Q: I am NEW to Little League Baseball, how are teams formed and how do they play (Traditional divisions shown below)?
Division | Age | Pitch | Score | Competitive | Player Substitutions |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rookie | 4,5,6 | Tee/Coach | No | No | No |
Minor A | 6, 7 | Machine/Coach | No | No | No |
Minor AA | 7,8,9 | Player/Coach | Yes | Yes | No |
Minor AAA | 9,10,11 | Player | Yes | Yes | No |
Majors | 10 ,11, 12 | Player | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Intermediate (50/70) | 13 | Player | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Junior | 13, 14 | Player | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Senior | 14, 15, 16 | Player | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Q: What is my players LEAGUE AGE?
A: Find the link HERE
Q: What does my registration cover?
A: Team Jersey and Hat, Field Maintenance, Lights, League Equipment, Umpires, Concession upkeep, and more.
Q: What do I need to register?
A: Typically a driver's license, birth certificate and a bill with your address (Cable, Water, Mortgage, etc.); excludes Fall baseball.
Q: Does CALL have a payment plan?
A: Yes, for Spring is as follows: C.A.L.L. has implemented a payment plan(s) to assist the impact of registration over a period of months.
You will be able to select the payment plan that best works for you during the registration process.
Q: Does CALL allow registration fee refunds?
A: Registrants will be liable for:
Q: When and How long is the season?
A: The Fall and Spring seasons typically lasts (10) weeks.
The Post-season tournament play is for the Minor AA and above. The Tournament play can last days up to (2) weeks.
Additionally, your player may be selected for All-Stars. If selected, we encourage a commitment to participation and will advise you of the dates/timing involved. (June through July. If team advances then longer)
Q: When are Spring evaluations?
A: Evaluations are held in January, (PLEASE CHECK CALENDAR FOR TIMES, SUBJECT TO CHANGE) to allow our Managers/Player Agents/Board Members the timing to evaluate your player and make an appropriate division selection.
Q: When is Spring opening Day?
A: Opening Day typically will be the last Saturday in February or 1st Saturday in March. We suggest arriving early as parking fills up quickly.
Q: What happens opening Day?
A: Player parade, Welcome from the CALL President/Local Officials, Minor AA/AAA/Majors/Juniors Game kickoff.
Q: Do we keep score and how?
A: Scorekeeping currently occurs in an official Game Book for Minor AA play and above. The official game book (IPAD/IScore) is officiated by a Scorekeeper Officer to guarantee good scorekeeping protocol to protect the integrity of every game.
Q: What is expected at player evaluations (tryouts)? Are they mandatory?
A: Player evaluations are mandatory and provide a snapshot of the player’s skill-level. Player evaluations include but are not limited to catching, throwing, hitting and running skills. Each player is rated by several Team Managers, Player Agents and Board Members on a scale and given an average mark. Those players are then matched with like players and appropriate division based on their overall skills.
Q: I can't make the scheduled tryout date. Is there a make-up day?
A: TBD
Q: How many Manager/coaches are there on a team?
A: There is (1) Team Manager and typically (1-2) coaches that will assist in player development. Parents are encouraged to participate in coaching as it assists the Manager/Coaches and creates a continued bond with the player.
Q: What time and when are the games held?
A: This varies between divisions…(PLEASE CHECK CALENDAR FOR TIMES)
Q: How many games a week?
A: Typically, 2 games per week in Spring and 1 game per week in Fall.
Q: How many practices a week?
A: Typically, 1-2 practices a week
Q: When will I be contacted about a team?
A: Typically, (1) week after all evaluations are completed
Q: How can I assist the league?
A: Volunteer as a Manager, Coach, Umpire and/or auxiliary Board Member, snack bar worker, scorekeeper, field maintenance, Saturday set up and tear down crew. Just ask a Board Member or your Coach/Team Mom.
Q: What can I do to prepare my player for the season?
A: Take your player to the batting cages, practice catching/throwing/batting at a local park
Q: What can I do to stay informed throughout the season?
A: Join CALL Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or this website
A: Player agent(s) will keep all team Managers informed
Q: Who are the CALL Board Members?
A: CALL Board Members consist of Volunteers who give of their time to make sure that the league operates smoothly to allow our players and their families to have a positive Little League experience.
Q: My player has a health issue that I would like kept confidential. To whom should I speak and how...
A: Please speak directly to the assigned Player Agent for your player’s division.
Q: If we have a concern, question or request during the season, what is the best way to handle...
A: Please speak directly to the assigned Player Agent for your player’s division.
Q: Can I request a particular team or coach for my player?
A: Team and/or Manager/Coach requests may occur at the Minor A level or below.