High Desert Little League: Frequently Asked Questions

When is Registration?

What if we miss Registration?

If you missed registration, there is a late registration process. However, late registrations are accepted and added to a wait list & only added on a "as needed" basis. PLEASE MAKE EVERY ATTEMPT TO BE AT REGISTRATION or USE THE ONLINE SERVICE.

When are games scheduled?

Games are scheduled to begin in Feb. and end in May.   HDLL reserves the fields 6 days a week.

Do we play on Sundays?

Every attempt is made to not schedule any games on a Sunday. Occasionally, a make-up game will be re-scheduled for a Sunday with the approval of the two team managers. Many teams opt to have practices on Sundays, as most fields are available.

What is included with my Registration?

Player will receive game uniform shirt, hat

What is the Refund Policy?

High Desert Little League only offers a refund if league is advised before the first practice for T-ball & Farm, and before the Evaluations for Minors, Majors & Juniors.

Why does HDLL do background checks on all volunteers?
In order to protect the safety of our children we process all volunteers using a thorough background check (criminal and sex offender in all states).

Why can't players take warm-up swings outside of the dugout?
Over the years Little League has found that the likelihood for injuries to players is greatly reduced if players stay in the dugout.

Why can't coaches warm-up pitchers?
Little Leagues position is that adults are here to teach the children and as such should have children warm-up pitchers. Rosters are not limited to nine players only and therefore should have additional players to warm-up a pitcher. This is a Little League International mandate for safety and liability for which HDLL will strictly enforce.

When are Tryouts?  (Spring season only)

Tryouts are really called Skills Evaluations, since every child that wants to participate in Little League is allowed to play. Skills Evaluations for AA, AAA, & Majors will be held _________  Please check "welcome page" for each divisions times. 

What are Skills Evaluations (Tryouts)?  (Spring season only)

The Skills Evaluation is a method for measuring the skills of each player. This allows each manager to assess each players potential and make an informed decision as he assembles his team during the draft process. Minors, Majors & Juniors only.

Local league rules state:  (Spring only)

What is the "Draft"?   (Spring season only)

The draft process is a method in which the managers select their teams. There are specific rules mandated by Little League International that we must follow as part of our charter.

During a division draft, each manager is given a list of eligible players from which to pick from. Selection is made in a "serpentine process" where Manager #1 picks a player , then Manager #2 and so on until the last manager has picked a player. This ends a "draft round" and the process reverses, with the last manager starting the next round. This continues until all teams have selected a pre-determined amount of players.

What if I, as a Parent, want my Player on a Specific Team?

At the Minors, Majors & Junior level, no request are taken. All players are drafted.

Why was My Player Not Picked in a Higher Division?  (Spring season)

Each manager drafts his team from the list of eligible player candidates. The reason for the skills evaluation is for each manager to have a reasonable basis for making an informed choice as to which players to select. There are usually a large pool of talented players from which to choose from.

For example, in the Majors each manager is required to draft 1) all 12 year old players and then 2) draft any player who played in Majors the previous year. If the division has 6 teams of 12 players for a total of 72 player positions, the total 12 year old and returning players could exceed 50 players. This leaves only 22 positions to be filled by 11 or 10 year old players, while there may be more than 120 10 and 11 year old players to choose from.

What if I Don't Attend Skills Evaluations?  (Spring season only)

Players that do not participate in tryouts are restricted to which division they may play. 8 year olds may only play Coach Pitch 7-8's,10 year old can only play 9-10 only AA, 11 only AAA and 12 in Majors. In addition, players who do not complete a tryout may forfeit their eligibility for ALL-STAR consideration. AA, AAA, Majors & Juniors players who do not attend tryouts will be selected by hat-pick only.

Do I have to sell raffle tickets?
Players are asked to participate in the HDLL fundraiser by selling their 10 raffle tickets for $10 each. This is the only fundraiser HDLL will ask you to support during the Spring season. Great prizes for the winning tickets as well as player selling the most ticket!