Club/Independent team – A club team is defined as any team that is comprised of players from multiple communities where recognized youth associations exist.  A club team can also be defined as any team that is comprised of players who all reside in the same community or attend the same school, but who have chosen to bypass the local traveling association.  Teams formed from ‘closed’ tryouts or “hand-picked” teams typically fit this description.    Strong community based teams are encouraged to play in the Majors division.  

Community-based team – Community-based teams must be comprised of players who are from the community in which their parent or legal guardian resides or in which they attend school. Generally, association boundaries are based on a city’s limits or a high school district attendance area.

Community-based teams have the option to register for either Division.