Novato South Little League: Welcome
Wednesday, January 25
Try-outs for 9-12 Year Olds – THIS WEEKEND!
Saturday, January 28, 2012 or Sunday, January 29, 2012
San Jose Middle School - 1000 Sunset Parkway, Novato
Age Group Arrival Time Try-Out Time
9 yrs 8:45 AM 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
10 yrs 10:30 AM 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
11&12 yrs 12:00 PM 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Items to note:
1) Players must be registered to try out.
2) Players are only required to attend one day, but may attend both days if they would like.
3) Returning Majors players do not need to attend try-outs.
4) 8 year-old Rookie players may try out at 9 AM if they have played one year of Novato South Little League’s Rookie level and if they have informed the Player Agent in advance via email at PlayerAgent.NSLL@gmail.com.
Players should bring:
· Baseball glove
· Batting helmets will be provided; however, players are welcome to bring their own.
· Bats will be provided; however, players are welcome to bring their own Little League approved bat if they would like. While we encourage players to bring their own bats, they must be checked by a board member prior to batting.
· No composite bats will be allowed. Straight metal or wood bats are fine.
· Wear sneakers! We will be in the gym.
· No cleats please! If your child shows up in cleats, he or she will need to go home for sneakers!
· Please be sure to collect all of your belongings when the try-outs end!
Player Waivers
For some children, the Majors Division level of play is not the best fit. Little League International has left it up to the parent to have the final say as to whether their child is ready to play in the Majors. The end result - the responsibility of player readiness - is placed on the parents of the player, not on the coaches who draft them.
About the Major League Division
The Majors Division has a level of play significantly higher than the Minors Division.The players in the Majors Division should expect:
1) Much faster pitching
2) More difficult defensive situations due to harder hit balls
3) Harder/faster throws from teammates.
The Parent's Role
If, after considering these factors, you would like your child to be removed from the Majors draft, please complete the appropriate form below and bring it to your child's try-outs time. 9 year-olds do not need waivers to play in the Minors.
12 Year-Old Waiver to play in Minors
10-11 Year-Old Waiver to play in Minors
Rookie Waivers
If you have a 9 year-old player who you would like to remove from the Minors draft so that he or she can play in the Rookie league, please complete the following form and drop it off at try-outs on Saturday or Sunday.
For ALL waiver requests, please contact Donald Army, Player Agent at PlayerAgent.NSLL@gmail.com to alert him of your wishes. Waiver requests must be received by Saturday, January 28th. If your child is trying out on Sunday, please let Donald know that your waiver will be coming on Sunday; however, we need to know your intention by Saturday.
Please see our Tryouts & Draft tab for more information.
Good luck to all players trying out!
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Late registration accepted for Rookie & T-Ball players only with late fee rates shown below.
T-Ball: 5 & 6 year olds
Player Birthdate: May 1, 2005 – April 30, 2007
Late Registration Fee: $190.00
Rookie: 7 & 8 year olds
Player Birthdate: May 1, 2003 – April 30, 2005
Late Registration Fee: $190.00
Please contact Donald Army, NSLL Player Agent, prior to submitting your child’s late registration payment and form at PlayerAgent.NSLL@gmail.com.
