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Which team should I sign up for?
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What is modified player pitch?
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I
can't make the scheduled tryout date. Is there a makeup day?
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What Equipment does my player need?
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When
does the Mason District Little League's baseball season begin?
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When does the Mason District Little League's baseball
season end?
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When
do the League tournaments begin?
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When
do the All Stars teams and tournaments begin?
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How
much time should I anticipate my player devoting to baseball each week?
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Does Mason District Little League waive or reduce
fees?
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What
are the boundaries for Mason District Little League?
Majors: Teams are typically 11 and 12 year olds with several
years of previous LL experience.
This is a competitive league that plays games against other Northern
Virginia LL. The coachesŐ focus is on improving individual skills, playing as a
team, game strategies, and sportsmanship. Players should have understanding of
basics of the game, to be able to play catch from 80 feet, and to show
confidence at the plate and in field. Players must tryout.
AAA: Teams are typically 9 to 11 year olds with some
previous LL experience or 12 year olds with no previous experience. The coachesŐ focus is on developing
individual skill and playing as a team in a less competitive environment.
Players should have understanding of basics of the game, to be able to play
catch from 70 feet, and should begin to show confidence at the plate and in the
field. Players must tryout.
AA (modified player pitch): Teams are typically 7 to 10 year olds. No previous LL experience required for
older players. The focus is on developing individual skills such as pitching,
hitting, fielding, and base positions. Some previous LL preferred for younger
players. Players should be able to maintain concentration through out an
inning, know what to do with the ball when fielding, and be able to play catch.
No tryout required.
Single A (machine pitch): Teams are typically 6 to 8 year olds. No previous LL experience required. The
focus is on be introduced to fielding, hitting a moving ball, and base running.
Players should be able to pay attention in the field, to know each base, and
know each position by name. No tryout required.
T-ball: Teams are typically 5 and 6 year olds. The focus is on
hitting, base running, and basic positions. No tryout required.
AA modified player pitch where the coach can help pitch
or modify the pitching for batters. This is done on a case by case basis
and at the discretion of the coaches.
Majors and AAA divisions: Teams are selected by try-outs and a draft selection.
No player may request assignment to or selection by a particular team. Any
players not selected by a major division team will then be a part of AAA league
draft. Siblings within the division will be assigned to the same team, unless
otherwise requested.
AA, Single A, and T-ball
divisions: All players will be
assigned to teams on a random basis, with the view of equalizing the number of
players on each team. Team requests can be made, but no commitment is made that
those requests will be honored. Efforts are made to put together players from
the same school where possible. Siblings within the division will be assigned
to the same team.
ALL candidates for the Major
and AAA division MUST try out. Nine year olds and older should try out.
Any player unable to attend tryouts will be given an opportunity to attend a make up tryout, at a time and location to be announced.
All players should have a glove. Players at the A level and above will need a protective cup and cleats. The league provides all other equipment, including uniform. Some players provide their own helmet to avoid sharing with other teammates.
SPRING Đ Major and AAA division team practices will start in March, and games will
start the weekend after public school Spring Break.
AA, Single A, and T-ball teams will be formed in early March and
practices will start in late-March. Games usually start the weekend after
public school Spring Break. See calendar for exact dates.
FALL Đ Major and AAA division team practices will start in mid to late Aug, and
games will start after Labor Day. AA, Single A, and
T-ball teams will start about Sep 1. Games usually start the weekend
after Labor Day. See calendar for
exact dates.
The spring regular season
will likely end for all divisions in the first week of June. The fall regular
season ends at Halloween. See calendar for exact dates.
League tournaments for Majors
and AAA divisions are typically played in June after the regular season ends.
There are no tournaments in the fall.
All Stars practices and games
for 9-10s and 11-12s are in June after the regular season and continue through
about 10 July.
The number of practices can
vary depending on coaches and division; typically each team will play 2 games
each week and practice 1-2 times per week at the AAA and Majors level. Lower
levels will typically have 2 to 3 baseball games/practices per week.
Families receive a discount
and league payments are capped for larger families. Fees may be reduced
or waived, or paid in installments when circumstances warrant. Fee reduction or
waiver requests should be addressed to the League President or Player Agent.
Scholarships are available for any family on the reduced or free lunch program
at FCPS.
All players must reside
within our league boundaries described in the Map above. See Handout for
detailed boundary map.
Little League regulations do not allow out of boundary area children to sign up. Little League insurance does not cover the league or the volunteers for out of boundary players. We are always amazed at how quickly children adapt and make new friends when placed on a team with unfamiliar faces. As you go through Little League these are often your childrenŐs closest friends.
Mason District Little
League is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization. We are always looking for
individuals who are willing to lend a hand. Please contact our League
President, Larry Lefbom, if you are interested in helping. He can be reached
via e-mail at lefbom.family@verizon.net. Volunteers who will have contact with
children must complete the LLB volunteer application form found at
http://www.littleleague.org/common/forms/volunteerapp.pdf, or from the
attached.