Seaford Little League

2024 BASEBALL and SOFTBALL AGE CHARTS / PLACEMENT

Your child’s league age is determined by the Little League Baseball and Softball  Charts. The dates for baseball and softball are different, but each determines the division in which your Little Leaguer will play.

Your child will NOT be able for any reason to play DOWN in age. 

Pre-K T-Ball: (AGE 4) - Players hit off a tee for whole season; NO outs will be recorded; NO score will be recorded; 50' base paths

Tee Ball: (AGE 5) - Players hit off a tee 1st half of season, Coach pitch 2nd half; 3 outs per inning or 10 batters; 50' base paths

Instructional:  (AGE 6) - Coach Pitches; NO balls or strikes called; 3 swings and misses will be a strike out; 55' base paths

A Divison: (AGE 7) - Players pitch first 3 innings; Coaches pitch last 3 innings; 42' pitching distance; 60' base paths

AA8 Divison: (AGE 8) - Players Pitch whole game; 42' pitching distance; 60' base path, 6 innings

AA9 Divison: (AGE 9) - Players Pitch whole game; 46' pitching distance; 60' base path, 6 innings

AAA Divison: (AGES 10 & 11) - Players Pitch whole game; 46' pitching distance; 60' base path, 6 innings

Intermediate: (AGES 12 & 13) - 51' pitching distance; 75' base path, 7 innings

Juniors: (AGES 14 & 15) - Major League sized field; 60' pitching distance; 90' base paths

SEAFORD LITTLE LEAGUE DOES NOT OFFER SOFTBALL DIVIONS FOR KIDS AGES 4 AND 5.  KIDS AGES 4 AND 5 WILL PLAY IN OUR Pre-K T-BALL AND T-BALL DIVISIONS AND FOLLOW THE BASEBALL AGE CHART.  SOFTBALL DIVISIONS START FOR GIRLS WITH BIRTHDAY OF SEPTEMBER 2018

Pee Wee: (AGE 5 & 6) - Coach pitch 5 pitches, then hit off tee; 3 outs per inning or max 10 batter; 50' base paths; 9 defensive positons - no catchers, 4 outfielders

Rookies: (AGES 7 & 8 ) - Pitching machine; 5 pitches per at bat, if the 5th pitch ends in a foul ball, pitches will continue until a strike or the ball is put in play; 55' base paths; 3 outs or 10 batters max; 10 defensive positions

Minors: (AGES 9 & 10) - Player pitch; 35' pitching distance; 60' base paths; 10 defensive positions

Majors: (AGES 11 & 12) - Player pitch; 40' pitching distance; 60' base paths; 10 defensive positions

Juniors: (AGES 13 & 14) - Player pitch; 40' pitching distance; 60' base paths

 
Code of Conduct: 

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the Seaford Little League Code Of Conduct Policy.  

SEAFORD LITTLE LEAGUE CODE OF CONDUCT POLICY:

The Seaford Little League will have “zero tolerance” when it comes to the conduct of managers, coaches, players, umpires, parents, and spectators. This policy is to insure that all persons (parents, siblings, players, manager’s, coaches, and umpires) can attend a Seaford Little League function and enjoy themselves without being subjected to individuals that can ruin the enjoyment for all. Coaches must maintain a positive behavior before, during, and after any Seaford Little League function.

In no way are any of the following standards meant to deter coaches from successfully directing their game, nor are any of the rules prohibiting spectators from positively supporting their team.

RULES:

1.   The Board of Directors shall have the authority to suspend, discharge, or discipline any player, manager, coach, umpire, league officer, parent, or other person whose conduct is in violation of Little League International and the Seaford Little League Rules and Regulations. Any unsportsmanlike conduct from any individual can lead to a one game suspension or additional suspended games based on a review of this conduct by the Seaford Little League Board. Unsportsmanlike conduct is considered detrimental to the best interest of our league  

2.   Profanity and negative comments directed at managers, coaches, players, umpires, other spectators and league officials will result in the immediate removal of the offender. If a spectator(s) are involved, they will be asked to leave the park immediately by any member of the Seaford Little League Board of Directors which is in attendance. If an individual refuses to leave, the game will be stopped and the local law enforcement will be called. The league has the responsibility to manage the facilities in a safe and professional manner and has the authority to remove individuals from the park that create behavior problems that interfere with the safe operation of the facility. 

