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Is my child old enough to play?
Little League is open to children age 4-12. The Little League International website has a really simple calculator to help you determine what age your child will be considered for the 2023 season at Determine League Age. An easy rule of thumb to go by is how old your boy will be on August 31, 2023, or how old your girl will be on January 1, 2023.
How do I know which league to sign my child up for?
Your child’s assigned league is determined by where they reside. An easy way to figure this out is to enter the child’s primary address in the form HERE.
What division should I sign my child up for?
Players who are league age 4-6 should sign up for Tball. If they are 6, have played at least one season of Tball, and are playing at a higher level, they can sign up for Coach Pitch.
Players who are league age 7-8 should sign up for Coach Pitch. If they are 8, have played at least one season of Coach Pitch, and are playing at a higher level, they can sign up for Minor League 9/10 Player Pitch.
Players who are league age 9-10 should sign up for Minor League 9/10 Player Pitch. If they are 10, have played at least one season of Minor League 9/10 Player Pitch, and are playing at a higher level, they can sign up for Major League 11/12 Player Pitch.
Players who are league age 11-12 should sign up for Major League 11/12 Player Pitch.
How can I sign up to coach my child’s team?
To be a Head Coach of a team, you can either select that coaching option on your child’s registration form, or you can Contact Us expressing your interest.
What does the commitment look like if we decide to play?
Teams will be formed in late February/early March, and will then practice through the month of March. Teams will likely have 2 practices per week on the field, but coaches can add additional practices elsewhere if they choose to do so. Games typically start around the beginning of April and last through the beginning of June. Teams will play 2-3 games per week, likely 1 on a weekday evening and 1 on Saturday depending on which division they play for. All of this is subject to change based on the number of teams and scheduling
What equipment will my child need?
Each child will need to have a glove, bat, and batting helmet. Cleats are not required but are HIGHLY recommended as they help to prevent your child from many different types of injuries on the field. Your coach will let you know what color baseball pants and socks your child will need to go with their uniform. Little League rules indicate that every child must use a USA Baseball approved bat. Here is more information to help you ensure you are purchasing the correct bat: BAT INFORMATION.
Can we request to have a certain coach or to be on the same team with a friend?
You can make any request that you wish in the comment section of your child’s registration form. However, please be aware that those requests are not guaranteed. We will always keep siblings together (unless otherwise directed) but nothing else can be promised. Our teams are formed in a draft based on a point system to try to make them as even and fair as possible, so the coaches must consider that first and foremost. Our coaches always try to honor any request they can, but that’s not always possible.
Where will the games take place?
The majority of the games will take place at the Winfield Little League fields behind Winfield Elementary School. Some divisions will have a lower number of teams, which leads us to having to schedule games with other surrounding leagues. If we schedule with other leagues there will be some games occurring at their fields as well, but we always try to make sure those are relatively close for travel purposes.
Where can I find the Little League rules?
You can find the rules that all Little Leagues must follow here: Rules, Regulations & Policies. The easiest thing to do is download the Little League Rulebook app to your phone so that you can refer to it at any time.
I would like to work with my child at home more. Do you have any tips for how to do that?
The Little League International website has some really great resources for parents. They provide video tutorials for drills they can work on at home with their children to help them sharpen their skills. You can visit Little League University – Parents to find more information on that.
How can I sponsor my child’s team?
The Winfield Little League couldn’t operate without our amazing sponsors. The donations that we get from them helps to cover our operational expenses, pay our utilities, pay for umpires, make needed repairs to our facilities, and so much more. If you would like to sponsor a team or even just to have a sign on a fence, you can fill out the form located HERE.
Does my child have to try out for a team?
We do not have tryouts in our league. Every child who registers will be placed on a team. However, we do hold player evaluations once registration is complete. This is simply a chance for the coaches to see and evaluate the skill level of each child. Coaches will then participate in a draft where they will choose players based on what they saw at evaluations. This is the best way to make the teams as even and fair as possible. If your child cannot attend player evaluations they will still be placed on a team, but we highly recommend attending if at all possible to help the coaches make their best decisions.