U9: Transition to a competitive format & kid-pitch development on a small field.  No mounds, cannot advance on dropped 3rd Strike, no leading off.      46' pitching distance w/ 60' basepaths: Small field (46/60).

U10: A higher level of competition, from U9.  No mounds, cannot advance on dropped 3rd Strike, no leading off.  Small field (46/60).

U11: Players continue to learn advanced baseball skills in their pitching, stealing, running (tagging) and advanced defense skills like making double plays, on a larger field.  Mounds optional, batters may advance on dropped 3rd strikes, runners lead-off after pitch.  Intermediate field (50/70)

U12: Increased development from U11.  U12 teams often look for a travel tournament to Cooperstown or Field of Dreams!  Some fields may have mounds (optional), batters may advance on dropped 3rd strikes, runners can lead-off!  Intermediate field (50/70)

U13: This is the big transition year where we play on the same size field as the high school, college and MLB teams!  Pitchers pitch from mounds, batters may advance on dropped 3rd strikes, runners can lead-off!                 Big field (60/90)

U14: Highest level of competition for Select Leagues and Tournaments before players begin High School!  Pitchers pitch from mounds, batters may advance on dropped 3rd strikes, runners can lead-off!  Big field (60/90)