NEW FOR 2025 -- TEAM MANAGERS (NOT ASSISTANT COACHES) WILL RECEIVE THE $60 VOLUNTEER FEE BACK AT THE END OF THE SEASON ASSUMING THEY ATTEND ALL REQUIRED TRAINING THROUGHOUT THE SEASON AND MANAGE THE ENTIRE SEASON.
WE WILL OFFER A LOT OF COACHING TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES.
WHAT
The Senior division is a competitive community baseball division. The distance to the mound is 60 1/2 feet (up from 46') and the bases are 90 feet (up from 60'). Junior division play are typical of what you see at the professional level with leading off, stealing, pick-offs, and balks.
WHO
Senior players are typically league ages 15-16 (based on age on August 31, 2025).
WHEN
Senior division starts later to begin after the High School baseball season ends.
Practices will begin early May and games will be played from mid May to end of June or maybe into July. Expect around 12-15 games.
WHERE
All Senior practices and home games will be played at NLLL fields located at 13950 York St Thornton, CO 80602 or at Thornton Sports Complex at 104th and McKay. Away games could be played in Arapahoe County, Ken Caryl, and Cherry Creek areas.
HOW
Score and records are kept and the goal is 2 umpires per game (although at times only 1 may be available).
Pitch counts will be STRICTLY counted and enforced to protect players' arms.
UNIFORM AND EQUIPMENT
NLLL will provide a jersey, hat, socks, and belt. Families must provide pants and cleats.
NLLL will provide all needed equipment except a glove. Although at this level we start to see players purchase their own helmet and bat. That works also. All bats must be USA or BBCOR stamped and be free of dents.
ALL STAR ELIGIBILITY
Players in Intermediate are eligible for selection to a Little League Tournament Team (aka, "All Stars") that will participate in a post season starting right around July 4th.
VOLUNTEERS
NLLL will need volunteers to be Team Manager (Head Coach) and Assistant Coaches. You can volunteer during registration. WE WILL OFFER A LOT OF COACHING TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES.