Welcome to Indian Rocks Beach Little League!

At Indian Rocks Beach Little League, we believe in fostering a love for baseball while nurturing the values of teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal growth. Our league, founded in 1954, is a proud member of the Little League Baseball organization, dedicated to providing a safe, positive, and inclusive environment for young athletes in our community.

MISSION

Our mission is to instill the principles of fair play and integrity in every young athlete who participates in our league. We aim to:

- Develop baseball skills and knowledge
- Encourage teamwork and camaraderie
- Promote respect for oneself, teammates, coaches, and opponents
- Foster a lifelong passion for the game of baseball

PROGRAMS

IRB Little League offers programs for children of all ages and skill levels, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to learn, play, and grow:

TEE BALL DIVISION (League Ages 4-7)

A family’s first introduction to Little League is in the Tee Ball program. Tee Ball is the entry level division for players.  The experience is grounded in fun, fitness, and fundamentals while also being a key to growing a child’s love for the game.

Each Little League player is required to play one season of Tee Ball before being eligible to be evaluated by the local league officials for consideration to advance to a higher division.  This can be an IRBLL Tee Ball program or another Little League chartered program experience.

The IRBLL Tee Ball Division is co-ed and is structured as a baseball program.  Tee Ball players use bats and balls designated specifically for use in this division. The roster size for a Tee Ball team averages 7-10 players. 

MINOR LEAGUE DIVISION (League Ages 6-11)

The purpose of the Minor League Division is to prepare Players, Managers, Coaches, and Spectators for the Major and higher levels of Little League.  IRBLL offers 3 levels of play in this division to insure the safety and skill levels of individual players are achieved for a positive playing experience.  Exceptions of moving a player up or down any playing level can be requested but will be determined by IRBLL board of directors.

1. Minor League Single A - Coach Pitch Division (League Ages 6-7)

League age 6 who have completed one spring season of Tee Ball may move up to Single A.  This division is considered a non-competitive highly on the field instructional level of play by coaches.  Coaches umpire the games.

2. Minor League AA- Player/Coach Pitch Combo Division (League Ages 7-9)

League age 7 players who have completed one season of Single A may be eligible for play. Not all league age 7 players are guaranteed to play AA divisional ball. This division is considered a non-competitive highly on the field instructional level of play by coaches.  Coaches umpire the games. 

3. Minor League AAA- Player Pitch Division (League Ages 8-11)

League age 8-11 players may be eligible for play.  This is a player pitch only division.  All AAA players are required to attend a skills evaluation day(s) prior to the start of the Spring season.  League age 8 and 9 players who do not attend the AAA Division Skills Evaluations may be placed in the AA level of play during the Spring season.

Fundamentals of hitting, throwing, and catching ability is expected by players to ensure the safety and positive playing experience is achieved.

MAJOR DIVISION (League Ages 10-12)

League age 10-12 players may be eligible for play.  This is a player pitch only division.  All Major division level players are required to attend a skills evaluation day prior to the start of the Spring season.  League age 10 and 11 players who do not attend the Skills Evaluation day may be placed in the AAA level of play during the Spring season. The League President and the Players Agent may recommend to the Board of Directors a limit on the number of league age 10 players to play in Majors.  League age 12 players are required to play on a Major team unless a written request is made to the player agent requesting the player to play in the Minor division.

The purpose of the Major Division Baseball is to prepare players for the big ball field experience. Fundamentals of hitting, throwing, and catching ability is required by players to ensure the safety and positive playing experience is achieved. Basic game strategies and understanding of the game of Little League play is expected to ensure the safety and positive playing experience is achieved.

Games are mostly umpired by willing volunteers with Florida District 12 Little League umpiring experience and approval.
The intent of the Major League Division is to provide Players, Managers, Coaches, and Spectators fun, character building, and competitive ball as seen at the Baseball Little League World Series held each year as seen on television.

All eligible Major players qualify to be selected for LLI sponsored All Star team after the end of the season tournament.

IRBLL SPRING SEASON

The traditional Little League Baseball "Spring" season typically begins as early as October 1st with final registration for the spring season typically ending in early to mid- January. Player evaluations are typically held in late January / early February for player’s league age 6-12. Opening Day Ceremonies is usually held on a Saturday in Mid-February with the season’s first games scheduled on opening day. Regular season games typically end in mid-May.  A player may be selected to represent his age group (8-12) and IRBLL in the traditional All-Star Tournament, which begins mid-June and can continue through August.

IRBLL FALL SEASON

IRBLL also offers a "Fall" instructional season. This season provides a year-round player with additional playing time, a transition season for those players changing divisions, and for the first-time player – a chance to develop their fundamental playing skills in a less competitive atmosphere.  Early Registration for the fall season typically begins in June.  Final Registration for the fall season typically ends in early August. There is no formal “Opening Day” for the fall season.  Games typically begin in mid-September and end in mid-November.

*Moving a player up or down any playing level can be requested but will be ultimately be determined by the league. In some cases, the League will place a player in a division that was not requested at registration. This decision may be based on your player's skill level determined at evaluations for the good and safety of all players. Other factors, like building optimal teams based on registration numbers (avoiding teams with too many or too few players), may also affect this decision.

IRBLL tries to fill 5 divisions of Little League play based primarily on Little League "League Age", experience level of players, and number of players registered for a season.  

Find out more on our FAQs page.

COMMUNITY FOCUSSED

Indian Rocks Beach Little League is more than just baseball. We are a laid back, beach-loving community of families coming together to support our children in their athletic and personal development. From our dedicated volunteers and coaches to our enthusiastic parents and supporters, everyone plays a vital role in creating a positive and enriching experience for our young athletes. There's no better place to watch your kids learn to play baseball than Indian Rocks Beach!