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Our Programs

Fall Fee Schedule (2023)

Program Fee
PeeWee TeeBall (4y/o) Free
PeeWee TeeBall (5y/o) $50
Rookie TeeBall $50
Softball $50
Baseball $125

(fees subject to change)

Our Fall programs have games from September - November, with 1 practice per week and 2 games per week.

The TeeBall teams do not typically practice unless agreed to do so with the coach and parents.  PeeWee plays on  Mondays/Wednesdays.  Rookie plays on Tuesdays/Thursdays.

Spring Fee Schedule (2024)

Program Fee
PeeWee TeeBall (4 y/o) Free
PeeWee TeeBall (5 y/o) $110
Rookie TeeBall $110
Softball $100
Baseball $185

(fees subject to change)

Our Spring programs have games from February - May, with 1 practice per week and 2 games per week. 

The TeeBall teams do not typically practice unless agreed to do so with the coach and parents.  PeeWee plays on Mondays/Wednesdays.  Rookie plays on Tuesdays/Thursdays.

NELL Local Rules

There are Little League Rules and then there are NELL Local Rules. We have specific rules for our league that help the learning process for the kids. Each division builds upon the last until Majors where it's MLB-style baseball you know and love.

Game Days and Times

Weeknight games start between 6-6:30 pm depending on division.

Weekend games start at 9am, 11am or 1pm depending on division.

We do not know the days for the games as that depends on how many kids register and how many teams we create.

Tee Ball

Having Fun, Building A Foundation
The primary goal for NELL Tee Ball leagues is to instill a lifetime of love for baseball.   We want our kids to have fun and learn the basics of baseball – hitting, catching and throwing. This is part of process for our larger goals of truly working to develop well-rounded highly skilled players. Finally, as a league, we encourage the development of focus and fair play.

Details:
Tee Ball programs are for 4-5-6 year olds (with an option for 7 and/or 8 year olds) who want to learn the fundamentals of hitting and fielding. In Tee Ball, players hit a ball off a batting tee. Rules of the game may be varied to accommodate the need for teaching. It is normal to have 2 practices/games per week throughout the season. For Tee Ball, practices are incorporated into the game play.

The primary goals of Tee Ball are to:

  • Have fun
  • Instruct children in the fundamentals of baseball
  • Allow the children to experience the value of teamwork

Player Agent:
For more information, please contact our Tee-Ball Player Agent.

 

Divisions:

PeeWee:  Ages 4-5:  Hitting from the tee only, basic fielding

Rookie:  Ages 5-6  Hitting from the tee and coach pitch from the knee, fundamentals plus swing position, fielding position

 
     

BASEBALL


2023 Majors Top Team Champions - NELL Diamondbacks

Having Fun, a bit more serious with a defined growth path for your child!
The primary goal for the NELL Baseball leagues is to instill a lifetime of love for baseball. We want our kids to have fun and learn the basics of baseball – hitting, catching and throwing while excelling at the game of baseball. As the next step in the process of creating truly well-rounded highly skilled players the NELL takes pride in the Little League process to the fullest extent. The league balances the need for highly competitive play while maintaining the essence of the core teachings of Little League International. Below are details of each level of our baseball league.

Details:

  • Single A – (A) – Full Game from LIVE Pitching Machine, For boys and girls moving up from tee ball, but not ready for “kid pitch.” A pitching machine will be used all season.
  • Double A – (AA) – Full Game from Coach Pitch/Player Pitch For boys and girls in their 2nd year of Minor B ball ready for “kid pitch.” Players are expected to start honing their hitting and throwing skills. Deeper development of the understanding of the game.
  • Triple A – (AAA) – Competitive Full Game Skills – Refinement for next level Totally kid pitched. Emphasis on throwing motion, correct arm slot and follow thru. Emphasis on hitting, correct stance, ability to swing level and maintain a solid swing plane. Bunting is introduced along with stealing bases. Players should begin to understand in detail all the positions on the field and develop an interest in where they would like to play.
  • Majors – The official “Little League”. Mastering of the core baseball skills. Pitchers should know how to pitch with their bodies instead of just throwing. Hitters should be able to identify pitches, hit to all fields and bunt with no problems. Their baseball “IQ” should be very developed and area of expertise identified.
  • Intermediates – Intermediates is played on Little League fields, but the pitching rubber and bases are pushed back to 50 and 70 feet, rather than the 45 and 60 feet that is used for Majors and lower.  Sometimes this divisions is referred to as “50/70” rather tan Intermediates.  It is targeted at ages 11-13 who are ready for a more advanced level of play and bigger field that the Majors division.
  • Juniors & Seniors Program – The Junior & Senior League Baseball Divisions are programs for boys and girls ages , 13-14 (Juniors) and 14-16 (Seniors), using a conventional 90-foot diamond with a pitching distance of 60 feet, 6 inches. (A modified diamond is available during the regular season.)

For details please contact the Majors Player Agent or Minors Player Agent.

 
League Group League Age Player Development / Skill Focus
Minor A 6 to 8 Throwing Structure, Fly Ball Refinement, Infield Refinement, Swing Structure Foundation – Full Game from LIVE Pitching Machine.
Minor AA 7 to 10 Throwing Structure, Fly Ball Refinement, Infield Refinement, Swing Structure Foundation – Full Game from Coach Pitch/Player Pitch.
Minor AAA 9 to 11 Competitive Full Game Skills – Refinement for next level.
Majors 10 to 12 Competitive Full Game Skills – Refinement for next level.
Intermediates / Juniors  11 to 13 Competitive Full Game Skills on a larger infield.  Preparation for movement to full size baseball fields at the next level of play.
Juniors / Seniors 13 to 15 Competitive Full Game Skills on real size field (90 foot bases and 60 foot pitching mounds)

Softball

Having Fun, a bit more serious with a defined growth path for your child!
The primary goal for the NELL Softball leagues is to instill a lifetime of love for softball. We want our kids to have fun and learn the basics of softball – hitting, catching and throwing while excelling at the game of softball. As the next step in the process of creating truly well-rounded highly skilled players the NELL takes pride in the Little League process to the fullest extent. The league balances the need for highly competitive play while maintaining the essence of the core teachings of Little League International. Below are details of each level of our softball league.

Details:

  • Coach Pitch Minor – NELL Softball plays against other local leagues. Rules are based on the interlock meeting and agreement but in general, the B Minor teams will have full games with coach pitch. Generally they also bat through the entire order.
  • Kid Pitch Minor – NELL Softball plays against other local leagues. Rules are based on the interlock meeting and agreement but in general, the A Minor teams will have full games with kid pitch. Generally they also bat through the entire order.
  • Majors – NELL Softball plays against other local leagues. Rules are based on the interlock meeting and agreement but in general all little league rules are followed for the majors division. Kids pitch, three outs, etc. This is a competitive league.

For more information, please contact the VP of Softball.

 
League Group Ages Player Development / Skill Focus
Coach Pitch 6 to 9 Throwing Structure, Fly Ball Refinement, Infield Refinement, Swing Structure Foundation – Full Game with coach pitch.
Player Pitch 8 to 11 Throwing Structure, Fly Ball Refinement, Infield Refinement, Swing Structure Foundation – Full Game with kid pitch.
Majors 10 to 12 Competitive Full Game Skills – Refinement for next level.