Germantown Little League Divisions of Play

Germantown Little League

Deliver a clear, safe, skill-building baseball pathway for every player. Divisions follow Little League Baseball International guidelines.

Check the Little League Age Chart

Final placement decisions are made by the GLL Board of Directors.

Tee Ball

League Age 4–6

Spring season
1–2 games/week (Sat + occasional weekday)
Game length: 45–60 minutes
Practices optional (coach discretion)
Soft baseball; hit off tee; limited coach pitch possible
Team placement; teammate requests accepted

Coach Pitch

League Age 7–8

Spring season
~2 games/week
Game length: ~90 minutes
Practices: +1–2 days/week (~90 minutes)
Regulation baseballs; coach pitch with limited player pitch
Teammate requests not guaranteed
Siblings: case-by-case

Minors

League Age 9–11

Spring season
~2 games/week
Game length: 90 minutes–2 hours
Practices: +1–2 days/week (90 minutes–2 hours)
Player pitch only
Teammate requests not accepted
Siblings: case-by-case
Eligible for postseason (Local Tournaments & All Stars)

Majors

League Age 10–12

Spring season
~2 games/week (one weekday, one weekend)
Game length: ~2 hours
Practices: +2–3 days/week (~2 hours)
Player pitch only
Tryout-based; teams selected by coaching staff
Teammate requests not accepted
Siblings: case-by-case
Eligible for postseason (Local Tournaments & All Stars)

Placement Policy Player needs, development goals, and safety drive placement. Final decisions by the GLL Board of Directors.

FORMS & WAIVERS

Waiver Rules

Players must participate in the local league where they reside unless an approved waiver is on file with Little League International. Waiver requests are submitted by the GLL President to the District; approvals are granted only after District and Little League International review.

Check the Little League Age Chart

Regulation II(d) Waiver

Residency Change

Parent/guardian previously lived inside the local league boundary while the player was registered and active (≥ half a season). After a move or boundary change, player may continue at former league with an approved waiver. Siblings may also qualify.

Provide three proofs of prior residency from last season within boundary

Regulation II(d) Waiver Form (PDF)

Regulation IV(h) Waiver

Volunteer Service

Similar to II(d): parent/guardian previously lived within the boundary and can provide three proofs of residency. Requires continued volunteer service to the league as a board member or coach.

Regulation IV(h) Waiver Form (PDF)

Regulation V(a) — 12-Year-Old

Division Placement

League Age 12 players must play Majors. To play down in Minors, a waiver must be approved by the local league, the parent/guardian, and the District Administrator.

Regulation V(a) Waiver Form (PDF)

Player Transfer Request

Exception-Based

Use only when no waiver applies. Approvals are rare and should be based on extreme hardship or lack of any qualifying program by age. Requests based on preference (friends/relatives, specific teams, larger or more competitive leagues) are not approved.

Parent writes a letter explaining reasons for transfer.
Boards and Presidents of both leagues approve in writing.
All letters sent to the District Administrator for approval.
If approved, the request goes to Little League Eastern Region.
After document verification, the request is reviewed by the International Charter Committee.

Submission Path All waiver requests originate with the GLL President and are submitted to the District for review before escalation to Little League International.

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