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Frequently Asked Questions
Both T Ball (kindergarteners) and Coach Pitch (1st graders) are assigned based on school/neighborhood location, usually combining two schools per team. C Ball Assigned based on school/neighborhood location (usually combining two schools per team) and on player ratings from previous year. B minor Assigned by draft held in February/March.
What is Little League Age?- Effective for the 2006 season, Little League International changed the date used to determine a player's age to April 30th. "League Age is the childs age on April 30th of the current year. The player's age is used to determine which league level to play in. See Divisions of Play.
Can my child play in a level different from his/her league age? - Yes, if the child has a May, June, July or August birthday, he/she can play up a level to join grade level classmates. Players are also allowed to play down a level with their classmates if they desire. These exceptions are subject to General Manager and Player Agent approval. Who plays where? T Ball Sereda, Forest Hills, Springdale North, Laidlaw and Ridge Acres Parks C Ball South field at Springdale and the C North Field at Spring Rock Park B minor Field Park and C South field at Spring Rock Park B Major B West and B East Fields at Spring Rock Park A A Field (field with lights) at Spring Rock Park and Citipark in Countryside and Pleasant Dale Park.
What are the roles of the manager and coaches? - Managers are the leaders of each team and make decisions regarding practice schedule, team strategy, lineup, etc. Their presence is important at almost all games and practices. Coaches assist the managers at practices and games. Managers and Coaches are also role models for the players. Managers and Coaches respect the decisions of the umpires.
How are managers and coaches selected? - Managers and coaches are approved by the WSLL Board based on recommendations from the General Managers and Player Agent. Parents wishing to be considered for a manager or coaching position must complete an application by November 1st for levels B minor, B Major and A only and at registration for T and C levels. - Past experience as a manager or coach in the program (demonstrates good sportsmanship, has ability to teach baseball skills, treats players fairly ) How are all-star traveling teams selected? - WSLL selects two all-star travel teams for each age level for ages 10, 11 and 12 and also one 9 year old team. The selection is made by a consensus of the league coaches, General Manager and Player Agent. Try outs are conducted for the 9, 10 and 11 year olds to assist in this process. Coaches nominate players from each team to try out. These teams play in one or more tournaments in July. Players must play at the level as determined using the date of April 30th. For example, a player born June 30th, 1995 is eligible for the 10 year old team for the 2006 season. A player born on April 30, 2005 is eligible for the 11 year old team. |
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