Age Groups & Tiers

Divisions

From first coach-pitch weekend to college showcase — a division for every team. Age cutoffs follow USSSA standards (as of May 1, 2027) unless otherwise noted.

6U Coach-Pitch

Rec / Open

As of May 1, 2027

Introductory coach-pitch; 4-inning games.

7U Machine-Pitch

Rec / Open

As of May 1, 2027

Machine-pitch stepping stone division.

8U

AA / Major

As of May 1, 2027

Kid-pitch introductory; two tiers.

9U

AA / Major / Elite

As of May 1, 2027

Three tiers: Rec, Major, Elite.

10U

AA / Major / Elite

As of May 1, 2027

Three tiers, high demand.

11U

AA / Major / Elite

As of May 1, 2027

Three tiers.

12U

AA / Major / Elite

As of May 1, 2027

Big-diamond prep at select events.

13U

Major / Elite

As of May 1, 2027

Full big-diamond (60/90).

14U

Major / Elite

As of May 1, 2027

Two tiers.

15U

Open

As of May 1, 2027

HS prep.

16U

Open

As of May 1, 2027

HS prep.

17U

Open / Showcase

As of May 1, 2027

College recruit exposure.

18U

Open / Showcase

As of May 1, 2027

Grad-year cutoff by event.

HS Varsity

Sanctioned

MSHSAA rules

Take the Lake Invitational format.

Open / Adult

Wood-bat

18+

Fall wood-bat weekends (optional).

Not sure which tier fits?

Our Tournament Director will place your team.

Contact Kaiti McCormack — kaiti@ballparksnational.com