South Kingstown Little League: Welcome

SKLL offers baseball and fast-pitch (no arc) softball programs for boys ages 4 to 12 and girls ages 4 to 16. For more information about our league and its programs, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions section.

2012 Spring Registration is now open!
Registration Deadline: February 15, 2012

Registration for the South Kingstown Little League 2012 Spring season is now open! This year, all registrations will be processed online through SportsSignup at www.sportssignup.com/South-Kingstown-Little-League-Online-Registration.start. Both debit/credit cards and checks will be accepted as forms of payment. For those paying by check, a confirmation email will be sent to you that you can print and return to SKLL with your check. Registrations made after the February 15th deadline will be charged a $10 late fee. 

If you are a first-time registrant and were unable to attend Walk-in Registration on January 7, please register online and mail copies of your proofs of residency and players' birth certificates to SKLL, PO Box 388, Wakefield, RI 02880. Proofs of residency can be a utility bill, auto registration or driver's license, as long as it has your current South Kingstown address on it.

Once you have registered, don't forget to fill out, print and sign a Medical Release Form for each child registered. This form is to be turned into your Team Manager at the first practice.

If you would like to manage, coach, or help out on the field, please fill out a Volunteer Form, and mail it to SKLL, PO Box 388, Wakefield, RI 02880. 

All required forms can also be found on our Handouts page. If you are unsure of your child's “league age”, please use Little League's Age Calculator.

Sunday, February 12th
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Bomb Squad Baseball Company
1174 Kingstown Road

Come in from the winter weather and join us for an afternoon of wiffle ball, kickball and dodgeball on Sunday, February 12th from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the Bomb Squad Baseball Company on 1174 Kingstown Road, Peace Dale. Refreshments will be served!  

While you’re there, stop by to chat with league volunteers about baseball and softball and learn about the exciting plans South Kingstown Little League has for the 2012 season! We look forward to seeing all the familiar faces from last season. If you are a returning player, wear your uniform shirt from last year’s team!  We also can't wait to welcome new families to SKLL baseball and softball. Please bring a friend (SK resident) or neighbor who might enjoy becoming a part of SKLL 2012.

For more information about the Open House, please contact Bomb Squad Baseball Company at 284-0411 or events@bombsquadri.com, or SKLL at 782-3410 or cathy@skll.org

Hope to see you (and your friends) on the 12th!

The South Kingstown American & National Little League (SKLL) held its Annual General Membership Meeting on October 11, 2011. The following individuals were elected to the Board of Directors for the 2012 season:

The South Kingstown Little League will hold its annual General Membership meeting on Tuesday, October 11th at 6:30 pm at the Neighborhood Guild.

The agenda will include a review of 2011 annual reports and election of the 2012 Board of Directors. If you are interested in serving on the Board or as a member of a committee, please respond by e-mail to info@skll.org or by regular mail to SKLL, PO Box 388, Wakefield RI 02880 by October 7th.

Registration for SKLL Little League Fall Ball season is now open. Additional details follow:

1. Season begins late August … play continues through October. 

2. Participating teams will play in RI District 3 Division.

3. Fall Ball is competitive travel baseball.  Game locations will be SK & other RI towns.

4. Fall Ball teams will play games on Saturday, one weeknight game, and practice 1-2 nights per week.  Extended games on weekends.  Commitment for practices and games is required.

5. Age brackets:  10 - 11 year olds and 7 - 9 year olds.  One Junior League team of 12 - 13 year olds.  2011 Little League baseball age is used, so birth date must fall between May 1, 1997 and April 30, 2004.   

6. Level of Play:   “A” Division & “B” Division.

7. All player level & team assignments will be determined by SKLL.  Sorry, we cannot honor requests for specific teams or coaches.

8. All Manager & Coach selection determined by SKLL. 

9. Generally, Major League Rules will be in effect for all teams.  Junior League rules for 12/13 year olds.

10. League Tournaments at the end of the October.

11. Fee is $80.00 for 1 child, with a $20.00 discount for each additional child.   New players may be contacted for skills evaluation to determine level of play.

12. Enrollment is limited. Registration deadline is August 10, 2011. 

If you are interested in participating in the Junior Division, you may can contact Frank Gallucci at FGallucci@GilbaneCo.com for more information.

Registration forms may be found on our Handouts page The Fall Ball form is for players ages 7-11; the Junior League form is for players ages 12-13. Please mail the registration form plus check payable to SKLL to the address on the form.

Again this summer, South Kingstown Little League will be holding its Training and Development (TAD) program for boys and girls ages 5 - 11. TAD is a 3 week long summer baseball and softball program at Tuckertown Park that focuses on baseball and softball fundamentals and sportsmanship. The program will consist of practices, games, and special clinics on specific elements including hitting, pitching and fielding. This year the clinics will be run by Steve Breitbach, Assistant Baseball Coach at URI, and will be assisted by athletes from local area high schools. In Breitbach's time at URI, he has coached three All-Americans, six All-Region selections, 17 All-New England picks, two Atlantic 10 Players of the Year, 21 All-Conference honorees and 13 players who have either been drafted or inked professional contracts. Please see our flyer for more information. Family discounts are available.

The 2011 Pitch, Hit & Run Competition dates have been announced. The boys' competition will be held on Saturday, April 30th, 2011 at Tuckertown Park before the SKLL Opening Day ceremonies. The girls' competition will be held on the afternoon of Saturday, May 7th at Old Mountain Field. Please see the flyers on our Handouts page for more information.

Come and try your luck at pitching, hitting and running!! Local winners advance to McCoy Stadium to compete in the State Competition on May 21st. No need to pre-register... just come. Questions?? Call SK Parks & Recreation at 789-9301.

Rhode Island District 3 Little League has released information regarding Rhode Island Title 16-91 School and Youth Programs Concussion Act, sections 16-91-3 and 16-91-4 (attached). Title 16-91 will be in effect at all District 3 Tournament games and all State Tournaments hosted by District 3.

More information may be found at the CDC site.