Division Information
Please see the information below for detailed descriptions of our available divisions. If you are unsure what division your child would fall into, you can review the age chart and age calculator here.
T-Ball
This is our beginner division for 5 & 6 year olds. You can expect at least 1 practice per week and 1 game on Saturdays. For the 2023 season, this would include kids born between May 1, 2016- April 30, 2018.
*We will accept 4 year olds (born by 4/30/19) if there is enough room in the league.
Derek Holland League
This is our "minors" division and is the next step after t-ball. Teams in this division generally practice once or twice per week and will play 2 games per week. The league is designed as a developmental program for 7 & 8 year olds. For the 2023 season this would include anyone born between May 1, 2014- April 30, 2016.
Farm Division
This is our Farm division and is the first level of "kid pitch". Teams in this division can expect to practice multiple times per week and will play at least 2 games per week. New for 2023, the Farm Division teams will compete in the annual North Newark Memorial Day Tournament. There is a player draft to determine teams for new players to this division. This level is for 9 & 10 year olds. For the 2023 season this would include anyone born between May 1, 2012- April 30, 2014.
Varsity Division
This is our Varsity division and is the highest level we offer at NNLL. Teams in this division practice multiple times per week and play multiple games per week. Our varsity teams also compete in the annual North Newark Memorial Day Tournament. The league is for 11 & 12 year olds. For the 2023 season this would include anyone born between May 1, 2010 - April 30, 2012.
Additional Information
Occasionally there are situations that arise where a player may be eligible for multiple divisions based on their birth date. Please see the additional information below if you believe your child falls into one of these categories.
6 Year Old Play-Up - Derek Holland League
If you have a 6 year old that you feel is ready to move to the Derek Holland League (pitching machine) please use this option. 6 year olds can "play up" a level if two criteria are met:
1) There are spaces available after all 7 & 8 year olds have been placed on a team
2) Your child has been evaluated by a panel of board members at one of the scheduled evaluation sessions and they have been rated as ready to play at that level.
If after the evaluation it is deemed they are ready you will be placed on a team. If after the evaluation it is deemed they are not ready, they will be returned to the t-ball team from the previous season and the difference in registration will be refunded.
Note: If they are selected to "play up" at this time, they will play 3 years in this division. We do not allow any other age to play up a division.
Farm Choice
This option is ONLY for 8 year olds within three months of the 9 year old age bracket.
If you have any additional questions regarding what division you should sign your child up for, please contact us.