The Basics

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Help your Little Leaguer® step onto the softball diamond with confidence with expert tips for making their first season a positive experience.

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2027 Little League® Age Charts

The 2027 Little League Baseball®, Softball, and Challenger league age charts are now available.

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The Basics 3.0

As your Little Leaguer® steps onto the softball diamond for the first time next season, it’s important that they do it with confidence. From making sure your player feels comfortable to equipment choices and to how you can support your Little Leaguer from the stands, join Jen Schroeder, former collegiate softball player and current Little League® mom and coach, as she shares all you need to know to best support your child’s first softball experience.


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Age Charts

The Little League Baseball®, Little League Softball®, and Little League Challenger Division® age charts determine the league age of a player according to the year and month of their birth.