Senior
WHAT
The Senior division is a competitive community baseball division. The distance to the mound is 60 1/2 feet (up from 50') and the bases are 90 feet (up from 70'). Senior division play is typical of what you see at the professional level with leading off, stealing, pickoffs, and balks. WHO Senior players are typically league ages 15-16 (based on age on August 31, 2026).
WHEN
Senior division starts later to begin after the High School baseball season ends. Practices will begin early May, and games will be played from mid May to end of June or maybe into July. Expect around 12-15 games.
WHERE
All Senior practices and home games will be played at NLLL fields located at 13950 York St Thornton, CO 80602 or at Thornton Sports Complex at 104th and McKay. Away games could be played in Arapahoe County, Ken Caryl, and Cherry Creek areas.
HOW
Teams will be formed by the team managers in the division, with the assistance of the General Manager. Our goal is to create team balance. We will do that by honoring as many coach requests as possible, but we cannot guarantee all requests are met and then drafting the remaining registered players. ALL players that register will be assigned to a team. Score and records are kept, and the goal is 2 umpires per game (although at times only 1 may be available).
Pitch counts will be STRICTLY counted and enforced to protect players' arms.
UNIFORM AND EQUIPMENT
NLLL will provide a jersey, hat, socks, and belt. Families must provide pants and cleats. NLLL will provide all needed equipment except a glove. Although at this level we start to see players purchase their own helmet and bat. That works also. All bats must be USA or BBCOR stamped and be free of dents.
ALL STAR ELIGIBILITY
Players in Seniors are eligible for selection to a Little League Tournament Team (aka, "All Stars") that will participate in a post season starting around July 4th.
VOLUNTEERS
NLLL will need volunteers to be Team Manager (Head Coach) and Assistant Coaches. You can volunteer during registration.