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Parent Questions
The purpose of this page is to answer some basic questions about Little League in general, and any particulars to Western Little League specifically. If you have a question that is not covered here, just drop us an email. Chances are, if you have a question, others are wondering the same thing.
What Ages are the kids?
What Divisions are there?
What is the difference between the Divisions?
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Division |
Tryouts |
Pitching |
Field Size
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Are scores and standings kept?
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5 - 6
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T-Ball |
No |
None
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60' bases
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No scores - No standings |
7 - 8
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Rookies
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No |
Coach pitch
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60' bases
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No scores - No standings
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9 - 11
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Minors
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Yes |
Kid pitch
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60' bases
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Scoring and standings
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9 - 12
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Majors
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Yes* |
Kid pitch
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60' bases
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Scoring and standings |
13-15
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Juniors
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Yes* |
Kid pitch
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90' bases
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Scoring and standings |
* - tryouts are needed for anyone not already locked on a roster from the previous year
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When are signups? tryouts? games? practices?
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Here are rough time lines. Check the calendar for specfic dates
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Spring Baseball
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- Signups are December and January
- Tryouts are the first few weeks in February
- Teams are chosen in February
- Practice starts in March
- Games are played April, May and June
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Fall Ball
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- Signups are June and July
- There are no tryouts - teams are organized by coaches
- Teams are chosen in July
- Practice starts in July
- Games are played August thru October
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How many times a week are there games? practices?
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This varies by age and by coach. Generally, you can expect 2 games a week. Practice plans are up to the individual coach. Since the first month of the season is all practice, you can expect 2 days a week of practices then (with many coaches doing three, especially with older kids). Once the season starts, practices are fewer, since games are occurring.
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What is included with the uniform?
What equipment do we need to buy?
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The uniform included with your registration fee includes a hat, shirt, pants, socks. For minors and up, a belt is included. You will need:
Cleats
You will need to get baseball cleats. Juniors and older can use steel cleats. All younger kids use rubber cleats. Note that there is a BIG difference from baseball cleats to soccer and other shoes.
Mitt
There are many styles. Remember that if the child is right handed, he needs a mitt for the left hand. If the child is left handed, he needs a mitt for the right hand. Talk to the sporting goods folks for help if you are not sure.
Cup
This is mandatory for boys.
Bat
This is optional, although many kids do have their own. Be sure if you get one it specifically states it is little league approved. It will be printed right on the bat.
Helmet
The league supplies helmets, but again, many kids like to have their own. It's nice to have a helmet you know fits. Do not paint the helmet, or add stickers etc. The concern here is that it may be hiding cracks. Leave them exactly as bought, and use a permanent marker to put your kid's name on the underside of the bill of the helmet.
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Any other questions...please email us!!
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