11 & 12-Year-Old Major Little League Baseball
Overview:
Pitching distance: 46’ from home plate
No leading off bases
Teams play under official Little League Blue Book rules
Players are eligible to try out for Major Little League District All-Stars
Season
Games
10–12 regular season games per season (6–8 games for Fall)
Weekday games generally start at 7:30–8 PM
Saturday games scheduled between 9 AM – 5 PM
Game length: No new inning after 1 hr 45 min
Playoffs: Double elimination tournament at end of regular season
Makeup games may be scheduled Sunday afternoons/evenings (after 1 PM)
This division may also participate in interleague games with other local Little Leagues
Practice
Uniforms
Playing Equipment
Parents must provide:
Catchers strongly encouraged to have own equipment
Boys must wear athletic supporter/cup
Rubber cleats recommended
Teams
11–12 players
1 volunteer manager
2 volunteer coaches
1 volunteer team parent
Major Baseball FAQs
Q: Do you keep score and are there umpires?
A: Yes. Every manager maintains a scorebook. Standings determine regular-season winners and playoff games. Two umpires are used on the field.
Q: What size field do they play on?
A: Regulation Little League field. Bases 60’ apart, pitching from 46’.
Q: Can my child play on a team with friends?
A: Only if drafted onto the same team. Players’ skills are evaluated in a skills assessment, followed by a draft.
Q: Can I manage or coach a team?
A: Yes, if positions are available. Managers complete an online application. Coaches should indicate interest on registration. All approvals required by Chesterfield Little League Board of Directors.
Q: Will my child play all the time?
A: No. No player sits twice until all have sat once, except pitcher and catcher.
Q: What are the volunteer requirements?
A: CLL is all-volunteer. Opportunities include registration, team parenting, opening night, post-season tournaments, concessions, and more.