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Frequently Asked Questions About Lacamas Little League
If you have questions you don't see answered here, please send an email to one of our Board Members.
BASIC INFORMATION
Who can sign-up for Lacamas Little League (LLL)?
Boys and Girls who are "league age" 5 through 14 can register for LLL Baseball/Fastpitch Softball. We also offer a Challenger Division for mentally/physically disabled children ages 5 to 18. All Participants must reside within the LLL Boundaries, unless they qualify for a boundary exception. By Little League rules, only players who live within the league boundary may register with LLL. Click Here to review the map and determine if you live within the boundary. There are two exceptions to this requirement:
(1) If a player resided within the league boundary the previous season and participated in the league that previous season, but has now moved outside the league boundary, they may be granted a waiver to be allowed to play in LLL by filling out Form II(d). (2) If a player's parent previously resided within the league boundary for at least 2 years while serving as a manager, coach or member of the LLL Board, a waiver may be granted to be allowed to play in LLL by filling out Form IV(h).
How Do I Sign-Up My Child?
Registration opens in early January. A Parent or Legal Guardian must provide an original or state-certified copy of a child’s birth certificate. You will also need to provide a combination of three from the following items to show proof of residency: Drivers License, Voter Registration, School Record, Welfare Record, Homeowners Insurance Record, Federal or State Record, Utility Bill. Only a Parent or Legal Guardian can sign up a child. We must have proof of Legal Guardianship. Registration Fees for 2009: T-Ball/Pee Wee Divisions (ages 5 to 8) $75, Minor Division and higher (ages 9 and older) $95, Challenger Division (ages 5 to 18) $30, Family Maximum $220
What is league age?
Children ages 5 to 14 are eligible to play little league. Players who are 13 to 14 years old will play in the Juniors program. Generally boys play baseball and girls play softball beginning at the Pee Wee level. T-Ball is co-ed and "league age" rules apply. League age for baseball is the age a player is on April 30th, while league age for softball is the age a player is on December 31st. For example, if your child will be 5 years old on or before April 30, 2010, they are eligible to play T-Ball this season.
What equipment does my player need?
Each player needs their own glove and cleats although T-Ball players can play in regular sneakers. Bats and batting helmets are provided by LLL, however many players prefer to have their own. LLL provides hats and shirts/jerseys for all levels (only jerseys assigned to Minor and Major Baseball teams must be returned at the end of the season).
What size bat does my child need?
LLL provides a selection of bats for each team, however if your player prefers to have their own bat, please make educated choices when selecting a bat. Bat size depends on the ability level and the size of the player. Please consult with your child’s manager or visit websites that discuss appropriate bat sizes to choose a bat that fits the player. The biggest mistake is getting a bat that is too big for the child to swing effectively.
PRACTICES AND GAMES
When do practices start?
Practices for T-Ball and Pee Wee normally begin 30 days before opening day (April 5, 2010). T-Ball and Pee Wee teams normally practice 2 times per week. Practices for Minors and Majors begin right after teams are drafted in early March. There are usually 2-3 practices per week until games begin on April 5th.
How many games and practices are scheduled each week during the season?
T-Ball and Pee Wee teams play one to two games each week and may practice only once-per-week when the games begin (depending on field availability). Minors and Majors teams have two games per week and one to two practices depending on field availability.
How long do games and practices last?
T-Ball games last approximately one hour. Pee Wee games last approximately 90 minutes. Minors and Majors games last approximately two hours. Practices run 1 ½ to 2 ½ hours depending on the coach’s preference and field availability.
How many games do the teams play each season?
Regular season games are scheduled from early April through the middle of June. For T-ball, there are usually 8 games scheduled. Rain outs may not be made up. Pee Wee teams are scheduled for 12 games. Rained out Pee Wee games may not always be made up. Minors and Majors teams play 18 regular season games and Majors teams have an end-of-season tournament. All rained out games are made up at this level.
LEVELS OF PLAY
T-Ball: This division is for 5/6 year olds. Players hit a ball off a batting tee and focus on the fundamentals of the game.
Pee Wee: This division is for 7/8 year olds. A player, who is 5 or 6 MUST have completed at least one year of T-Ball before moving up to Pee Wee. This is all coach pitching.
Minors: 9/10/11 year olds. Players are selected to teams through a draft system. This level is all player pitching.
Majors: 10/11/12 year olds. This division is for the more experienced player. Players are selected to teams through a draft system. Player pitching is used exclusively.
Juniors: 13/14 year olds. This division is for the players who have aged out of Little League. Player pitching is used exclusively.
TRYOUTS AND EVALUATIONS
When are tryouts and who needs to go to them?
Try outs are for players wanting to play Minors or Majors. They are normally held in early February. ALL players league age 9 to 12 wishing to play Minors and Majors MUST attend a try out.
FORMATION OF TEAMS
Can parents choose the team their child plays on?
LLL will try to honor all requests from parents who register online for T-Ball or Pee Wee. We cannot guarantee that your child will be on a team with requested players or a specific coach, however we will do our best to accommodate your requests. Minors and Majors teams are drafted, so players are selected by team managers. No requests may be made at these levels.
Why are Minors and Majors teams drafted?
Once all players who want to play Minors or Majors have tried out and been evaluated, a draft is held. By drafting players at this level, the idea is that the players will be more evenly distributed by ability. Since LLL teams play other LLL teams during the season, we hope this draft will even out teams to enhance competition.
POST SEASON
Who is eligible to play on All Star teams?
All players who played at the Minor or Major level during the regular season may choose to be considered for post-season play. Not all players will be chosen for post season teams, however LLL will try to put together enough teams to assure that a majority of those interested in being on a post season team are selected to play.
What commitment does the player need to make for post-season play?
If a player puts his name in for consideration for post season play, he MUST be available to attend ALL practices and games if he is selected for a team. Please do not put in a form committing to post season play if your player has to miss any of the post-season.
What is the time commitment for post-season play?
LLL participates in the District 4 All-Star tournaments held in late-June and early July. Practices for All Star teams begin immediately following the end of the regular season in mid-June. Teams practice several times each week until their respective tournaments begin. All Stars teams that win their district tournaments move on to state tournaments that end in mid-July. For 9/10 and 10/11 All Stars teams, the state tournament is the last tournament of the post season. If our 11/12 All Star team wins the district and state tournaments, they advance to the Northwestern Regional tournament in San Bernadino, CA immediately following the end of the state tournament. This is a 12-day tournament in early August. Little League pays for the players and coaches travel, meals and lodging expenses during the tournament. If the 11/12 All Star team wins at regionals, they advance to the World Series tournament in Pennsylvania. The players would fly directly from the regionals tournament to the World Series tournament. The World Series ends in late August. Little League pays for the players and coaches travel, meals and lodging expenses during the tournament.
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