SLL Baseball Seasons Q & A

Welcome to Sunrise Little League! 

Please read on to find general information to the frequently asked questions about the upcoming season.

Q)  When does the season start and how long is it?

A)  Sunrise conducts two (2) separate baseball seasons, our Spring and Fall programs. Our primary season is the spring, which is sanctioned, governed and chartered by Little League Baseball. In the spring, opening day is always the first Saturday in March and the season will continue through late May/early June. In the Fall, the first game is scheduled in mid-September and will continue through the first weekend in November.

Q)  How many games are there and what day of the week are the games scheduled?

A)  The spring season consists of 20 games. Games are played during any day of the week and on Saturday and Sunday. The fall season consists of 12 games.  All weekend games are played on Sunday. One weekday game will be played any day during the week for the first 4 weeks (depending on the division).

Q)  When do the practices start and how many practices a week are there?

A)  Practices will start approximately one month prior to the start of the season and depending on the manager, a team typically has one to two practices a week depending on the division of play.

Q)  How much does it cost to register and what do the fees include?

A)  The early bird registration fee for Spring 2010 baseball (players league age 7-12) is $210.  For t-ball (players league age 5-6), the fee is $190.  The registration fee includes a team jersey and hat, trophy, yearbook and basic photo package. The fee will increase for online registration and as we get closer to the start of the season.

Q)  How does league age differ from actual age?

A)  League age is your child’s age as of April 30, 2010.  For example, if your child is 6 and has a birth date of December 1, 2002, he/she is considered league age 7.  Please register your child for the appropriate program based on his/her league age.  Please ask one of the league representatives if you are uncertain.

Q)  My child is 6; can he/she play in the coach pitch division?

A)  No, all players league age 5 and 6 will be placed in the t-ball division regardless of ability.

Q)  Can I request that my child play in a certain division?

A)  Unlike other youth baseball organizations, Sunrise is an ability-based program and the individual's proper playing level is judged by various factors including, but not limited to ability and age. The player agent is empowered to decide at which level a child should play to ensure that their baseball experience is both competitive and enjoyable. Therefore, we cannot guarantee that a child will move up or be placed is a specific division with his/her peers.  However, a request may be made by a parent to hold back a child in a division.  Please understand that all players are evaluated during tryouts and many factors go into a draft. Your child will have a much more successful and satisfying season playing at the appropriate level.

Q)  Can I request to play on the same team with a friend?

A)  In t-ball, we will try to accommodate requests to be on a team with one friend; however, because we try and keep the teams balanced and fair, we are unable to honor requests in coach pitch thru majors.

Q)  Where can I register my child for baseball?

A)  Please click on the REGISTRATION INFO button at the top of the web page to register for the upcoming season.  Online registration will begin in late November and end on December 31st.  Your child may be placed on a waiting list if you register after this date.

Q) What else do I need to provide to complete my registration?

A)  To complete the registration process, you’ll need to show the player’s original birth certificate, 3 proofs of residency and TWO separate snack shack deposits of $75.00 each (cash or check payable to Sunrise Little League).  Please bring everything the day of try-outs or mail to: 

Sunrise Little League

Attn:  Registrar

P.O. Box 3169

Winnetka, CA 91306

Q)  What is the snack shack and why do I have to submit a $75.00 deposit?

A)  Sunrise Little League is a volunteer-based league and is completely run by volunteers.  We need support from every family to ensure a successful little league program.  During the spring season, each fmaily is required to work two shifts (per child) in the snack shack. During the fall season, each family is required to work one shift (per child) in the snack shack. Each shift lasts approximately 2 ½ hours.  Once your shift is completed, your $75.00 deposit will be returned to you.  If you do not show up to your assigned shift, your $75.00 will be cashed.

Q)  Does my child have to try-out and when is it?

A)  It is imperative that every child try-out.  Each child is evaluated during try-outs to keep the teams balanced during the draft.  To find your child’s try-out time, please reference your child’s league age and first letter of their last name.  Please bring your child to the field 15 minutes prior to his/her scheduled try-out to allow time to sign in and warm up.

 Please note the Snack Shack deposit is due at registration.  Players will not be allowed to participate in try-outs without the deposit. 

Q)  What does my child need to bring to try-outs?

A)  Please have your child dressed in baseball attire or comfortable clothing (i.e. sweats) and bring his/her baseball equipment (glove, bat, cleats and hat).

Q)  What if my child can’t attend try-outs (due to vacation, illness)?   

A)  While we highly encourage all players to try-out, we understand that things come up that make it difficult for a player to attend try-outs.  If your child is unable to make it, please contact Kelly Beres at krberes@gmail.com.  You will be contacted if the league decides to schedule make-up try-outs.

If you have additional questions, please contact Kelly Beres at krberes@gmail.com   Thank you!