Minor Division: Any players not selected by a major division teams will be assigned to a minor division team on the basis of the league attempting to equalize as much as possible the competitive balance of the minor division. A player returning to the minor division may request to be assigned to the same team, but ELL will not guarantee the request will be honored if doing so will create a competitive disparity in the minor division. Siblings within the division will be assigned to the same team, unless otherwise requested.
Rookie division: All players will be assigned to teams on a random basis, with the view of equalizing the number of 7 and 8 year olds on each team. Team requests can be made, but no commitment is made that those requests will be honored. Siblings within the division will be assigned to the same team.
T Ball division: All players will be assigned to teams on a random basis, with the view of equalizing the number of 5 and 6 year olds on each team. Team requests can be made, but no commitment is made that those requests will be honored. Siblings within the division will be assigned to the same team.
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tryouts mandatory?
ALL candidates for the major/minor division MUST try out. 9 year olds
may request to be assigned to a minor division team, but still must attend
tryouts. Any 8 year old who wants to play in the minor division must also
attend tryouts.
Can
I request that my 10 year old play in the Minor League?
Players 9 years old may request minor division only. Our experience in
past years has been that a number of older players who would be contributing
players in major division have requested minor division only. This can
result in skewing the competitive balance of both the major and the minor
division, and also in a player who might be better suited to the minor
division playing in the major division.
When
does the Eastern Little League's baseball season begin?
Major division team practices will start
in March, and games will start the week after Spring Break.
Minor and rookie division teams will be formed
in early March and practices will start in mid-March. Games will start
after Spring Break.
T Ball teams will be formed in late March
and practices will start in April. Games will start in mid to late April.
When
does the Eastern Little League's baseball season end?
The regular season will likely end for all divisions in the third week
of June.
When
do the League tournaments begin? When are the Championships played?
League tournaments for all divisions will be played the week after the
season ends, with Championship Saturday and League Picnic at Ecton Park
following.
When
do the All Stars teams and tournaments begin?
Sanctioned Little League Tournaments for 9-10s, 10-11s, and 11-12s are scheduled
to start the weekend following the Eastern Championship weekend.
Are
there All Star teams for the Rookie and T Ball divisions?
Little League Baseball, Inc. does not have sanctioned all star tournaments
for these age groups, but league parents invariably organize teams and
play tournaments locally or around Central Kentucky.
What
are the age cutoffs for Eastern Little League?
Can
my son/daughter play up a division? Can I hold my son/daughter back a
division?
T Ball: 5 & 6 year olds.
Rookie division: 7 & 8 year olds.
Minor Division: 8 through 12 year olds. An 8 year old may play both Rookie and Minor divisions, but a fee must be paid for each division.
Major Division: 9 through 12 year olds.
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much time should I anticipate my player devoting to baseball each week?
The number of practices can vary depending on coaches and division; typically
each team will play 2 games each week and practice 1-2 times per week.
Major division teams may practice more.
Is
it permissable for my player to participate in other sports while playing
baseball for an Eastern Little League team?
While participation in other sports or activities is not prohibited or
even discouraged by Little League, parents should understand that Little
League baseball does entail a time commitment. For example, our experience
is that it is very difficult to play on both a major division team and
select soccer.
Does
Eastern Little League waive or reduce fees? Can I pay installments?
Fees may be reduced or waived, or paid in installments. Fee reduction
or waiver requests should be addressed to the League President or Player
Agent.
What
are the boundaries for Eastern Little League?
Fayette County between Nicholasville Road (east side) and Paris Pike(south
side). While we have permitted players residing outside our boundaries
to sign up and participate in ELL, non-residence may prohibit (or at least
complicate) participation in sanctioned Little League tournaments. Further
questions should be directed to the League President.
Are
families required to work in the concession stand for the 2008 season?
Since so many families chose to pay out their concession stand requirement
last season the league decided to increase dues by $30 for Rookie, Minor
and Majors thus removing the requirement to work 2 games in the concession
stand. If you work your two games the fee will be returned. Tball does not have to pay the $30 concession stand fee.
How
do I volunteer?
For each family signing up, make sure the parent looks at the volunteer
form. Volunteer forms are also available on the website.
How
can I place an order for a league t-shirt and a yearbook?
Team moms will be distributing information and collecting fees for t-shirt
and yearbook orders during the first or second week of the season. Information
will also be placed on the website.
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