Little League age is based on the age of the player as of August 31st.
For example, if your player turns 9 on or before August 31st, they are age eligible to play (AA) Coach Pitch or to try out for (AAA) Into to Kid Pitch, as indicated in the first chart below.
For the Fall 2025* and Spring 2026 Little League seasons
RWCLL will follow the Little League International's 2026 Age Chart, the second chart below.
*Fall Ball is meant to prepare the player for the Division in which they will play NEXT Spring, thus using NEXT years age chart.


Lower Divisions
Little League Age |
4 Year Olds |
5-6 Year Olds |
6-7 Year Olds |
7-9 Year Olds |
# of Innings |
NA |
4 |
6 |
6 |
Time Limit |
60 minutes |
No new inning after 45 min. Hard stop at 1 hr |
No new inning after 1 hr 15 min. Hard stop at 1 hr 30 min |
No new inning after 1 hr 15 min. Hard stop at 1 hr 30 min |
Base Distance |
25 feet |
50 feet |
60 feet |
60 feet |
End of Inning |
Each player bats once |
Each player bats once |
Each player bats once, 3 outs, or 5 runs scored |
Each player bats once, 3 outs, or 5 runs scored |
# of Fielders |
All |
Up to 10 players (4 outfielders) |
10 players (4 outfielders) |
10 players (4 outfielders) |
Minimum Play |
Everyone plays |
Continuous batting order. 2 defensive innings |
Continuous batting order. 3 defensive innings |
Continuous batting order. 3 defensive innings |
Pitcher |
Batting tee |
Batting tee |
Coach pitches to batter |
Coach pitches to batter |
Pitch Count |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Maximum Pitches per At Bat |
NA |
NA |
5 |
5 |
Baserunning |
Yes |
No leading. No steals. Runner advances only one base. Last batter runs the bases all the way home |
No leading. No steals. Runners stop once the ball has been returned to the infield. |
No leading. No steals. Runners stop once the ball has been returned to the infield. |
Batting |
Plastic bats only |
Bunting is not allowed |
Bunting is not allowed |
Bunting is not allowed |
Scoring |
No score kept |
No run limit |
5 run limit per inning |
5 run limit per inning |
Upper Divisions
Little League Age |
8-11 Year Olds |
10-12 Year Olds |
12-14 Year Olds |
# of Innings |
6 |
6 |
7 |
Time Limit |
No new inning after 1hr 45 min. Hard stop at 2 hr. |
No time limit on games unless multiple games are scheduled on same field. |
No time limit on games unless multiple games are scheduled on same field. |
Pitching Distance |
46 feet |
46 feet |
54 feet |
Base Distance |
60 feet |
60 feet |
80 feet |
End of Inning |
3 outs or 5 runs scored |
3 outs |
3 outs |
# of Fielders |
9 players |
9 players |
9 players |
Minimum Play |
Continuous batting order. 3 defensive innings |
Continuous batting order. 3 defensive innings |
Six defensive outs, one at bat |
Pitcher |
Player pitches to opposing team. Standard balls and strikes including, hit-by-pitch, and strike-outs |
Player pitches to opposing team. Standard balls and strikes including walks, hit-by-pitch, and strike-outs |
Player pitches to opposing team. Standard balls and strikes including walks, hit-by-pitch, and strike-outs. |
Pitch Count |
Pitch count rules apply |
Pitch count rules apply |
Pitch count rules apply |
Maximum Pitches per At Bat |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Baserunning |
No leading. Runner advances at own risk once the ball reaches home plate. |
No leading. Runner advances at own risk once the ball reaches home plate. |
Leading and steals allowed. Steals allowed |
Batting |
Bunting is allowed |
Bunting is allowed |
Bunting is allowed |