Minors (9-11)

MINORS DIVISION

The Minors division is designed for players little league age 9 to 11 (as of 8/31/25) and introduces players to full time kid pitch and more competitive play. Minors focuses on refining basic techniques, improving teamwork, and preparing players for higher levels of competition. The Minors division offers a supportive environment that bridges the gap between introductory levels and the more advanced Majors division.

Minors division is divided into two levels based on experience:

AA Minors is designed for younger players moving up from Rookie, including little league 9-year-olds and less experienced little league 10-year-olds, who are new to organized baseball.

AAA Minors is for more experienced little league 10-year-olds and 11-year-olds who have one year of Minors experience but are not yet ready for the Majors division. Additionally, little league 11-year-olds may want to play in AAA because they haven’t hit that critical growth spurt or have friends who also choose AAA Minors.

In exceptional cases, a 12-year-old may play in AAA Minors with approval from the VP of Player Agents and the District Administrator, but they are not allowed to pitch. Similarly, a lesser-skilled or less experienced 11-year-old may play in AA Minors with the VP of Player Agents' approval.

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 1 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 Minors divisions.

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

Tony Berning & James Nash,
AA Minors Player Agents

Cory Acree & Hale Walker,
AAA Minors 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 closed
Lower Farm: Waitlist only
Upper Farm: Waitlist only
Rookie: Waitlist closed
Minors AA: Waitlist closed
Minors AAA: Waitlist closed
Majors: Waitlist closed
Juniors: Filling fast
Seniors: Almost full
Girls Softball: Registration open
Challenger (for kids with physical or cognitive disabilities): Registration open

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

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