DIVISIONS OF PLAY
Division placement is determined by a combination of variables including player league age, skill level, prior league experience, prior coach recommendation, Little League guidelines and parent input. The registration application will ask several questions to help us determine the correct division for your child based on these variables. You will find information below to help with this process.

LITTLE LEAGUE AGE
We offer many programs for ages 4-12.  Please see the below League Age determination chart as Little League International has recently made changes to the League Age Definition which could impact your child’s age for their Little League season.  

SPECIAL DIVISION REQUESTS (PLAY UP)

When registering, select the age appropriate division. If you want to request for your son or daughter to be eligible to “play up” in an older division, enter that request in the special request section on the registration form. Please note, however, that limited play up requests will be granted as our experience over many years has shown that players benefit more from being in an age appropriate division as opposed to possibly having to compete for playing time and not pitching in an older division.  Play down requests were generally honored in the past, however because of potential safety issues your player now must be evaluated by the President, VP of Baseball/ Softball, the Commissioner and/or the Player Agent. Please reach out to [email protected] for more information. 

Arcadia Little League reserves the right to re-assign a child to a division other than the one in which he or she is originally registered or requested by his parent. This is done for a variety of reasons: safety, the need for equal teams, for the development of any one particular child, to ensure that each division has the requisite number of players, or for the general well-being of the league as a whole.

FRIEND / COACH REQUESTS
Whenever possible friend / coach requests are honored at the non-competitive younger divisions. Friend / Coach requests are not guaranteed. Friend requests are not honored in the competitive baseball divisions, as there is a draft.

GAME AND PRACTICE SCHEDULES
Arcadia Little League baseball and softball game schedules won't be published until after team formation is complete and practices are underway.

NEW BOUNDARY MAP! We have extended our boundaries west to the Piestewa Peak and north to Northern

THE BASICS:

ARLL proudly participates in Little League post-season tournaments for players aged 8-10 (10U), 9-11 (11U), and 10-12 (12U). These tournaments play against other teams within our District, with champions advancing to State tournaments and potentially beyond for the 12U team. Learn more about All-Stars and the Little League International Tournament program, including rules and regulations Click Here


SELECTION PROCESS:

Any player 8-12 years old who has played in 8 of their team’s games is eligible to participate in the All-Star selection process. Players wanting to be considered and placed on the All-Star ballot must register on the website by May 1 for a chance to be selected to a ARLL All-Star Team. 

The process for selecting players for the Arcadia Little League All-Star team is designed to be fair and collaborative, with input from players, coaches, and managers to ensure the best possible representation in District and State tournaments. Here's how it works:

1. Registration Deadline: All players must register by the designated deadline in order to be eligible for the All-Star team.

2. Voting Ballot: Once the registration deadline passes, all eligible players will be added to the voting ballot. This ballot is used to determine which players will be selected for the All-Star team.

3. Voting Process:

   • Players Vote: Each player will cast votes for six players they believe will best represent Arcadia Little League in the tournaments.
   • Coaches and Managers Vote: Coaches and managers will also participate in the voting process. They will have a say in which players they feel are best suited for the All-Star team based on their skills, work ethic, and overall performance.

4. Selection of the Team:

   • The top six players with the most votes will be automatically selected to the All-Star team based on player and coach votes.
   • The remaining spots on the team (usually 6-8 spots, depending on the total number of players) will be filled by the coaching staff. Coaches will select players they believe will best contribute to the team's success, taking into account both individual talent and the need for team balance.

5. Final Team Composition: The final All-Star team will consist of 12 to 14 players, depending on the available spots. This team will represent Arcadia Little League in the upcoming District and State tournaments.

This process allows for a balanced selection, combining input from players who know their peers' abilities, along with the expertise of coaches and managers who understand the needs of a competitive team.

TOURNAMENT DETAILS:

• The District 6 10U and 11U tournaments will be hosted by Arcadia Little League at Ingleside Middle School early June.
• The 12U tournament will be hosted by ARLL at Ingleside Middle School late June.

REQUIREMENTS:

To ensure a successful program and to participate in the All-Star team selection process, you and your athlete must agree to the following:

• Player will attend practices and games starting as early as May 21 thru July 1 tournament dates. If a team wins the District 6 championship, the player will need to be available for continued practice and play into July.
  
  
• Provide an original birth certificate or certified copy with state stamp.
  
  
• Provide 3 approved forms of residence verification (utility bills, house purchase agreement, rental agreement, credit card bills, etc.). Note that the residency documents should be dated or in force between 2/1/2024 - 2/1/2025 . Alternatively, a School Enrollment Form will satisfy this requirement.
  
  
• Should the team advance to state and beyond, travel costs may be incurred.