2023 FALL BALL Registration Open Until August 15, 2023

⚾️ For those new to Fall Ball, the focus is even more on development. The environment is more relaxed, and coaches are encouraged to do more instruction during games.

⚾️ Fall Ball games will occur on Sundays from Sept 3 - Nov 5.

⚾️ In addition, managers may offer practices during the week (especially in AAA and Majors).

⚾️ Important Note: District 12 mandates that all Fall Ball participants should play in their home/school boundaries. Therefore, you should only register with WGLL Fall Ball if your child lives in our boundaries or goes to school in our boundaries. Unsure? Use the Little League League Finder: https://www.littleleague.org/play-little-league/league-finder/

REGISTRATION for Spring 2023 Now CLOSED

NOTE: Please carefully read this page before you register. There are several exciting changes for this season... Please be prepared to upload documents during the registration process.

This year, your fee is determined by your child's Little League age. The correct fee will update automatically when you reach the end of the registration form (based on your child's birthdate):
- Little League ages 4-5: $225
- Little League ages 6-9: $275
- Little League ages 10-14: $300
- Challenger Program (adaptive baseball for players with intellectual or physical challenges): $25

If you wish to request a scholarship, please answer the question in the registration form that states: Scholarship Request - I request a full scholarship for my child.

- See our 2023 Schedule here -

Thank you for your interest in WGLL!

Sincerely,

Willow Glen Little League Board

"Which division should my child play this year?"

We get this question often, and it is a good one.

Please know that we will do our best to place your child in the most developmentally appropriate division.

When you start the registration process, the first question will ask you for your division preference for your child. We use your input as a starting point.

However, please note that we will use the following guidelines to ensure that your child is properly placed.

"What do you mean by Little League Age?"

We also get this question often, and it has to do with the official Little League rules.

We use the following chart to determine your child's Little League age. Good news: When you enter your child's birthday, Teamsnap will automatically determine your child's Little League age when you select your fee.

After registration, your child will be placed on a temporary Teamsnap team with all other children with the same Little League Age. That will allow us to communicate effectively with you when we begin the process of creating teams.

"What is the difference between the divisions?"

With over 30 teams playing at Bramhall, we know it is a lot for our new families!

Check out this write-up about what to expect at each division.

Learn More About the Levels of Play Click to Expand

Levels of Play Descriptions

Willow Glen Little league places its players into divisions by age and competitive level. Your player’s league age is determined by the Little League Baseball Age Charts. The dates for baseball determine the division in which your Little Leaguer will play during the season. The Age Determination for a baseball player is the actual age of a child as of August 31 of the current year.

T Ball (Little League Ages 4-5)

The T-Ball division is an entry-level program for first-time players. Typically the league age is 4 - 5. At this level the player is introduced to the basic fundamentals of hitting, fielding, throwing and running. Players in this division will hit off a tee. The objective of T-ball is organized fun where games and practices are geared towards building teamwork, sportsmanship, hand-eye coordination, and a basic understanding of the game. Practices are typically held the hour before a scheduled game. Game scores and win/loss records are not kept. The play in this division is fun and exciting and everybody wins!

There are no Try-outs for this division, and players can request to be paired with friends and/or coaches. The Player Agent will do their best to accommodate these requests.

Coach Toss (Little League Ages 5-7)

Coach Toss is similar to T Ball in nearly every respect except that the coach will gently under hand the ball to the player rather than use a tee. Tees are used if after 5 or so pitches the player struggles to make contact. At this level the kids are working on their hand-eye coordination for both hitting and throwing. Typically coach toss age is player-age 6 and advanced 5 year olds.

There are no Try-outs for this division, and players can request to be paired with friends and/or coaches. The Player Agent will do their best to accommodate these requests.

A Ball - Machine Pitch (Little League Ages 7-8)

The A-Ball division is for players with at least one year of playing experience or an appropriate age. These players are player-age 7. League age 8 year olds should only play A ball if they have never played before or are a safety risk. However, player-age 8 year olds will try out for AAA in the following year.

As a natural progression from coach pitch, baseball fundamentals continue to be worked on with more structured drills on hitting, throwing and fielding. Practice sessions are held on non-game days, usually once each week. In this division, managers and coaches feed a ball through a pitching machine to the players. This allows for a safe and accurate pitch which builds confidence in the hitter.

There are no Try-outs for this division, and players can request to be paired with friends and/or coaches. The Player Agent will do their best to accommodate these requests.

AA Ball (Little League Ages 8-9)

The AA-Ball division represents the first step towards competitive baseball. This division of play is designed for players who have achieved a level of competence with the very basic fundamentals. These are players of player-age 8 or advanced player-age 7. League age 9 year olds play at this level only if they are a safety risk or new to baseball.

Players league age 9 year who are uncertain of their abilities will register & try-out for the AAA division. If they are not drafted to a AAA team they will be assigned to an AA-Ball team.

As the precursor to the more competitive AAA division, baseball fundamentals are further developed in a slightly more competitive environment, as coaches continue to build on hitting, fielding, and throwing skills, and introduce pitching to the players. There are usually one or two practices each week on non-game days.

This is the first level where a player is asked to pitch. However, there are no walks. Once a batter receives 3 balls, the coach or manager enters the game to pitch until an out or a hit is recorded. Game scores may be kept, although win/loss records are standings are not recorded. At the end of the season, all AA-Ball teams will be invited to participate in their first post-season division-only tournament!

