Founded in 1958, Appleton Little League (A.L.L.) serves hundreds of boys and girls each season. A.L.L. offers both baseball and girls softball at several playing levels, including tee ball.

The baseball and softball divisions are each under the management of a dedicated Commissioner & Player Agent, who report to a Vice President of Baseball and Softball, respectively.

Appleton Little League division are National (North) and American (South), with the Fox River as the dividing line. 

Baseball Major (10-12)

• The Major league is the highest and most competitive level of baseball in Appleton Little League.
• All players age 11-12, who did not play on a Major league team in the prior season must try out for the Major League level.
• 10-year-olds have the option to “opt out” of the Major tryouts/draft, being eligible only for Minor.
• Minimum playing requirements for the regular season include two innings of defense and one at-bat, subject to a complete game being played.
• In Appleton Little League, 9-year-olds are not allowed to play in the Major league.
• All 12-year-olds who try out are assured a Major league spot, unless upon unanimous (with parent(s) initiating) vote by all involved, including President and District Administrator, the child is deemed a safety concern, and allowed to play in the Minor league.

When selecting Baseball Major, the player will be evaluated at the Major Skills Assessment (tryout). All 12-year-olds are drafted to a Major team. 11 & 10-year-olds not drafted to a Major team will be drafted to a Minor team.

Baseball Minor (8-11)

• The Minor league is a player pitch league, much like the Major league, providing a bit more emphasis on player development and participation.
• All 9-year-olds, and all 10- and 11-year-olds not drafted to a Major league team will be drafted to a Minor league team in their division, guaranteed.
• Only players league-age 11 and under are allowed to pitch at this level.
• There is a continuous batting order and more minimum playing time in the field.
• Minor teams are redrafted each year.
• 8-year-olds are allowed to tryout, but are not guaranteed to play at the Minor level. If not drafted to Minor, they will be placed on a Rookie level team.

When selecting Baseball Minor, the player will be evaluated at the Minor Skills Assessment (tryout). 10 & 9 year-olds will be drafted to a Minor team. 8-year-olds may be drafted to a Minor team based on availability (11, 10, & 9-year-olds have priority) and a safety & skills assessment. 8-year-olds not drafted to a Minor team will be assigned to a Rookie team.

Baseball Rookie (6-8)

• The Rookie league is a machine pitch (coach-assisted) league.
• This league is instructional and developmental in nature, but does allow for scorekeeping and a competitive environment.
• Teams are formed first by division, then by school, but with respect to more evenly-matched age clusters.
• Special requests for playing with friends, or with certain coaches will not be considered.
• 6-year-olds must pass a skills assessment. They are not guaranteed to play at the Rookie level. If not accepted into Rookie, will be placed on an Advanced Tee Ball level team and be refunded the difference in registration cost.

Baseball Tee Ball (4-6)

• There are two leagues, Beginner for ages 4-5 and Advances for ages 5-6.
• Teams are smaller to allow for more instruction and focus on fundamentals.
• Players hit off a tee.
• Coaches are allowed on the field to assist with instruction, especially at the beginning of the season.

Girls Softball Major (10-12)

• The Major league in Softball is for 10-12-year-old girls, with tryouts for players not previously on a Major league team.
• All players age 11-12, who did not play on a Major league team in the prior season must try out for the Major League level.
• 10-year-olds have the option to “opt out” of the Major tryouts/draft, being eligible only for Minor.
• In Appleton Little League, 9-year-olds are not allowed to play in the Major league.
• All 12-year-olds who try out are assured a Major league spot, unless upon unanimous (with parent(s) initiating) vote by all involved, including President and District Administrator, the child is deemed a safety concern, and allowed to play in the Minor league.
• This is a competitive fast-pitch program. The 12-year-old rules noted in Baseball Major league section apply to Softball.

When selecting Girls Softball Major, the player will be evaluated at the Major Skills Assessment (tryout). All 12-year-olds are drafted to a Major team. 11 & 10-year-olds not drafted to a Major team will be drafted to a Minor team.

Girls Softball Minor (8 -11)

• The Minor league is also a player pitch, fast-pitch league, with rules modified to be age and skill level appropriate.
• All 9-year-olds, and all 10- and 11-year-olds not drafted to a Major league team will be drafted to a Minor league team in their division, guaranteed.
• Only players league-age 11 and under are allowed to pitch at this level.
• 8-year-olds are allowed to tryout, but are not guaranteed to play at the Minor level. If not drafted to Minor, the player will be placed on a Rookie level team.

