Divisions

INSTRUCTIONAL   [Ages 6-8]

Instructional program focuses on teaching basic baseball skills such as throwing, catching and hitting.  Emphasis put on learning of proper mechanics and fundamentals of the game.  Each session will include an element of practice and instruction, with progression into actual game play for a portion of each session.  Game play situations features the coach pitch format. Play 2 nights/week. (Mondays and Wednesdays)

AAA   [Ages 9-10]

AAA Play features development of the team dynamic, where a coach leads his or her team through a season of practices and games against other Foothills and interlocking league teams.  Emphasis is on continued development of skills and understanding of the game, and further exposure to a competitive baseball environment.  Game play features pitching done by players at this level.  Interested players may compete for positions on the “All-Star Team”, which includes play against teams from other area Little Leagues though the month of July. Practice 2-3 times per week and Games 2 times a week, including some weekends.

MAJORS/NATIONALS   [Ages 11-12]

This age group is split into two levels to ensure each player has a chance to enjoy baseball at his or her ability level.  The MAJORS program is intended to allow experienced players to be challenged at a high level of play.  Most 12 year olds, and some 11 year olds participate at this level.  The NATIONALS program gives developing players a chance to build their skills while competing with players at their level.  Most NATIONALS players are 11 years old.  Players will be placed at their appropriate level after taking part in an evaluation session in early April. Practice 2-3 times per week and Games 2 times per week, including some weekends.

Players from both levels are invited to try out for the “All-Star” team, which plays in the Little League International Tournament – qualifying locally in early July, with the opportunity to advance to Regional and National play, and even the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA in August!

JUNIORS [Ages 13-14]

During the 2011 season, Foothills fielded two Junior teams – a Tier I and a Tier II team.  Evaluations will take place in March to enable us to ensure the players are playing at the appropriate skill level.  Junior teams practice 2-3 times per week and Games 2-3 times per week, including some weekends.  All Junior level players are encourage to try out for the July all-stars team.

SENIORS [Ages 14-16]

During the 2011 season, Foothills combined with Bow Ridge for the Seniors division.  For the upcoming season we are hoping to have enough seniors registered to field a Foothills team.  In either case, we ask all Senior aged players to register thru Foothills and we will assist with team allocation.  More details on this will be available once registration has been completed.

ALL STAR PROGRAM

FHLL offers an All Star program following completion of regular season play for all divisions AAA and above. Players are selected on a try-out basis in late June and season goes until the end of July.  There is no extra cost to participating in the all-star program.