Registration for the Danvers American 2021 spring season is now open. If you have any special requests or concerns about the programs available to you, please contact us as soon as possible at
[email protected].
Programs Available (typical ages in division):
Tee-ball (4-5)
Farm (6-7)
Minors (8-11)
Majors (10-12)
Minors is divided into multiple divisions based on the number of participants who register for the spring season. Tryouts will occur in late February/early March for players over the age of 7, more details will be made available at a later date.
Please refer to the little league age chart below to determine your child’s “little league age”. A link to the age calculator is provided here and a chart is below:
Little League Age Calculator
2021 Registration Pricing:
Tee ball - $75
Minors/Majors - $150
Registration fees include jersey and hat. Tee-ball players are encouraged to wear cleats, but it is not mandatory. Players will need a glove, bat, and helmet to participate. If you have any issues, please let us know.
There is a family max of $300 (does not include the winter training sessions). We accept Visa and MasterCard credit cards (no AMEX) and checks. Anyone using the check option must submit their payment to the league mail P.O. Box by January 31st or face additional fees.
Please do your best to sign up as early as you can so we can prepare for the season, please email us with any questions (contact information is below).
Division information:
Tee-Ball: Available to children little league age 4 to 5. If it is your child's first year playing baseball, we will generally encourage to start in tee-ball. However, if you feel your child is ready for machine pitch in farm, please register and email us with any questions.
This is a one-day commitment per-week with a combined practice and game. A group practice is held before playing a game, tees are used, and the emphasis is on developing basic throwing, catching, and hitting skills.
The cost of the division is $75. The season begins in late April and ends mid to late June.
If you are interested coaching tee-ball, please let us know by filling out the volunteer section. Practice plans will be provided and little to no experience is required.
Farm:
Available to children little league age 6 to 7. If it is your child's first year playing baseball, we will generally encourage them to start in tee-ball. However, if you feel your child is ready for machine and player pitch in the farm level, please register and email us with any questions.
Time commitment for farm ranges from 2-3 days a week which includes games and practices. We teach and put an emphasis on developing throwing, catching, and hitting skills. Players learn to pitch but it is a combination of coach, player, and machine pitch.
The cost of the division is $150. The season begins in late April and ends mid to late June.
If you are interested in coaching Farm, please let us know by filling out the volunteer section. Practice plans will be provided and little to no experience is required.
Minors:
There is only one option to register for minor divisions. Players who are little league age 8-11 may play in the minor division. All players entering minors will need to be evaluated in late February/early March for placement into the appropriate division. Players are placed in the appropriate division based on their little league age regardless of an evaluation. We strongly encourage all players between 8-11 to attend the scheduled evaluations.
Time commitment for minors ranges from 2-4 days a week, with the youngest players around 2 days and our older players 3-4 days a week which includes games and practices.
Division cost is $150
Majors: Majors is typically players who are little league age 10-12. 12 year-old players are automatically placed in Majors, 11s and 10s must attend evaluations in order to be placed in majors if they have not already played in majors.
Please register under your age group.
Time commitment is 4-5 days a week with 2 games plus practices.
Division cost is $150
Dates: The 2021 season is set to begin in late April and run through mid-June 2021. The annual parade is typically the last weekend in April, though subject to change.
Pandemic: We will continue to follow CDC guidelines and adhere to new regulations as they change over time.
Volunteers: If you are interested in managing or being an assistant coach for a team, please fill out the appropriate options and we will reach out to you. Coaching plans will be provided to coaches and training will be provided.
You will be required to attend a safety meeting and coaching session prior to the season. You must also pass a background check per little league baseball and the state of Massachusetts.
Registration Forms and Questions: Please answer all of the questions appropriately.
Requests and Questions: If you have any concerns about your son or daughters placement into a particular division, please contact us as soon as possible. Your child’s safety is a top concern of ours and we want to make sure they are placed in the appropriate division so they are able to learn, have fun and play safe.
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Little League Age Determination
Your child's Age is determined by your son or daughter's "little league age," essentially, which ever age they are by August 31st of a given year, they are defined as that age in the little league. (please visit
www.littleleague.org to learn more). Example, a child is turning 6 in August, even though they play the spring season at the age of 5, they are considered a 6 in the eyes of the little league.
Age DOB Eligible Division
4 9/1/16-4/30/17 Tee Ball
5 9/1/15-8/31/16 Tee Ball
6 9/1/14-8/31/15 Farm
7 9/1/13-8/31/14 Farm
8 9/1/12-8/31/13 Age 8 Minors
9 9/1/11-8/31/12 Age 9 Minors
10 9/1/10-8/31/11 Age 10 Minors/Majors
11 9/1/09-8/31/10 Age 11 Minors/Majors
12 9/1/08-8/31/09 Age 12 Majors
Thank you!
Danvers American Little League