⚾ Hoboken Little League Spring Baseball Registration – Coming Soon!

Registration for the Hoboken Little League (HLL) Spring Baseball Season will open late January through February for players ages 7–16; dates will be announced soon!

Summary of Spring 2026 Programs (Ages 7–16)

• Coach Pitch (Age 7) – No tryout; instructional, coach-pitched, non-hard balls
• Minor Juniors (Age 8) – No tryout; transitional program, non-hard balls
• Minor League (Ages 8–12) – Player-pitch; tryout required for new/rising players
• Major League (Ages 9–12) – Competitive; tryout required, limited roster spots
• Junior (13–14) & Senior (15–16) – high school play, 60/90 field; program format TBD

Save the Date

• Opening Day Ceremony & Parade: Saturday, April 11
• Anticipated Spring Season Start Date (Games): Mid-April; following Opening Day Ceremony
• Season runs mid/late April through mid/late June (varies by division)

REMINDER: Schedules/plans for the season will be shared after registration concludes

Important Registration Notes

• Review information beforehand: league ages/birthdate cutoffs, program offerings, and division guidelines
• Gather documents in advance
• Start early to ensure your registration runs smoothly
• Register BEFORE the deadline to secure participation
• Entries received AFTER the deadline will be waitlisted
• Registration steps & requirements vary by age and division
• Documents must be uploaded to the Blue Sombrero portal before checkout
• Game schedules and season details will be released in March, after registration closes

HELPFUL TIP: For detailed instructions and to learn more about our program offerings, visit the respective “Headlines” sections

Prepare Now

Before registration opens, families and volunteers can get a head start by:

• Gathering required player documents (birth certificate + residency verification)
• Completing the online Abuse Awareness Course (volunteers only)

REMINDER: Once registration opens, full instructions, enrollment links, and program details will be posted on this website

📝 Required Player Documentation

Prepare documents in advance and upload to Blue Sombrero before finalizing registration

All players must upload to registration:

1. Birth Certificate
2. ONE of the following residency options (submitted annually):

Option A – School Enrollment Form (Preferred)

For players attending school in Hoboken:

• • School report cards are no longer accepted
  • Form must be completed with a school administrator
  • click on link or download from our website:
    https://www.littleleague.org/downloads/school-enrollment-form/
  • Select:
    • League: Hoboken Little League
    • League ID: 2300706
    • Division Note: Select “MINOR” for Coach Pitch or Minor Juniors

Option B – Proof of Residency Documents

For players not attending school in Hoboken:

• • Submit three documents, one from each of three approved groups
  • Documents must show parent/guardian name and Hoboken address
  • Dated Feb 1, 2025 – Feb 1, 2026
  • Three documents from the same group count as one

HELPFUL TIP: Review a full list of acceptable residency documents by group in the "Headlines"

Volunteers

• Returning volunteers may begin the Annual Abuse Awareness Course
  • Review the updated process on the HLL website
  • Download and save your completion certificate and then upload to Blue Sombrero during registration
  • Course link: https://www.littleleague.org/university/training/

Questions?
📧 Contact Cara Hilton: hobokenlittleleaguebaseball@gmail.com

IMPORTANT UPDATE 

2026 Mandatory Abuse Awareness Course for Volunteers

(NEW GUIDELINES)

Note From Little League International: The safety and well-being of all participants in the Little League® program are our top priority. Volunteers play a vital role in ensuring a fun, memorable, and safe experience every year. All volunteers are required to complete the Little League Abuse Awareness Course annually. Little League International is proud to announce the launch of the NEW Little League Abuse Awareness Course, which replaces previous programs offered through third-party organizations like USA Baseball. It is specifically tailored to the Little League program and designed to provide a simpler, more effective learning experience for our volunteers.

COURSE OVERVIEW:

• The course takes approximately 45 minutes to complete
• Upon finishing, participants will receive a certificate, which must be downloaded and then uploaded to Blue Sombrero during registration
• Volunteers (new and returning) need to take the course BEFORE completing their registration on Blue Sombrero

Returning volunteers can begin completing the course now, so it’s ready before registration opens. HLL registration will be opening in late January - more information will be announced soon. In the meantime, the course, can be completed through the Little League training portal at LittleLeague.org/Training

Quick Instructions:

Visit LittleLeague.org/Training

1. Sign in or create an account
2. Select the option for the "Abuse Awareness Course"
3. Follow instructions to complete the course (approx 45 mins) & take the exam to receive a certificate upon completion
4. Download and save the completion certificate in a safe place
5. Once registration opens, upload the certificate directly to Blue Sombrero before finalizing registration

Important Reminder: This year, certificates must be directly uploaded to Blue Sombrero, per new Little League International guidelines.

  2026-tournament-calendar.pdf