Welcome to the official site of Tijeras Creek Little League. Tijeras Creek Little League is an Orange County, CA based youth baseball league, affiliated with California District 68. Tijeras Creek Little League offers league play for girls and boys between the ages of 4 – 16. Promoting and developing sportsmanship, character, teamwork, and the physical well-being of youths in a friendly, safe, and competitive environment are the underpinning goals of our league.
Little League Pledge
I TRUST IN GOD
I LOVE MY COUNTRY
AND WILL RESPECT ITS LAWS
I WILL PLAY FAIR
AND STRIVE TO WIN
BUT WIN OR LOSE
I WILL ALWAYS
DO MY BEST
Overview
Tijeras Creek Little League endorses the National Little League philosophy, and has made only slight modifications to some of the playing rules in an attempt to enhance the playing experience for our children. The following is an excerpt from the National Little League organization:
"Little League Baseball is a program of service to youth. It is geared to provide an outlet of healthful activity and training under good leadership in the atmosphere of wholesome community participation. The movement is dedicated to helping children become good and decent citizens. It strives to inspire them with a goal and to enrich their lives toward the day when they must take their places in the world. It establishes for them rudiments of teamwork and fair play."
Each season begins with opening day ceremonies!
League Facilities
Tijeras Creek Little League plays its games at Canada Vista, Tijeras Creek, Lower Solano and Arroya Vista parks.
League Structure
Tijeras Creek Little League is structured into 8 divisions:
- Seniors (16-15 Year Olds)
- Juniors (14-13 Year Olds)
- Majors (12-11 Year Olds)
- AAA (10-9 Year Olds)
- AA (9-8 Year Olds)
- A (8-7 Year Olds)
- Farm (6-5 Year Olds who have played one year of T-Ball)
- T-Ball (5-4 Year Olds)
- All divisions play on Saturdays and one weekday game. There is also at least one practice per week during the season.
- Practice starts in February
Eligibility
Tijeras Creek Little League is open to all children between the ages of 4 and 16 as of April 30th of each year. The league is open to players who live within the established physical boundaries, subject to adherence to established rules and required parental support. In addition, player candidates must have parental or legal guardian consent.
Operations
Tijeras Creek Little League is an all-volunteer league. Many parents devote their personal time to support and operate the league. Help is always needed - if you are interested in volunteering some time, please read more on the volunteering section.
Board of Directors
Members of the Tijeras Creek Little League Board preside over the needs of the league for a term of one year. Each board member volunteers their personal time to ensure fields are maintained, uniforms are purchased, vendors are managed, communications are published, registration is taken care of, rules are established, teams are created, managers and coaches are selected, and sponsorships are secured. The board formally meets each month throughout the year, and informally in subcommittees as needed.