Rookie (8-9)

ROOKIE DIVISION

The Rookie division is designed for players little league age 8 to 9 (as of 8/31/25) and introduces players to modified kid-pitch baseball and more competitive play. The Rookie division is the first year we keep score and host post season playoffs. The division focuses on building essential skills like hitting, pitching, and fielding, while introducing players to more structured gameplay and strategy.

Consideration may be extended to less experienced little league age 10-year-olds or exceptionally skilled little league 7-year-olds after participation in the skills evaluation session, recommendation by the Player Agent, and approval of the VP of Player Agents.

The Rookie division emphasizes skill development and teamwork in a supportive setting.

GAMES & PRACTICES

The season includes approximately 16 games and playoffs. Games are held every weekend, either in San Francisco or at SF Little League's fields on Treasure Island, with an additional weeknight game in San Francisco about every other week. Practices take place once a week, Monday through Friday, for about one hour. The coach determines the day, time and location for practice based on the field lottery.

Equipment

SFLL will provide each team with the equipment necessary for games and practices. Equipment that will be provided to each team includes helmets, bats, balls, and a uniform shirt and hat for each player. Items that typically need to be purchased by the parent include a glove, baseball/softball pants, and cleats. Some parents may also choose to purchase a helmet and/or bat for their child to use.

SFLL offers equipment assistant to any family in need. Contact your player agent if you need help getting equipment for your player.

VOLUNTEERING

Volunteers are the backbone of our program; we depend on every family to support to the league in one way or another.

SFLL's network of volunteers come together with a common purpose and goal: to provide a positive and supportive baseball and softball learning experience for all SFLL players. We know first-hand that volunteering will be a fun and easy way to contribute to a quality baseball experience for all. Simply put, the more involved you are, the more fun both you and your child will have!

Throughout the season, there will be a variety of opportunities for everyone to participate and contribute to the success of our teams and league, from coaching, to scorekeeping, to volunteering to help with a special event.

SFLL provides our volunteer coaches with a curriculum of activities focused on fun, fitness, and fundamentals that can be implemented during practices and games. We also offer coaches a robust training program including in-person coaching clinics, Positive Coaching Alliance training, and more. Learn more about volunteering.

GROUP REQUESTS, TEAM DRAFTS

There are no group or team requests in the Rookie division.

Teams are formed through a player draft attended by the division coaches.

SFLL reserves the right to place kids into a division based on skills, safety and overall balance of the division.

Registration Fees & Financial Aid

Kid-Pitch Baseball, all levels: $430
Cancelation & Refund Policy

SFLL offers financial aid to any eligible player through our Fee Waivers program. Low income residents, children who are unhoused/Homeless, or families who participate in any of the San Francisco Human Services Agency (H.S.A.) administered programs such as MediCal, CalWORKS, Food Stamp, Public Housing Authority, or Foster Care, qualify for a 100% Fee Waiver. Even families who are not eligible for one of these programs but still need financial support can request a Fee Waiver.

Families can request financial aid/Fee Waivers easily and quickly during the registration process and the response is immediate. Aid is offered for all our programs and divisions, including Tee Ball, Baseball, Softball and Challenger ball. No applicant will be turned away for lack of funds.

Division Contacts

Eric Flemming, Matt Schneiderman & Jason Morse
Rookie Player Agents

About Little League Ages

Your player’s league age is determined by the Little League Baseball® and Little League Softball® Age Charts. The dates for baseball and softball are different, but each determines the division in which your Little Leaguer will play this season. The Age Determination Date for a Little League Baseball player is the actual age of a child on August 31 of the current season year. The Age Determination Date for a Little League Softball player is the actual age of a child on December 31 of the previous season year. Learn more.

Enrollment Status

All-Gender Baseball Divisions
Tee Ball: Waitlist only
Lower Farm: Almost full
Upper Farm: Waitlist only
Rookie: Waitlist only
Minors AA: Waitlist only
Minors AAA: Waitlist only
Majors: Waitlist only
Juniors: Filling fast
Seniors: Filling fast
Girls Softball: Registration open
Challenger (for kids with physical or cognitive disabilities): Opens November 1, 2024

SFLL does our very best to place all children on our waitlist if we are able. We encourage you to continue your registration even if your division is in Waitlist status. If you are accepted from the waitlist, you will be notified via email.

DIVISION LINKS

NEXT SPRING 2025 MILESTONES

Skills Evaluation Sessions (SES)

Saturday, 12/07: Majors, Minors AAA (SF Baseball Academy)

Sunday, 12/08: AA Minors, Rookie (SF Baseball Academy)

Saturday, 12/14: Farms (SF Baseball Academy)

Sunday, 12/15: Juniors, Seniors (Location TBA)

What is a Skills Evaluation Session (SES)?
SES is not a “tryout"! It's an opportunity for our coaches to evaluate your player's baseball skills to help us place them in a division that is both safe and challenging. Stay tuned for more details about the process and your specific SES appointment day and time later in the month of November.

SFLL Community Conference
Saturday January 18, 2025

Free classes, clinics and more to get coaches, parents and players ready for Spring Season 2025. Hosted by SFLL, Positive Coaching Alliance & SFLL's local partners.

Teams announced: February 1, 2025
Practices begin: February 24, 2025
Games begin: March 1, 2025
Opening Day parade: March 2, 2025
SFLL Giants Day: TBA

Registration Listing

Spring 2025 SFLL Baseball

WELCOME TO SFLL's SPRING 2025 LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL REGISTRATION

San Francisco Little League offers gender-inclusive baseball programming to youth ages 4 - 16. Learn more about our program and which division is right for your child on our website: https://tinyurl.com/sfllspring2025.

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