, after which assessment scores are published to coaches who form teams via a coach’s draft.

Juniors

Juniors baseball is a competitive program designed for League Age 14. The teams in this league play against other local Little League programs throughout Marin, including Mill Valley, Ross Valley and Twin Cities. The Juniors league represents a significant step forward as it is the first time these players will move to a regulation baseball diamond, with 90 foot base paths and mounds 60 feet 6 inches from home plate. The rules of Juniors more closely mimic professional baseball. Coaches use positive encouragement to develop the players into good teammates and confident teens. There are usually two practices and two games per week. Standings and scores are kept throughout the season. The regular season first place team competes in the District 3 “Tournament of Champions” against other area league champions at the end of the season. Players who wish to play Juniors must attend Player Assessments in January, after which assessment scores are published to coaches who form teams via a coach’s draft.