AA (Minor)

AA (Minor) is the first competitive division of baseball.  This division is for players age 8-10 years old.  An 8 year old will only be permitted to play up to AA (Minor) if their skills are extensive enough that they could be a safety hazard in Junior Minors and/or if their evaluation scores are high enough to qualify them for the AA (Minor) division.  Any 8 year old wishing to play up to AA (Minor) must have completed at least one year of Junior Minors.

This is the first division where the players pitch for the entire game.  The AA (Minor) division follows regulation Little League baseball rules.

Season:

The AA (Minor) season will begin around the second week of April. Practices will begin approximately two to three weeks before their first game, weather permitting.  The players then play an average of two games per week (working around Memorial Day) for a total of 12-14 games. Southeast Polk Little League does have inter-league play to support smaller leagues in the area and to provide players the opportunity to experience games and both home and away venues. After the regular season has concluded, all teams will participate in the inter-league Travis Hough Memorial Tournament to crown a division champion.

All-Stars:

The AA (Minor) division is the first division in Southeast Polk Little League where players become eligible for all-stars. At the end of the season the coaches will nominate kids from their team that they feel are ready for All-star play.  If picked for All-stars the player will be expected to be available for practices and games from late June through mid to late July (depending on how far they get in the tournament).

Uniform:

A jersey and hat will be provided.  Players should check with their coach for the color of baseball pants they will need.  Players will need cleats.  (Plastic spikes only)

Equipment:

Glove

  • Players are required to have a glove

Balls

  • Southeast Polk Little League will provide the balls for practice and games

Bats

  • Players at the AA (Minor) level should provide their own bats
  • Southeast Polk Little League will provide each team with 1 bat. (if needed)
  • ALL LITTLE LEAGUE BATS MUST MEET LITTLE LEAGUE’S “USA BASEBALL BAT STANDARDS”
    • Official Little League Bat Standards can be found on the Little League Website under Bat Rules.
    • For a list of approved bats through the USABat Standard please visit usabat.com
    • Please note, the below information was copied from the Little League website and was accurate as of the date of publishing.  If there is a discrepancy between what is on this site and what is on the Little League website, the Little League website will always be considered to be correct.
    • Bats shall not be more than 33 inches in length, nor more than 2 5/8 inches in diameter at its smallest part
      • If wood, not less than 15/16 inches in diameter (7/8 inch for bats less than 30″) at its smallest part
      • Wood bats taped or fitted with a sleeve may not exceed 18 inches from the small end.
    • Bats must have the “USA Bats” logo to be approved for Little League Play
    • Exceptions to the USA Bats logo requirement for the AA (Minor) division are as follows:
      • Note 1: Solid one-piece wood barrel bats do not require a USA Baseball logo in the AA (Minor) Division
    • No bats baring the “USSSA” decal are allowed for Little League Play.

Batting Helmets

  • At the AA (Minor) Level the player should provide their own batting helmet to provide for a better fit
  • Because of safety regulations, Southeast Polk Little League and all affiliated leagues are required to provide batting helmets in case a player forgets theirs
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