All ballplayers 8 years and older will go through a player evaluation process. This will help the managers create balanced teams to ensure an equal talent level across AA. Friend and/or coach requests are still considered though less accommodations will be made due to competitive balancing. Needless to say, the Player Agent will do their best to accommodate as many requests as possible.

AAA Ball (Little League Ages 9-11)

Welcome to competitive baseball. All players that participate in AAA ball or higher must go through an evaluation process and be drafted. AAA players are player-age 9 & 10. Every year there are a handful of player age 8 year olds that tryout for AAA. These players are usually more athletic when compared to their peer group and perform well in AAA.

At this level, the players begin to learn the tactics and strategies of baseball, including reading signs, base stealing and bunting. Teams in this division usually practice at least two times per week on non-game days. The AAA division follows Little League pitching rules and games are officiated by qualified umpires. The level of play is competitive and game scores, player statistics and win/loss records are maintained.

All Minor division teams participate in a post-season tournament, the winner of which will be invited to play in the District 12 Minor Division Tournament of Champions!

After the post-season tournament selected players will be invited to participate in District 12 all-star tournament. The district participates in a 9 year old all star tournament and a 10 year old all star tournament. While the 9 year olds conclude with the district, the 10 year olds move on to compete at the state level if they continue to win.

Majors (Little League Ages 10-12)

The Major division is the most advanced level of the Little League program and is open to players of league age 10 - 12. Only a handful of player age 10 tryout and make a little league major roster.

Players must attend try-outs and be evaluated on their abilities. Following try-outs, managers will draft players based upon skill assessment. Players not drafted to a Major division team will be automatically placed in the AAA division draft.

Players at this level are taught advanced techniques in hitting, fielding, throwing and pitching. More complex strategies and plays are also introduced and explained. Teams in this division usually practice at least two times per week on non-game days. The Major division follows Little League pitching rules and games are officiated by qualified umpires. The level of play is competitive and game scores, player statistics and win/loss records are maintained.

All Major division teams participate in a post-season tournament, the winner of which will be invited to play in the District 12 Major Division Tournament of Champions!

11 year old and 12 year old all stars are chosen to participate in their age appropriate tournaments. If the 12 year olds win the district, sectional, state, and regional tournaments, they are invited to play in the little league world series in Williamsport PA, televised on ESPN.

Juniors (Little League Ages 13-14)

This program is designed for players who wish to prepare for high school baseball. Practices and games are at a full-size diamond such as Willow Glen High School's JV baseball field. Space is limited. First come, first serve.

Challenger (Little League Ages 4-22)

The Little League Challenger Division was founded in 1989, and is Little League’s adaptive baseball program for individuals with physical and intellectual challenges. Any individual with a physical or intellectual challenge may participate. If an individual can participate in the traditional Little League Baseball or Softball program with reasonable accommodations they should do so. The Little League Challenger Division accommodates players ages 4 to 18; or up to age 22 if still enrolled in school. Challenger players are often paired with our Majors players, and it is a terrific experience for everyone.

Confirming Eligibility

There are three ways to be eligible for Willow Glen Little League.

Please be prepared to upload:

your child's birth certificate
the necessary documents from one of the following ways to be eligible

Option 1: Eligibility Through Residence

Player must upload below documentation:

- - - - To qualify this way, you must live in our boundaries. Check here at the official Little League Finder!
        
        You must upload one document from each of the three categories below.
        
        IMPORTANT: The documentation must be dated between February 1, 2022 and January 31, 2023.

GROUP ONE

1. Driver’s License

2. School records

3. Vehicle records (i.e., registration, lease, etc.)

4. Employment records

5. Insurance documents

GROUP TWO

1. Welfare/child care records

2. Federal records (Federal Tax, Social Security, etc.)

3. State records

4. Local (municipal) records

5. Support payment records

6. Homeowner or tenant records

7. Military records

GROUP THREE

1. Voter’s Registration

2. Utility bills (i.e., gas, electric, water/ sewer, phone, mobile phone, heating, waste disposal)

3. Financial records (i.e. loan, credit, investments, etc.)

4. Medical records

5. Internet, cable, or satellite records

Option 2: Eligibility Through School

Player must upload School Waiver:

To qualify this way, your school must be within our boundaries. Check here at the official Little League Finder!

Please ask your principal to sign this form. Completion of this form is only required ONCE during a participant’s career. You may upload the same form every year, as long as your child does not change schools. If your child moves to a school outside of our boundaries, a II(d) waiver would then be required (see option 3).

Qualifying Schools

1. Willow Glen Elementary

2. River Glen Elementary

3. Valley Christian Elementary

4. Gardner Elementary

5. Other Qualifying School Address - check here

Option 3: Eligibility through waiver

Player must upload ii(d) or ii(a) waiver:

This waiver allows a player to continue participating if they have legally participated in the league in the past and no longer qualify to participate under residency or school enrollment due to moving, changing schools, or a change in the league’s boundaries. Additionally, it allows the sibling of a player participating in a Little League program as a result of school attendance, to also participate in the same league for the duration of his/her Little League eligibility. A Regulation II(d) waiver form does not need to be submitted to the Regional Office or the Charter Committee. Please upload it here, and it will then be signed by the League President and District Administrator. The president or player agent may reach out to you to confirm that you have paperwork of your previous home/school address.

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