Seasons and Levels of Play
Sat 01 Nov 2025
The Spring program runs from March into June, with all-star tournament play for higher levels beginning in June and potentially extending into July. The program strives for competitive equity among teams at the AAA through 50/70 levels to ensure a more balanced experience for young players. The Fall season is an instructional program from September through early November, where players learn new skills with the scoreboards turned off.
For the spring season, use the player's age as of August 31 to determine eligibility for a level. For example, in the spring 2026 season, a 5 year-old is a player who is 5 on August 31, 2026.
If you have additional questions, please take a look at our list of Frequently Asked Questions, and always feel free to contact us!
Jr. Tee Ball
Played on a smaller diamond and with an abbreviated game time, Arlington's youngest baseball players learn the concepts and the love of the game in a structured but festive environment.
Time commitment: 1 1-hour practice each week + 1 1-hour game each Saturday
Grade: Pre-K; Ages 4 - 5
Tee Ball
Players use a batting tee to put the ball in play and learn the basic principles of hitting, running, and fielding.
Time commitment: 1 1-hour practice each week + 1 1-hour game each Saturday
Grade: K; Ages 5 - 6
Rookies
A natural extension of the Tee Ball program with the tee removed and coaches pitching to batters. Coaches generally pitch from one knee about 10-15' in front of the mound.
Time commitment: 1 1-hour practice each week + 1 1.5-hour game each Saturday
Grade: 1; Ages 6 - 7
A
A more competitive division of coach pitch for experienced Rookies players. The games will include outs and strikeouts. Coaches will start throwing upright from the mound.
Time commitment: 1 1-hour practice each week + 1 1.5-hour game each Saturday
Grade: 2; Ages 7 - 8
AA
Players begin pitching to each other. Coaches call balls and strikes from behind the mound. Pitchers are limited to throwing six pitches to a batter, and coaches finish pitching the at-bat after six pitches.
Time commitment: 1 1-hour practice each week + 1 1.5-hour game each Saturday
Grade: 3; Ages 8-9
AAA
Players control all aspects of the game. Only the players pitch, and batters can now earn walks. This is a competitive and developmental program, which helps players establish and enhance skills. This is the first level with non-coach umpires.
Time commitment: 1 1-hour practice each week + 1 1.5-hour game each Saturday + ~ 1 1.5-hour weekday game every 1-2 weeks. 2 practices per week in the pre-season.
More details about the AAA team formation process are available here.
Grade: 4; Ages 9-10
Majors
The Majors division is the next step towards real baseball. The rules get more complex and games are more competitive. Teams are formed by a draft.
Time commitment: 1 1-hour practice each week + 1 1.5-hour game each Saturday + 1 1.5-hour weekday game. 2 practices per week in the pre-season.
Grades: 5 to 7; Ages 10-12
50/70
The 50/70 division is basically real baseball (the smaller field size being the major distinction). The division will feature most of the rules that you see in Major League Baseball (leads, free stealing, balks, pick offs, etc). The pitching rubber is a bit farther from the plate (50'), and the bases are a bit further apart (70'). This challenging and exciting division will have a limited number of teams, and a competitive selection process, via a draft.
Time commitment: 1 1-hour practice each week + 1 1.5-hour game each Saturday + 1 1.5-hour weekday game. 2 practices per week in the pre-season.
Grades: 5 to 7; Ages 11-13
Challengers
Children with mental and physical challenges enjoy playing weekly games in a unique program, side-by-side with "buddies" from the 50/70 division.
Ages: 5 and up!