AA Machine Pitch (Ages 8-9)

The AA league is a developmental division for children ages 8 – 9 (as of August 31, 2025) stressing fun, player participation, and skill building with a low level of competitiveness. AA players typically have at least 1-2 years of baseball experience and be able to comfortably throw and catch a baseball, although players new to baseball are always welcome in any division!

Who

The AA division is for ages 8-9 as of August 31, 2025 (see the Little League Age Determination) and all players registered for this division must live or attend school within thegeographic boundaries defined for NBLL. For any player who does not reside within NBLL territory, but who attends a school within NBLL territory, a Little League School Enrollment Form must be completed prior to registration. For any questions concerning eligibility, please email the NBLL President at [email protected] or the NBLL Player Agent at [email protected].

All 8 year old players should play AA. 9 year olds who have experience in AA and are ready to play player-pitch should register for AAA.

Team Construction

At the AA level, teams are formed by the VP of AA with the goal of creating balanced teams for the development and enjoyment of all players. Players in AA may request to play with one friend via the registration form. We will make every effort to fulfill mutual requests (i.e. Player A requests to play with Player B, and Player B requests Player A), however we cannot guarantee that each “non-mutual” request will be met. School data may also be used to help form teams, as well, so please ensure that your child’s school information is up to date in the NBLL database. Coach requests by players are normally not accepted at the AA level.

Equipment

• NBLL will provide each player with a team jersey and cap as well as baseballs and catchers equipment for the players to use
• The players must provide cleats/shoes, pants, socks and belts, bats, batting helmets, and a baseball glove
• Please contact Brad Michalchuk at [email protected] should you need financial assistance for equipment mentioned above.

Season

The 2023 AA season is anticipated to open the week of March 17, 2025 beginning with practices, followed by first games in early April, and concluding with final games the first week of June. Two practices and one game per week will be the norm at the beginning of the season, switching to one practice and two games midway through the season. We anticipate AA games will be played on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at North Boulder Park and Saturday mornings at Iris fields.

Questions about AA? Interested in volunteering your time as a manager or coach? Please contact our Vice President of AA at [email protected].