WHAT
The Junior division is a competitive level of Little League. The distance to the mound and basepaths increase to 60 ft and 90ft, respectively. Junior-level rules are typical of what we all see in Major League Baseball. For example, lead-offs, pick-offs, balks, et al.
*Having a Junior level team depends on this age group's enrollment.
WHO
Participants should reside within Monarch Little League's (MLL) geographical boundary. Or attend a school within the boundary. A Little League School Enrollment Form may be asked to be completed if the home address is outside the border, but the player attends a school within the boundary.
WHEN
There are three to 4 contact points per week for Intermediate teams during the season. One to two mid-week practices, determined by the team's coach, one Saturday game, and one-weekday game. The season should end by June 15th, 2026.
WHERE
Practices are held in the cities of Louisville and Superior. Games will be held in Louisville and Superior, along with surrounding leagues' home fields (Lafayette, Boulder, Westminster, Broomfield, et al.)
HOW (Team Construction and Equipment)
Teams will be formed through a division draft. However, all players will be assigned to a team. Scores and outs are kept. One to 2 umpires will be assigned to each game.
Players who register for Juniors may be asked to attend an assessment. The assessments aim to ensure that players are registered for the division that best matches their playing level and to assist in forming balanced teams within each division.
MLL will provide a jersey, hat, belt, and socks. Teams will also have helmets and bats to share. But at this point, MLL suggests players have a helmet and a bat that fit the Little League bat regulations.
Your equipment requirement is a glove, cleats, and pants.
All-Stars Eligibility
Players in the Junior Division are eligible for selection to a Little League Tournament Team (AKA, "All-Stars") that will participate in a post-season, Little League-sponsored tournament at the District 2 level and potentially at the State level in June and July. With the further potential of the Little League World Series in August.
KEEP IT GOING
Parents are strongly encouraged to become involved in this level of Little League. After completing a Little League volunteer application and passing a required national background check, parents may become involved in practices and be eligible as coaches, managers, umpires, local league board members, and other volunteer positions within the league.