All things Rockford Little League
Registration Information
- Registration: Registration is now open as of December 1st for all divisions, including umpires and coaches.
- Sign Up: www.rockfordll.com
- Discounts: Early bird discount of $25 per player valid through January 28, 2025. Families with multiple children: registration fees cap at $350.
- Financial Assistance: Grants and scholarships will soon be available through the T-Mobile Little League® Call Up Grant Program. Learn more at T-Mobile Call Up Grant.
- Questions? Email us at [email protected].
NEW FOR 2025
Little League® Baseball and Softball program now allows kids ages 4-7 to play in any league of their choice. Ages 8-16 will continue to use current boundary requirements based on residency or school enrollment. More information available here 2025 Regulation 2 Update - Little League
Division Summary
T-Ball: Ages 4–6 (baseball, softball, and co-ed teams available)
Baseball Divisions:
- Coach Pitch: Ages 6–8
- AA Minors: Ages 8–10
- AAA Minors: Age 11 (drafted players include age 10)
- Majors: Age 12 (drafted players include age 11)
- Juniors: Ages 13–14 (parents may request 11- or 12-year-olds play this division)
- Seniors: Ages 15–16
Note: RLL will not offer an Intermediate division for the 2025 season.
Details on Baseball Divisions
Softball Divisions:
- Coach Pitch: Ages 6–8
- Minors: Ages 8–10
- Majors: Ages 11–12
- Juniors: Ages 13–14
- Seniors: Ages 15–16
Details on Softball Divisions
Age Overlaps: Parents may choose to have their child "play up" or "play down" based on ability and family needs. Please refer to Little League International’s age chart to determine age.
Baseball Age Chart
Softball Age Chart
Required Documentation
- Proof of Age: Provide ONCE during your RLL career by either:
- Uploading a copy of a state-issued birth certificate to your account at rockfordll.com. (Black out everything except name and date of birth.)
- Showing a copy during Walkup Signups. (Hospital certificates not accepted.)
- Medical Release Waiver: Players must provide this to their coach at the first practice. Download the form here.
Umpires
- Ages 11–99.
- Paid per game.
- Training and gear provided.
- Register online at rockfordll.com.
- Volunteers aged 18+ must complete a Volunteer Registration/Background Check Form.
- Assignments are based on age and experience.
Important Dates
December
January 2025
- 14: Board Meeting / Walkup Signups (In-person registration)
- 28: Early Bird Registration Ends
February
- 5: Registration Closes (AA–MAJ)
- 8: Player Assessments
- 25: Registration Closes (CP)
March
- 15: Registration Closes (Tball, Jrs)
- 17: Practices Begin (CP–Majors)
April
- 14: T-Ball & Juniors Practices Begin
- 21: Games Begin (CP–Majors)
- 28: T-Ball Games Begin
- 29: Registration closes (SR)
May–June
- May 18: All-Star Tryouts
- June 11: Regular Season Ends
See our full 2025 calendar here: rll 2025 website calendar.docx
All-Star Schedule
District 9 will release the All-Star schedule later, and we’ll share it with families as soon as it’s available. To prepare, please keep your calendar clear of vacations, camps, and commitments from June 5 to July 31 (or longer if your team advances). Don’t forget to keep July 4 open, too!
Volunteer Opportunities
Rockford Little League thrives on volunteers! Open positions include umpires, coaches, and support roles.
Coaching
Consider becoming a head or assistant coach. Most parents are already on the field with their kids—why not join the team? Coaching not only gives back to the community but also helps kids improve through additional guidance. New to coaching? Start as an assistant!
Questions? Email us at [email protected].
Evaluations
- When: February 8, North Rockford Middle School
- Time : Baseball 8am-12pm, Softball 1pm-3pm
- Who: All kids ages 8–12 who are participating in player pitch ball. If your player attended All-Star Evaluations during the 2024 season, evaluations are waived for the 2025 season.
- Why: Evaluations ensure balanced and competitive teams.
Sponsors and Community
Thank you to our 2024 sponsors! Please consider becoming a 2025 sponsor.
Support Rockford Little League:
Sponsor a player, team, or banner! Contributions are tax-deductible as RLL is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
We value our families! Questions or suggestions? Email us at [email protected] (please allow up to 72 hours for a response).
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