Taos Little League: My Site News
Saturday, February 3Frequently Asked Questions
Taos Little League Baseball
Welcome to the Website for Taos Little League Baseball! Please be patient as we try to get this site fully updated and check back often to see game photos and updates on your favorite teams.
· When does the season start?
The 2008 Little League Season officially begins on opening day, April 26, 2008 at 8:00 AM at Kit Carson Park. Most teams will begin practice in late March or early April.
· When does the season end?
The 2008 Little League Season will end in late June or early July. Most games will be played Monday through Friday evenings.
· Who is my child’s coach?
Players will be assigned to coaches and teams in late March. Expect a call from your coach the first week of April
· When will my child practice?
Individual coaches schedule all practices. You will find out about practices when your coach contacts you the first week of April.
· What section will my child play in?
The league is broken up into six age divisions. Unless you specifically request a different division, your child will be placed in a division based on their age.
o 4-6 years old Tee Ball
o 7-8 years old Machine Pitch
o 9-10 years old Minor League
o 11-12 years old Major League
o 13-14 years old Junior League
o 15-16 years old Senior League
o 17-18 years old Big League
· When are tryouts and does my child need to attend?
Tryouts information will be posted soon.
· What equipment do I need to provide for my child?
Each player must have his or her own glove and shoes that they are able to run and play in. If your child wears cleats, they must be plastic. Not metal cleats will be allowed.
· What happens on opening day?
Opening day ceremonies begin at 8:00 AM at Kit Carson Park. We encourage all players and their families to be in attendance. This is the official kick off to the season and is attended by the Mayor and other dignitaries. Every team has a game on opening day. This year, we will have photographers on hand to take pictures of teams and individual players.
· What does the $55 registration fee go towards?
Taos Little League is operated solely by volunteers. Your child’s registration fee is used to pay for equipment, umpires, insurance, and a season of fun and learning. This also goes to pay for your child’s uniform. Coaches and officers do not received payment of any sort.
· What about a uniform?
The uniform that you child receives this year is theirs to keep.
· What about raffle tickets?
Each player is asked to sell 10 raffle tickets to help support the operations of the league. This year the tickets are $5 a piece. There are 4 cash prizes of $500 each. Your Coach or Team Mom will distribute the raffle tickets within the first week of practice, they must be returned to your Coach or Team Mom by April 22, 2008. The raffle will be held on Opening Day, April 26, 2008.