About Capitol City Little League
Capitol City Little League has been serving the Washington, D.C. area since 1986.
The organization, which is a 501(c)(3), is run completely by volunteer support and has a long history of parents working closely with the league to introduce and teach baseball and softball to our children. Each season, more than 500 children participate in CCLL.
Capitol City Little League has Spring and Fall recreation leagues with 7 baseball divisions with teams of co-ed kids from 5 to 14 years old, and 4 divisions for girls softball for girls ages 5 to 14 years.
Programs are open to children and teenagers who reside, or attend school, within specific boundaries in Northwest Washington.
Boundaries
Boundaries extend from intersection of Western Avenue and Rock Creek Park, West along Western Avenue to its intersection with River Road; South along River Road to its intersection with Wisconsin Avenue; South along Wisconsin Avenue to its intersection with Porter Street; East along Porter Street its intersection with Rock Creek; North along Rock Creek to its intersection with Military Road; East along Military Road; continuing East along Missouri Avenue to its intersection with Georgia Avenue; North along Georgia Avenue to its intersection with Eastern Avenue; Northwest along the DC-Maryland border to the northernmost point of Washington DC; Southwest along the DC-Maryland border to the intersection of Western Avenue and Rock Creek Park.
Our league focuses on both teaching fundamentals and having FUN!
BASEBALL DIVISION
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Objectives & Expected Level Of Play By Baseball Division
National Division
The National Division is for players league age 4-6 being introduced to the game. The division focuses on the basics of:
- Hitting, catching, and throwing
- Fielding and base running
- Non-competitive environment
- Player's coach pitches soft toss
- Outs are not kept
A Division
The A Division is for players league age 6-8 whose skills range from those who are new to the game to others who are continuing to refine the basics of:
- Hitting, catching, and throwing
- Fielding and base running
- Machine pitch
- Outs and scores are kept
- Without major emphasis on game results
AA Division
The AA division is a developmental league for players league age 8-10 and tends to be a little less competitive than AAA or Majors. Some rules are altered to facilitate player development and enhance game day experience.
- Kids pitch
- Umpires call balls and strikes
- Develops pitchers and catchers
- Develops batter's "good eye"
AAA Division
AAA is for players league age 9 to 11. It provides a place for competitive play with a narrowed range of the player skill levels.
- Maximize fun and skills development
- Players required to try out
- Teams are drafted for competitive balance
Majors Division
The Majors is comprised of players who have demonstrated skills commensurate with the highest level of play. Only players league age 10-12 are eligible to play.
- Faster, better pitching
- Overall high quality of play
- Players required to tryout
- Teams are drafted for competitive balance
Juniors Division
13U/14U Junior League uses a conventional 90 ft. diamond with a pitching distance of 60 feet, 6 inches.
- Players permitted to lead off bases
- Runners may attempt to steal at anytime
- On-deck batters
SOFTBALL DIVISION
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Objectives & Expected Level Of Play By Softball Division
6U Rising Stars Division
The 6U Rising Stars division is a T-ball league for Cap City's youngest female players of 5 and 6 years of age.
- Emphasis is on fun and skills development
- Introduced to basics
- Non-competitive environment
- Outs are not kept
- Each player has opportunity to bat each inning
8U Shooting Stars Division
The 8U division is a coach-pitch league for 7 and 8 year old female players.
- Emphasis is on fun and skills development
- Players introduced to the basics
- Non-competitive environment
- Outs are not kept
- Each player has opportunity to bat each inning
10U Minors Division
The 10U division is for 9 and 10 year old girls still learning to play the game and developing basic skills like hitting, catching, throwing, and base running.
- Girls pitch, but some coach pitching
- Still beginning, but learning skills to advance
12U Majors Division
The 12U division is for girls age 11 and 12. While girls may still be first-time players, they will have the ability and skills to play by almost all the accepted rules.
- Sliding, stealing, dropped third-strike, and infield fly
- Increased speed of the pitched ball
- Increased number of defensive plays
- Should be ready to hit a pitched ball
- Should know the rules of the game
14U Juniors Division
The 14U division is for girls ages 13 and 14 and is comprised of players who have demonstrated skills commensurate with the highest level of play.
- Faster, better pitching
- Overall high quality of play
- Still skill-based and recreational
- No tryouts
- Come ready to play competitively
About Capitol City Little League
| Capitol City Little League is a volunteer run organization focused on introducing and teaching baseball and softball to our children - ages 5 to 14. Each season, more than 500 children participate in CCLL. See boundaries for eligibility. |
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Mailing Address
Capitol City Little League
P.O. Box 5764
Washington, D.C. 20016