When parents consider entering their player in a local Little League program there are many questions that come to mind. Below is a list of common, yet important questions to ask during your league’s player registration. Keep in mind, attending an in-person registration is a great opportunity to introduce yourself to and interact with local league officials. They have the answers you will be looking for or know where to get the direction you seek.
If you are registering online, then be sure to email questions or connect with with your local league officials through social media or other electronic means.
- My child tried out last year, does he/she have to try out again this year?
- What will happen during the tryouts, and what should my child bring?
- How will my child be selected to a team, and when will the teams be announced?
- I have more than one child, can they play together on the same team?
- What is a player pool?
- Does your league offer and interleague play option?
- In your area, is interleague play considered the same as “travel ball?”
- What are combined teams?
- What division will my child play in? Are there any specific requirements about each division?
- What paperwork is required and how do I submit it?
- What do the registration fees go toward?
- Are there fundraisers throughout the season? Is there a fundraising buy-out option?
- Am I required as a parent to volunteer?
- What is the time commitment? How many practices and games per week?
- How does the team and/or local league communicate with parents? Does the league have a social media presence?
- Can I manage my child’s team?
- If my child is selected to a Minor League team, is there a chance he/she may be “called up” to a Major Division team during the season?
- What will my child need to bring to practice?
- When is Opening Day, and what will be involved?
- How many players are on a Little League team?
- Does each player play every game?
- Where can I find the Little League rules?
- Will my player get to play with his/her classmates?
- What is an all-star, and how is the team selected?
- Can my child “play up” on an older all-star team?
- When will the all-star team be announced?
- Do I have to sign my child up to be an all-star?
- If my child isn’t picked to be an all-star in my league can he/she go to another league to play all-stars?