Leander to Get Chartered Little League Baseball in Spring

LEANDER, TX - Kids in Leander should get used to hearing two words spoken more often next spring.

“Batter up.”

Starting in Spring, Leander’s children will be able to take the field for a newly formed, and officially chartered, Little League Baseball league, announced the city on its website. Kids aged 4-12 will be able to compete across three age divisions — Tee-Ball for 4-7-year-olds, Coach Pitch for 7-11-year-olds, and Majors for 9-12-year-olds.

Tee-Ball and Coach Pitch leagues will focus on skill development, whereas Majors will be a competitive league where teams could win a chance to play in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

Registration fees also vary depending on age. The Majors age division will cost $125, the Coach Pitch division will cost $70 and Tee-Ball will cost $55. Registration is currently open and will last until February 25th or until the league is full. Registration can be completed online atwww.leanderparks.com. Alternatively, it can be completed in-person at 406 Municipal Drive.

Team practices will start in early March and kids will finally be able to play ball starting April 4.

Important Dates

• December 1: Player and Volunteer Registration Begins
• February 25: Player and Volunteer Registration Ends
• February 27: League Tryout (Majors Only) and Field Opening Ceremony
• February 29: Makeup Tryouts (Majors Only)
• March 5: League Draft