What if my daughter wants to try out for a baseball team vs. playing softball?
It is important for all leagues and volunteers to understand that the baseball divisions of Little League, at all ages, are open to any child who is eligible by age and residence, regardless of the child’s gender.
As a result, if a girl wishes to register and try out for any baseball division, and she meets the requirements for age and residence, she must be given that opportunity, and (like any child) must be given a place to play.
This applies whether or not the local Little League offers a Girls Softball program. As noted in Regulation IV (c), a candidate is permitted to try out for baseball or softball, but not both.
For the softball program, however, the local Little League is permitted to charter for a boys-only softball program, and/or a girls-only softball program. No divisions of softball in Little League are permitted to have boys and girls on the same team.
Is there an easy way to determine my child's League Age for the 2010 season?
Little League provides a calculator that will provide you with your child's playing age for the 2010 season whether it's softball or baseball. Please click here.
How can I determine whether my child meets Little League Resident Eligibility Requirements to play for Kirkland American?
Please click here to for details on how to meet our eligibility requirements.
Is there a quick way to determine what league my child is eligible to play for based on our home address? |
Yes, simply click here and you will be taken to the Washington State Little League web site where you can enter your address and the league your child is eligible to register for will be determined.
Why does my child have to go through tryouts?
A better name for the tryout process is player evaluation. This helps us assure that teams are evenly balanced. It also helps assure that a player is placed in the division that is most appropriate for his/her abilities. Every effort is made to keep the evaluation process low-key and fun. All players will be placed on a team.
Tryouts are scheduled for the weekend of February 20th, 2010. Watch for more information on timing and location in the coming weeks
Will my child be able to play on the same team as his friends from school?
For our T-Ball, AA & AAA baseball and Minor softball programs, teams are formed, as much as possible, based on the school the child attends. (Children who attend private schools are generally placed on the team representing the closest public elementary school.) Please be aware that it is simply not always possible to accommodate all requests. For example, if there are 16 children from one school they cannot all play on the same team; roster size is typically limited to 12 players.
You will have the opportunity to make special requests when you register. Those who register early have the best chance of having their requests met. Spots will be filled on a first registered first placed on that school team basis.
For all other age levels teams are formed through a draft system. This assures competitive balance and equal distribution of talent among teams, assuring a more enjoyable experience for all.
When does the season start and end?
Here's a rough schedule (please refer to the League calendar on our home page for the most up to the minute dates for try-outs, opening day parade, etc)
Mid February: - Evaluations (for ages 9 and above)
Late February: teams are formed, older levels start practice Early March
Mid March : KALL Opening Day Parade through downtown Kirkland
Late March: Upper levels start games; lower levels start practices)
Early-to-mid-April: Lower levels start games
Early June: Season ends for younger levels
Mid-June: Season ends for older levels
Mid-June to early July: All-Star teams selected, tournament play begins
How much of a time commitment is there for my child?
For younger players the norm is two to three events (practices and/or games) per week. For older players three to four events is more common. League rules prohibit more than four team events per week.
I do not want to enter my credit card information online. What alternatives do I have?
During online registration you will be offered the option to mail in your check. Please note that your child cannot be placed on a team until payment is received.
I have a question that isn't answered here. Who can help me?
Any member of our Board of Directors can help. If you're not sure whom to contact our information officer can help get you an answer. He can be contacted at IO@KirklandAmerican.com
OK, we're ready to sign up. What do we do next?
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