Question: I am NEW to the league, registering a player for the first time. What will I need to register?
- Players NEW to the League will need to upload two documents:
1) One form of Residency Proof (Photo ID, Home heating bill with your name on it, Tax Bill, etc ONLY ONE form is required.)
2) Copy of Player's Birth Certificate
Have these two forms ready BEFORE you register.
Please save files of each to your computer and upload to the site when requested during the registration process.
Question: I am registering a RETURNING player. Do I need to submit proof of residency, school enrollment form, or birth certificate for that player?
NO -- no additional documentation will be required if the player is returning from last season.
(If you are a returning parent/guardian but want to register a new child, you will need to upload a copy of that new player's birth
certificate.)
Question: What division should my child be playing in?
- The Little League Age Chart (see "Helpful Links") provides the determination of a player's “League age”.
- Depending on the player's "league age," they may be given the option to choose between two divisions, but here are the grade ranges and league ages that are generally recommended as they pertain to each division:
- Baseball Tee Ball: Pre-K & Kindergarten (League age 5-6; must be at least 5 years old by December 31st to register)
- Baseball Rookies (Coach pitch): 1st & 2nd grade (League age 6-8)
- Baseball Minors: 3rd & 4th grade (League age 8-10)
- Baseball Majors: 5th & 6th grade, and some 7th grade (League age 10-12)
- Some Baseball 2nd graders may be eligible for Minors kid pitch, in particular those who have already had two years of Rookies. This is subject to attending Minors player evaluations and receiving Board approval.
- Some Baseball 4th graders may be eligible for Majors, subject to attending Majors player evaluations and receiving Board approval.
- A Baseball player’s last year in Little League is when he turns 12 before August 31st. If a player turns 12 between September-December, he may be eligible to play in 7th grade.
- Girls Softball Tee Ball: Kindergarten and 1st grade (League age 5-6)
- Girls Softball Rookies (Coach Pitch): 2nd and 3rd grade (League age 7-8)
- Girls Softball Minors and Majors*: 4th - 6th grade (League age 9-12)
* Evaluations will help determine appropriate placement
Question: What are the Uniform sizes?
- Look under "Helpful Links" for Uniform Sizing Info. It's also available if you click here.
Question: Can my child be on the same team as their friend(s)?
- In the younger age categories of Rookies and TeeBall, we do our best to accommodate all requests. Write a note in the "Special Requests/Comments" section when registering online to inform us of a coach or a friend you request your child to play with.
- To keep a competitive balance, Majors and Minors baseball players attend an evaluation and a draft will take place to create teams.
Question: My children are similar in age. Will they play together?
- Siblings of similar age who are playing in the same division will play on the same team. (Please include a note in the "Special Requests/Comments" section when registering online so we don't overlook it.)
Question: When will I find out what team my child is on?
- Majors / Minors divisions are established first, by mid March. They have a slightly longer spring schedule and, as such, begin a little earlier. Coaches will start contacting families thereafter.
- Rookies and Tee Ball players will hear about their teams/coaches by the end of March.
Question: When does the season start/end?
- Majors and Minors practices begin towards the end of March. Games begin mid/end of April and go til mid June.
- Rookies and Tball practices begin mid April. Games begin in May and go to mid/end of June.
- Practice schedules will come out first for each team and then game schedules will follow a few weeks later.
- All schedules depend on weather and the ability to get fields ready for play.
Question: What days are practices and games on?
- All practices (for all programs) are scheduled by the volunteer coaches based on their availability and field availability. They will let each family know directly what the practice schedule will be.
- Game schedules are assigned by the league and will be shared out a few weeks into team practices.
- All divisions will have a flexible Monday-Friday game schedule, perhaps with some games on Saturdays.
Question: What equipment will my child need to play?
- The league provides uniforms, catcher’s gear, practice and game balls, team bats, and a few team helmets.
- Players are required to have their own baseball/softball gloves.
- It is suggested your child have his/her own helmet for baseball.
- Softball helmets with face masks are required (there are league helmets). We recommend purchasing a helmet for your child for health reasons. Please mark the helmet with the child's name.
- Softball requires a fielder's mask. There are two sizes: Youth and Adult. Most of the kids are the Youth size. 6th Graders may require an Adult mask.
- Baseball and Softball Bats are optional. All bats must have the Little League Approved "USA" Stamp on it. See the Bat Sizing Guide in the Helpful Links section of the website for additional information.
- If a child wishes to wear cleats, they must be made of molded plastic, not metal. Turf shoes or sneakers are also perfectly fine.
Question: How will I know if a practice or game has been rained out?
- Once the league determines a game will be canceled due to bad weather, we will send out an email blast. We will also contact coaches, and it is up to the coaches to contact their teams as well. Cancellations for practices are left up to the coach’s discretion.
Question: How can I become a coach or assistant coach?
- We are always in need of volunteer coaches, so thank you for considering! Any person over the age of 18 can apply. During player registration there will be an opportunity to choose a coaching position. Please fill out the required information on the registration portal. If a spouse or family member wishes to coach, simply "add" and "invite" them as well. They will receive an email to create an account of their own. Once the Board reviews all applications and determines how many teams are in each division, we will send an application to Little League International and they conduct a brief background check.
Question: Why is there a late fee for registering after the deadline?
- Registration is open for at least six weeks. This provides ample time for families to register their players. With close to 350 players in our league it requires a lot of time for our volunteer staff to prepare for the season. We need to obtain proper insurance, charters, and field permits, as well as hold evaluations, assign balanced teams, coaches, sponsors, order uniforms, and make up schedules. Late fees are applied to cover any additional administrative costs and effort incurred with adding additional players/teams.
Question: Is financial aid available?
- Our goal is to assure every child gets an opportunity to play in East End Little League regardless of any hardship a family maybe going through. If you need any type of financial assistance for registration fees or equipment, email [email protected]. We will help out in any manner we can to assure your child gets to play.
Question: How do I become a sponsor?
- We have two types of sponsors. The first is a Team sponsor. Team sponsors receive a team banner (2’x4’) with your logo, which will travel with the team depending on which field they are playing on that day and be hung on the dugout fence; a team plaque for your business; and your company name listed on our Sponsors webpage.
- The second is a League sponsor. League sponsors receive a team banner (4’x6’) with your logo, which will be hung on the outfield fence at the Hampton West turf field throughout the season; a team plaque for your business; and your company name listed on our Sponsors webpage.
- We are a federally recognized 501c(3) non-profit organization and your donation is tax deductible.