3.   Team personnel (managers, coaches and players) that are ejected from a game must leave the playing field immediately and exit the area. Suspended persons will receive an automatic one (1) game suspension. The Seaford Little League Board can add additional suspension of games based on the review of this conduct.           

4.   Any physical altercations involving spectators, managers, coaches, players, parents, umpires and leagues officials will result in the offender being immediately removed from the area and possible criminal charges filed. Offenders will NOT BE PERMITTED to return to any Seaford Little League game or function for the remainder of the season (including post-season and tournament play) until The Seaford Little League Board reviews the incident.

5.  Parents are requested not to communicate excessively with the players during the game. This interferes with the manager and coaches ability to direct the team.

6.  The use of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products are strictly prohibited at the playing field. All rules and regulations which are posted by the Parks Department must be followed.   

7.   Parents are NOT allowed in the dugout or bench area during the game. Only players and coaches are allowed in the dugout and bench area

Baseball Pitching Rules

The following charts outline Seaford Little League's Baseball pitching rules which MUST be followed at all times:

**Divisions with 5 Run Rule: AA and AAA

In the sixth inning, each team may send the maximum of their roster to bat. If there are more players on one team, use the greater number of batters for both teams. In the sixth inning, unlimited number of batters. Must get 3 outs.

Additional: In the AA and AAA there is a Five (5) run maximum rule per inning. In the sixth inning teams must get three outs. If game is going to be called due to darkness or time limit, as long as the game is in the fifth inning or less the five (5) run maximum rule remains in effect. Only in the sixth inning does the team need to get three outs to end the inning. The 12 run Mercy Rule after 4 innings is still in effect NOTES: It is the responsibility of all managers and or coaches to track the pitch count accurately, and between every half inning, exchange the number of pitches thrown with the opposing team. The pitch count program has been established by Little League Baseball and will be followed and monitored very closely here at Seaford Little League.

Seaford Little League Sponsorships

Seaford Little League would not be able to provide a best-in-class experience for the children of the Seaford area without the generous support of its Sponsors. Please visit and patronize the local and large businesses whom support us year after year! For a list of our current sponsors, click this link: 2024 Seaford Little League Sponsors

If you'd like more information or to become a Sponsor of Seaford Little League for the 2024 Season, PLEASE EMAIL US AND WE WILL SEND YOU A 2024 SPONSORSHIP FORM.

SEAFORD LITTLE LEAGUE 2024 SPONSORS

PREMIER SPONSORS

GRAND SLAM SPONSORS

SLIVER SLUGGER SPONSORS

BRONZE BASEBALL SPONSORS

The Seaford Little League is always looking for articles, items, photos, etc from the inception of the Seaford Little League in 1952 through today. The history of the Seaford Little League is important and we would like to display these items on our website and/or in the Seaford Little League Office at Seamans Neck Park for our community to see. If you have any Seaford Little League history that you can share with us, please email the Seaford Little League @ seafordll@msn.com  We can scan a copy of your article or photo if you want, so that you can still keep your original. We would greatly appreciate anything that you could share with us. 

Click on the Seaford Little League History link in the main menu area at the top of this page to see articles and photos from years past. 

Little League Players Pledge 

I trust in God
I love my country
And will respect its laws
I will play fair
And strive to win
But win or lose
I will always do my best

 Little League Parent/Volunteer Pledge

I will teach all children to play fair and do their best
I will positively support all managers, coaches and players
I will respect the decision of the umpires
I will praise a good effort despite the outcome of the game

For the 2024 season we are again using a text alert system to provide late breaking CRITICAL information to our participants for rainouts and other game delays/cancellations.  Anyone with a cell phone can sign up for this FREE service (be aware that your carrier may charge you for the text messages).   

To help you with the signup process we have created an illustrated guide which can be downloaded here http://www.leaguelineup.com/seafordll/files/sll_textalerts.pdf

 Once you are ready to join our text alert system click this link http://www.leaguelineup.com/myll_home_alerts_landing.asp?addurl=seafordll&addid=62057 

Seaford Little League Refund Policy

Seaford Little League will issue full refunds of Spring season registrations until February 21, 2024. For all refund requests made between February 22, 2024 and March 11, 2024, 50% of the registration fee will be refunded, as all game-related league expenses have been incurred by this date (uniforms, umpire scheduling, equipment, etc). Beginning March 11, 2024 refunds can not be provided.  Unless we have to postpone or cancel the season.  At that point it will be the same refund policy as last season.