The goal of KAU Little League is to provide a positive youth sports environment for children throughout our local community. We seek to support our players in developing general athletic ability and core baseball and softball skills, while demonstrating outstanding character, sportsmanship, and teamwork.
KAU is open to players ages 4 - 16 who reside in or attend public or private school within the geographic boundaries of both Kennett Consolidated and Unionville-Chadds Ford School Districts. KAU is designed for players of all skill levels, and offers tee ball, baseball, softball, and a Little League Challenger Division. We strive to create fair and balanced teams every season.
Please see below for information on our Divisions for the 2023 Spring Season. Below the division information is an age chart to help determine your child's "league age" for the season. If you have any questions, please email our Player Agent who can help you determine the right place for your child: [email protected]
2023 Spring Little League Baseball
In general, the KAU Spring Season starts in the late winter, with player evaluations conducted in late February (for certain divisions only). Team assignment happens shortly after, with league coaches reaching out to the their teams in mid-March. Practices begin in late March, and games start the first week of April; the exception is tee ball, which will start later to allow for warmer weather. The season runs approximately 10 weeks, and concludes with playoffs around mid-June. Please see below for more detailed information on each division.
Tee Ball (Ages 4-6)
The tee ball division introduces young players to the game of baseball/softball, and is open to boys and girls ages 4-6. For 2023, there will again be be two tee ball divisions to accommodate players of more ages and their families.
- Tee Ball - Rookies. The tee ball Rookies division is for all league age 4 year-old and first-year 5-year old players. This division will only play on Saturday, where the event time will be split to allow for both instruction and game time. Each team will have a coach but parent(s) are required to participate.
- Tee Ball - Minors. Players age 5 and age 6 will participate in two events per week. Weather permitting, there will be one game during the weekend, and either a practice or game during the week.
* Please note: The Tee Ball Divisions start a little later than the other divisions to allow for warmer weather. Teams will be assembled in early April, with the season projected to begin later in April (typically the 3rd weekend of April).*
Farm (League age 6 and some 7's)
This is a machine/coach pitch division for 6-year olds who have at least one year of tee ball experience and demonstrate the ability to play at this level may participate in the Farm division. 7 year old's who demonstrate advanced pitching skills may qualify for the next division up, Rookies.
Rookies (League age 7 and 8)
This is a kid pitch division except there are no walks. If a pitcher throws four balls, then the coach finishes the pitches to the batter. 7-year olds can qualify for this division if they demonstrate required pitching skills at the pre-season player evaluation. The field size is 46/60.
Minors (League age 9 and 10)
This is a kid pitch division with walks with games being played on a 46/60 field. League age 9 and 10 year olds are eligible.
Intermediate Division (League age 12, some age 11 and 13)
All league age 12 year-olds, and also thirteen-year olds who do not play in the Junior League, and advanced-skill 11-year olds as determined by the pre-season player evaluation. All games played on 50/70 fields.
Junior/Senior Divisions (League ages 13-16)
Thirteen-year olds have the option of playing in either Intermediate Division or Juniors. Juniors is played on the field with 90' between the bases. Seniors division is comprised of ages 15-16 year olds.
Little League Challenger Division (all ages)
KAU supports the Little League Challenger Division for players with physical and intellectual challenges. League ages may range from 6 to 21. For more information on this program at KAU, please contact our player agent at [email protected]. For more information on the program supported by Little League Baseball, check out their site here.
2023 Fall Little League Baseball
- Tee Ball & Farm: Rising 5, 6 and 7 year-old players. Tee ball may be combined with Minor D, but players will still use tees for hitting where needed, whereas more advanced players can hit from the pitching machine.
- Rookies: 7 and 8 year olds
- Minors: 9 and 10 year olds
- Intermediate Division: Thirteen-year olds who do not play in the Junior League, all 12 year-olds, and advanced skill 11-year olds as determined by the annual pre-season evaluation. All games played on 50/70 fields.
- Junior/Senior Divisions: League ages 13-16. Thirteen-year olds have the option of playing in either Intermediate Division or Juniors. Juniors is played on the field with 90' between the bases. Seniors division is comprised of ages 15-16 year olds.