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 seasons with 6 co-ed baseball divisions for kids ages 4 to 14 years old, and 5 softball divisions 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.
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 to 6 being introduced to the game. The division focuses on the basics of:
- Hitting off of a tee
- Catching and throwing
- Fielding and base running
- Non-competitive environment
- Outs are not kept
A Division
The A Division is for players league age 6 to 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 to 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.
- Modified kid 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 participate in pre-season assessment
- 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 to 12 are eligible to play.
- Faster, better pitching
- Overall high quality of play
- Players participate in pre-season assessment
- Teams are drafted for competitive balance
Juniors Division
The Juniors Division is for players league age 13 and 14. It 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
Rising Stars Softball Division
The Rising Stars is a Tee-ball and coach-pitch division for Cap City's youngest female players of 5 to 7 years of age.
- Emphasis is on fun and skills development
- Introduced to basics
- Non-competitive environment
- No formal games
A Softball Division
The A Softball division uses coach-pitch for 7 and 8 year old female players.
- Emphasis is on fun and skills development
- Players introduced to the basics
- Low-pressure environment
- Intraleague and Interleague games held
Minors Softball Division
Minors Softball is for 8 to 10 year old girls still learning to play the game and developing basic skills like hitting, catching, throwing, and base running.
- Modified kid pitch
- Emphasis on skills development
- Intraleague and Interleague games held
Majors Softball Division
Majors Softball 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
- Kid pitch with increased speed
- Increased number of defensive plays
- Should know the rules of the game
- Intraleague and Interleague games held
Juniors Softball Division
Juniors Softball is for girls ages 12, 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
- Come ready to play competitively
- Intraleague and Interleague games held
About Capitol City Little League
| Capitol City Little League (CCLL) is a volunteer run organization focused on introducing and teaching baseball and softball to our children - ages 4 to 14. Each season, more than 500 children participate in CCLL. To see our boundaries and eligibility information, click here. |
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Mailing Address
Capitol City Little League
P.O. Box 5764
Washington, D.C. 20016