When selecting Girls Softball Minor, the player will be evaluated at the Minor Skills Assessment (tryout). 10 & 9 year-olds will be drafted to a Minor team. 8-year-olds may be drafted to a Minor team based on availability (11, 10, & 9-year-olds have priority) and a safety & skills assessment. 8-year-olds not drafted to a Minor team will be assigned to a Rookie team.

Girls Softball Rookie (6-8)

• This coach pitch league is instructional and developmental in nature, and seeks to teach the basics of softball.
• Teams are generally formed based on school attending.
• Special requests for playing with friends, or with certain coaches may be considered.
• 6-year-olds must have completed one year of Little League Tee Ball and request a skills assessment. If not accepted into Rookie, the player will be placed on a Tee Ball level team and be refunded the difference in registration cost.

Girls Softball Tee Ball (4-6)

• Teams are smaller to allow for more instruction and focus on fundamentals.
• Players hit off a tee.
• Coaches are allowed on the field to assist with instruction, especially at the beginning of the season.

Appleton Little League plays at USA Youth Sports Complex and Appleton Parks & Recreation, Appleton Area School District, and Fox Crossing’s Palisades Park fields. Our league could not operate without the support of these community partners.

The below days of the week apply to both Softball and Baseball.

LEVEL OF PLAY	WEEKNIGHTS
Tee Ball	Tuesday & Thursday
Rookie	Monday & Wednesday
Minor	Tuesday & Thursday
Major	Monday & Wednesday

The season runs from late April to early August, depending on age level and tournament activity. Below is the common starting and ending dates, which may be impacted by weather considerations.

• Major and Minor levels
  • Skills assessments early to mid March.
  • Practices starting late March or early April, depending on weather and practice facility availability.
  • Games starting in late April or early May and ending in mid to late June.
  • Additional opportunities for District and higher tournaments may also extend a player's season into early August.
• Rookie levels
  • Practices starting in early to mid April, depending on weather.
  • Games starting in late April or early May and ending in late June.
• Tee Ball levels
  • Practices starting in early May.
  • Games starting in mid-May and ending at the end of June.

Most games are weekday evenings, and teams play an average of two games per week during the regular season.
Practices are set by each team manager, and generally teams will have one practice per week once games commence.

DIVISION	PRICING
Baseball Tee Ball	$40.00
Baseball Rookie/Major/Minor	$75.00
Girls Softball Tee Ball	$40.00
Girls Softball Rookie/Major/Minor	$75.00

• Payments are accepted online only
• Prices do not reflect Fundraising and/or Volunteer Buyout options.
  

Refund Policy

• No refund shall be given after April 1, 2025, for Major and Minor levels.
• No refund shall be given after April 15, 2025, for Rookie levels
• No refund shall be given after May 1, 2024, for Tee Ball levels.
• Any refund request must be submitted in writing and is subject to Board approval.

Players must reside or attend school within our defined "boundaries" to be eligible for official Little League post-season tournament play, though they can apply to play in regular season only if living outside boundaries. Players and siblings of players who move outside of an Appleton LL boundary may continue to play within that A.L.L. boundary, with an approved waiver request. 

Please visit the Little League Finder to verify your home or school address falls within the boundaries of Appleton American Little League or Appleton American Little League.  If your address does not fall within the boundary of any Little League, please contact [email protected] to discuss options for playing with A.L.L.

If your child(ren) is interested in playing baseball, softball or tee ball with Appleton Little League and you are not able to pay the registration fee(s), we do have financial assistance available. Please complete our 2025 Financial Aid Request. 

Instructions for creating a Sports Connect account and registering can be found at HERE.

After completing and submitting the online registration form, registrants will be contacted by a League official prior to Major/Minor tryouts (March) or team Rookie/Tee Ball assignments (April). Please visit our website, www.AppletonLittleLeague.org, to stay up-to-date with Appleton Little League events and for more detail on each program.

Please note: Your registration IS NOT COMPLETE until it has been submitted and full payment is received by Appleton Little League.

The best method for contacting us with questions is email.  Text messages are the second preference. Phone calls will be returned as soon as possible, but please allow a few days for a response.

As an all-volunteer led league, we often are working on Appleton Little League business at unusual hours.  Email is the best method of contact, as we will not call or text during non-traditional hours.

Please direct any questions regarding this registration to:
Email: [email protected]
Text: 920.944.8081

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