West Fullerton Little League: Welcome

2010 West Fullerton Little League

***NOTICE***

Effective immediately, Composite Bats are not allowed in the Junior Division (Age 13-14).  

A decision regarding the use of Composite Bats in the Major Division and below is under review.  A decision is expected prior to the start of the 2011 Spring Season.

Advice:  Refrain from buying a composite bat until a decision is reached

Players born between May 1, 1998 and April 30, 2004, can participate in Little League Fall Ball.  A player that is 13, 14 or 15 years old on April 30th, 2011 can play at the Junior Level for Fall Ball (15 yrs old cannot pitch).  Please send your questions to: westfullertonlittleleague@gmail.com 

Sign up online, teams are being formed now, click on the 'Register Online/go!' link at the top of the page to get involved 

Fall Ball (also known as Winter Ball)

What is Fall Ball?

It is a training and development program open to boys and girls planning on playing at the Single A level or higher for the 2011 regular Little League season held in the Spring.  The season is designed to avoid conflicts with other activities (i.e; Soccer).  The season runs from early September thru November (exacts dates coming soon).

Games are played once a week on Sunday afternoons with usually only one practice during the week.  Games are conducted on an informal basis - no official scoring, statistics or standings are kept. 

The intent of Fall Ball is to develop the skills of children while playing in a non-competitive setting.  Winning is NOT the objective as a team cannot win or lose.  We want all the children to experience every position on the field (safety is always the first consideration) without the fear that a mistake will cost the team a victory. 

What do the Registration Fees cover?

Fees pay for the player's shirt and hat.  Other expenses include league insurance, equipment, umpire fees, and various other cost associated with running any youth sporting league.

What else is different about Fall Ball?

• Games are played against a number of local area Little Leagues (can you say Road Trip?!) 
• In the WFLL, no player may pitch more than two innings in a game to ensure  many kids have that opportunity
• There is no draft or tryouts. 
• Players have a great chance to play with friends, relatives, neighbors, classmates or former teammates.  (These opportunities diminish as teams fill up so register soon - contact Chris Silva chrissilva1029@sbcglobal.net to learn more) 
• All WFLL teams will utilize a set batting order to ensure players get to the plate an equal number of times over the season.  [The batting order will continue to the next game with the on-deck batter at the end of the game leading off the next game]
• No player will sit more than one inning consecutively or more than two innings in game.
• NO FUNDRAISING!!!

If you are interested in Managing or Coaching a Fall Ball team, please contact Chris Silva as soon as possible.  We are looking for people who want to teach the game of baseball to the kids of West Fullerton.  Fall Ball is about learning the fundamentals on the individual level.  Its a great time for a pitcher to work on a changeup without worrying about giving up the big hit.  Its a great time to gain some confidence.  And anytime is a great time to play baseball!