JUNIORS DIVISION
This advanced division is competitive and specifically designed for boys and girls ages 13‐14 that reside in Goodyear, Litchfield Park and/or Avondale (Non‐resident fees apply). Candidates become eligible to play in the Juniors division only if they have attended the mandatory skill evaluation session and will be placed on a Juniors team roster subject to the discretion of the Goodyear Little League Player Agent. This combo league is for players that must be ready to add more skill and strategy to their game. Defensive awareness along with knowing where to make the play and how to run the bases becomes a more critical part of the game. Diamond size is 90 foot base path with a 60 foot pitching distance. Games will be played at the Goodyear Ballpark. Teams are organized by a coach’s draft of all available players. The level of competition is advanced, competitive play with emphasis on refining of all skills, playmaking decisions, teamwork and respect for umpires and coaches that were learned at previous levels. Balanced teams are formed as Managers draft players to be on their team using results from the mandatory skills evaluation. Scorekeeping, pitch counts, game scores, standings, Post‐season District and State All‐Star Tournaments, Regional tournament and the Junior Little League Baseball World Series are all aspects of the Juniors division. This division follows the conventional Little League rules. Trained volunteer umpires enforce the Rules and Regulations of Little League Baseball.
