NORCO LITTLE LEAGUE

Player Registration FAQ

Player Registration FAQ

LEAGUE AGE AND DIVISIONS

Q: What is League Age? How do I calculate it?

A: Your Player’s League Age is determined by the Little League International. League Age determines the division in which your Little Leaguer will play this season. The Age Determination Date for a Little League Baseball player is the actual age of a child as of August 31 of the current year. CLICK HERE to go to the Official Little League age chart and age calculator.

Q: What are Norco Little League's Divisions of Play?

A: Here is an overview of Little League's Divisions of Play.

DIVISION	LEAGUE AGE	DIMENSIONS	PITCHER	SCORE KEPT	COMPETITIVE	EVALUATION
Tee Ball	4-5	60' Bases	No Pitching - Tee Only	No	No	No
Single A	5-6	60' Bases	Coach Pitch	No	No	No
Double AA	6*, 7-8	46' Mound / 60' Bases	Player	Yes	Yes	Yes
Triple AAA	8*,9-11,	46' Mound / 60' Bases	Player	Yes	Yes	Yes
Majors	10-12	46' Mound / 60' Bases	Player	Yes	Yes	Yes
Intermediate	12-13	50' Mound / 70' Bases	Player	Yes	Yes	Yes
Junior	13-14	60' Mound / 90' Bases	Player	Yes	Yes	Yes
Senior	15-16	60' Mound / 90' Bases	Player	Yes	Yes	Yes
*must request in writing to Player Agent that you would like your player to be evaluated for this division and be drafted to a team in that division. If not drafted to a team in that division, player will automatically be placed in the lower division.

Tee Ball (Ages 4-5)	A (Ages 5-6)
Beginners’ division for league	Non-Competitive / Instruction Play
Score is not kept / No Standings	Score is not Kept / No Standings
All players bat from a Tee	Runs and outs are tracked
All Players play defense each inning	Continuous Batting Order utilized
	Coach Pitch
	10 Players play Defense
	*5yr old's need 1 yr T-ball required
AA (Ages 6*, 7-8)	AAA (Ages 8*, 9-11)
Competitive / Instruction Play	Competitive / Instruction Play
Spring Player Draft	Spring Player Draft
Player pitch	Player Pitch
Scoring and pitch cards maintained	Scoring and Pitch Cards maintained
Continuous Batting Order Utilized	Continuous Batting Order utilized
9 players play defense	9 Players play defense
*6 yr olds need to be evaluated and drafted.	*8 yr olds need to be evaluated and drafted.
If not drafted to AA will be returned to A	If not drafted to AA Awill be returned to AA
Major (Ages 10-12)	Intermediate 50/70 (Ages 12-13)
Competitive / Instruction Play	Competitive / Instruction Play
Spring Player Draft	Spring Player Draft
Scoring and pitch cards maintained	Scoring and Pitch cards maintained
Continuous Batting order utilized	Continuous Batting order utilized
	50' Pitching / 70' Base path
	Full Baseball rules - Lead-off, steal, pick-off
Junior (Ages 13-14)	Senior (Ages 15-16)
Competitive / Instruction Play	Competitive Instruction Play
Spring Player Draft	Spring Player Draft
Scoring and Pitch cards maintained	Scoring and Pitch cards maintained
Continuous Batting Order utilized	Continuous Batting Order utilized
60' Pitching / 90' Base path	60' Pitching / 90' Base path
Full Baseball rules - Lead-off, steal, pick-off	Full baseball rules - Lead-off, steal, pick-off

PLAYER EVALUATIONS & DRAFT

Q: What are Evaluations?

A: Evaluations allow our Managers, Player Agents, and Board Members to assess your player's ability and make an appropriate division selection.

Q: Who needs to attend Evaluations?

A: All players who are league age 7 and above. To be eligible for the Double AA Draft at League Age 6 you MUST attend and participate in an evaluation. If a player who is League Age 6 does not attend evaluations, they will automatically be placed on a Single A team.

Q: When are Evaluations?

A: Evaluations scheduled weeks before opening day. Please check our calendar for scheduled events.

Q: What happens at Evaluations?

A: On the day of evaluation, each player will need to check in and receive a bib number indicating their league age and assigned number. Players are given time to warm up in the outfield area. When required, players are taken to the field where they will be evaluated on the following: (1) batting, (2) fielding fly balls, (3) fielding ground balls, (4) throwing, and (5) base running.

Q: Can I request a coach?

A: Coach requests are only available for T-ball and Single A Divisions for Spring Season. We try to accommodate all requests for Fall Season.

Q: My player is in the upper divisions, but I do not want them playing with or coached by...

A: Divisions AA and up adhere to the NLL draft rules, where only sibling requests will be accepted and reviewed (these requests are not guaranteed). All requests must be submitted in writing or by email at least 30 days before Draft Day.
Send requests to the Player Agent

SEASON EXPECTATIONS

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Q: What equipment does my child need to play Little League?

A: Your child will need a baseball helmet, baseball bat, baseball glove, baseball pants, and molded cleats. Intermediate/Junior/Senior Divisions can wear metal cleats. Your child will also need a belt, socks and maybe additional baseball pants to match the team's uniform - the team manager will notify you when the season starts. In addition, boys will need a cup underwear and cup. These MUST be worn to all baseball activities including evaluations, practices, and games. The league provides catcher's equipment. Other gear that you may want to consider are baseball bag, batting gloves, long sleeve dri-fit for the evening games.

Please note all bats must have the USA baseball mark Click Here.

Q: How long is the Little League Season?

A: The NLL season runs from mid-February through late-May/early June with games beginning the beginning of March.

Q: Why do some Little League teams play in the summer?

