Summer Tournament Teams:
At the conclusion of the Spring season each year, EGLL fields summer tournament teams across
different age levels to compete against teams from other towns. There may be as many as seven
different levels of EGLL tournament teams. Teams are listed below, along with pertinent
tournament information including player eligibility and dates of play.
Little League Tournament Teams
Rhode Island Little League is separated into four (4) districts, with East Greenwich in District 3.
Each summer, the four Districts play their own local tournament, sending their winner to the
State tournament at each age level. State tournament winners go on to play in a Regional
tournament with the winner of the 12 year old Regional tournament going on to play at
Williamsport in the Little League World Series.
Formation of teams: In early to mid-May, EGLL will send out information to parents regarding
District tournament teams with forms included to allow players to express their interest in being
considered for a team. Expectations of a summer tournament team include a regular
practice/scrimmage schedule beginning at the end of the spring season. District tournament
teams will practice and play in a competitive atmosphere that guarantees no specific position or
playing time. If selected, players and families are expected to make the District tournament team
a top priority.
The process for selection of each EGLL District tournament team is outlined in EGLL’s bylaws.
While the specific selection process of each team varies, District tournament teams are generally
selected by coaches, mangers or fellow players. Inclusion on a team is subject to proof of age
and residency requirements.
EGLL District tournament teams, age eligibility and tournament play descriptions are as follows:
District 10’s – eligible ages 8, 9, 10 - Districts, States and Regionals
This team will be made up players from Majors and AAA. Practices will start towards the end
of the regular season. District play could last 2-3 weeks. The tournament is double elimination
bracket play. The winning District tournament team represents District 3 in the 10’s State
tournament against the other three districts, generally in mid-July. For State tournament winners,
Regional tournament play would follow at a to be determined location soon thereafter.
District 11’s – eligible ages 9, 10, 11 – Districts, States and Regionals.
This Team will primarily be made up players from Majors. Practices will start towards the end
of the regular season. District play could last 2-3 weeks. The tournament is double elimination
bracket play. The winning District tournament team represents District 3 in the 11’s State
tournament against the other three districts, generally in mid-July. For State tournament winners,
Regional tournament play would follow at a to be determined location soon thereafter.
District 12's – eligible ages 10, 11, 12 – Districts, States, Regionals (Bristol CT), and LL World
Series in Williamsport PA.
Referred to as the “Majors Tournament Team” – the District 12’s team will be made up of
Majors players. Practices will start towards the end of the regular season. District play could
last 2-3 weeks. The tournament is double elimination bracket play. The winning District 12
tournament team represents District 3 in the 12’s State tournament against the other three
Districts, generally in mid-July. Winner of the State Tournament will go on to play in the
Regional tournament in Bristol CT. The Regional winners will fulfill every Little Leaguer’s
dream of playing in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA in August.
50/70 team – eligible ages 11, 12, 13 – District, States, Regionals.
A relatively new tournament team option, the 50/70 team will be made up of players from
juniors and/or majors teams. District tournament play could last two weeks, finishing in early to
mid-July. District winners would go on to play in a State tournament with the State winner
advancing to a regional tournament at a to be determined location soon thereafter.
Juniors team - eligible ages 12, 13, 14 – District, States, Regionals.
The Juniors tournament team will be made up primarily of players from the Juniors division.
District tournament play could last two weeks, finishing in early to mid-July. District winners
would go on to play in a State tournament with the State winner advancing to a regional
tournament at a to be determined location soon thereafter.
Seniors team - eligible ages 13, 14, 15, 16 – District, States, Regionals.
The Seniors tournament team will be made up primarily of players from the Seniors and/or
Juniors division. Seniors District tournament play could last two weeks, finishing in early to
mid-July. District winners would go on to play in a State tournament with the State winner
advancing to a regional tournament at a to be determined location soon thereafter.
Urwin Tournament 8U & 10U
Each summer, Coventry Little League hosts this memorial tournament in two different divisions
8U & 10U. Usually starting the 3rd week of July, the tournament runs for about two weeks with
3-4 pool play games followed by bracket elimination play by seeding. All Little league rules are
followed including strict pitch count limits. A birth certificate will be required for age verification
using Aug 31 as the age cutoff.
The 8U Urwin team gives 7/8-year-old EGLL players their earliest introduction to tournament-
style baseball, and is primarily made up of players in the AA level. The 8U team will be formed
in late June to early July. EGLL will work with division directors to determine coach and player
interest.
The 10U Urwin team is primarily made up of 9/10-year-old EGLL players from the AAA
division. 10U Urwin rules restrict teams to non-Majors players, and generally to players who do
not compete on LL tournament team in that same summer. The 10U team will be formed in late
June to early July. EGLL will work with division directors to determine coach and player
interest.
“Friendship” Tournament Teams
Each summer, tournaments are hosted by various leagues or towns that are not a part of the LL
tournament team process (Urwin in Coventry is an annual example). “Friendship” tournaments
are any summer tournaments NOT associated with Little League District Tournaments. Unlike
District tournaments, these tournaments are not certain to happen each summer. “Friendship”
tournaments often vary in age eligibility and host locations from year to year but are usually
limited to 8-year-old to 12-year-old age groups. Once these tournaments are announced, EGLL
will work with directors at applicable league levels (usually AA to Majors) to determine if there
are enough players and coaches interested to field a team to compete.
Director of Tournament Teams:
Tom O’Brien - Director of Tournament Teams Baseball – [email protected]
Russ Marcantonio – Asst Director of Tournament Teams Baseball – [email protected]
Jim LeBlanc – Director of Tournament Teams Softball – [email protected]