A: For participants playing in the competitive divisions (all divisions except tee ball and A) there are 2 post-season opportunities:

District 72 Tournament of Champions (TOC) - The winning team in AAA - Senior divisions will represent NLL in the TOC. TOC is usually held early to mid-May – mid June.
All-Star and Future Star Games

Q: What is included with the League Fees?

A: The registration fees pay for the player's team jersey and hat, basic picture package, umpires, lights, and year-end participation award. All Stars and Future Stars and associated costs are NOT included in the League Fees. There is a separate Fee Requirement for participation in All Stars and Future Stars.

Q: How many games/practices can we expect?

A: A 12-16 game regular season with at least one practice per week. There will be one or two games per week for non-competitive divisions and two or three games per week for all competitive divisions.

Q: Where are the games and practices?

A: Most games and practices will be held at Wayne Makin. Practices will be held at Wayne Makin, Parmenter Park, Clark Field or Community Field. The upper divisions may have to travel to inter-league games.

Q: Can I request a particular team or coach for my player?

A: Yes, for the non-competitive divisions only, Tee Ball and Single A. You can enter your coach and/or player request in the special request/comments section during registration or send an email directly to the player agent. The player agent will try to accommodate your request, but it is not guaranteed. All teams in the competitive divisions are formed by a draft so no team or coach requests will be accepted.

Q: If we have a question, concern or request during the season, what is the best way to handle it?

A: Feel free to speak with or email a member from the NLL Board. We will do our best to help!

Q: Who are the NLL Board Members?

A: NLL Board Members consist of Parent Volunteers who are passionate about the game, our players and the league. To view the list of current Board Members and their contact information visit the Board of Directors tab on our website.

Q: My player has a health issue that I would like to keep confidential. To whom should I speak and how?

A: Please speak directly to or email the Player Agent.

Q: How can I assist the league?

A: Volunteer! Every season we need Managers, Assistant Coaches, Team Parent Coordinators, Scorekeeper/Pitch Counters, Umpires, Snack Bar Volunteers and Board Members.

Q: How many Coaches are there on a team?

A: There is (1) Team Manager and (5) Assistant Coaches that will assist in player development.

Q: What can I do to prepare my player for the season?

A: Take your player to the batting cages and practice catching, throwing, fielding, and hitting at a local park.

Q: What can I do to stay informed throughout the season?

A: Follow the NLL Facebook page, follow us on Instagram, or keep checking this website.

VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION FAQ

VOLUNTEER FAQ

We always need volunteers to run the league whether it's a coach, team parent coordinator, snack bar volunteer or board member. So don't hesitate to sign up and help out.

VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENT

Q: As a Volunteer do I need a background check?

A: Yes. All managers, coaches, Board of Directors members, umpires, Team Moms, scorekeepers, and other volunteers who have regular service to the league or repetitive access to children must complete the JDP background check process. If a volunteer is spending time in the dugout or helping out at practices, that individual must also complete a Live Scan back ground check. It’s important to remember that volunteer appointments are for one year only and that every year, all individuals volunteering at the local level must go through the JDP background check process again.

Little League’s Regulation I (c) 8 and 9. - Little League Volunteer Background Checks
*Background checks are valid from October 1st through September 30th of the following year. This means that regardless of when your last background check was completed, you will need to renew it after October 1st each year.

Q: If I pass my background check, do I still need to take the Abuse Awareness Training for Adults?

A: YES. Any individual who applies to be a Little League volunteer (e.g. coach, manager, team mom, League President, etc.) is required to complete the Little League Abuse Awareness Course in addition to all other requirements of being a volunteer (e.g. submitting a background check through JDP). As a reminder, this course must be completed on an annual basis along with the annual background check before that individual may begin their volunteer service.

Q: How often do I need a background check / Abuse awareness training?

A: Both background checks and Abuse awareness training expire on October 1st of each year. Regardless of when your background check is completed, it will expire the following October 1st. To maintain active volunteer status, a new background check and Abuse awareness training is needed.

Q: What is the Diamond Leader Program?

A: Focused on ensuring children have a positive, well-rounded experience on and off the field, the Little League® Diamond Leader Training Program is a FREE educational resource that provides coaches with an understanding of the impact that mental, social, and emotional well-being has in youth sports through detailed information, interactive scenarios, and a variety of additional resources.

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HOW TO VOLUNTEER

Q: How do I volunteer?

A: All volunteers (except youth volunteers) are required to register and complete a background check.

Steps to volunteer:

Register as a volunteer, providing all necessary information.
Upload all necessary training certificates to your volunteer profile.
Clearance from JDP background check and Live Scan(if applicable)
NLL will create an ID badge.

Once everything has been completed, ID badges will be given to the volunteers. Then, and only then, can you start working in your volunteer role.

Q: I want to volunteer as a scorekeeper/pitch counter but I don't know how to score keep or pitch count?

A: Before Spring Season, we will host a Scorekeeping Clinic, date and time TBD. It will teach you all the basics you need in order to be a scorekeeper.

For each competitive division game, the home team is required to provide the scorekeeper and the visiting team is required to provide the pitch counter.

Q: I want to volunteer to be an Umpire. How do I become an Umpire? And do I need my own Umpire gear?

A: In order to be an umpire, you will be required to attend the spring Umpire Clinic, date and time TBD. Upon successful completion of the clinic and background check, you will work with the UIC to obtain access to the game schedules. You can email [email protected] for more information.

Q: Do I need to be a parent of a player in order to volunteer?

A: No. We welcome any and all volunteers. If you love baseball and want to give back to the community, please consider volunteering. We just require volunteer registration and background check.

Q: I am in high school and need service hours for my club. Can I volunteer?

A: Yes. We always need Snack Bar Volunteers. Please contact our concession manager for scheduling. Youth volunteers are not subject to the background check requirement.

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