Welcome to Ballard Little League
Ballard Little League Baseball and Softball is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization which exists "to promote, develop, supervise, and voluntarily assist in all lawful ways the interest of those who participate in Little League." We want to encourage the children of Ballard to join and enjoy baseball and softball in their own community.

Welcome to our new website, and welcome to the 2012 season!
 

 
Register Now for the 2012 Season

It's time to register for 2012!

Look through the information in the Programs and Registration menus on the left. Go to the Contact page to find out how to get in touch with us to ask for help.

When you are ready, click the Member Login button to go to the secure server that will lead you through the registration process and allow you to pay online.

 
In-Person Registration Announced

Ballard Little League is hosting an in-person registration night on Wednesday, February 8 from 6:30 pm until 9 pm at Sunset Hill Community Association, 3003 NW 66th St. You can sign up in person, meet coaches, submit volunteer and medical release forms, and find out more about the league.

You can also exchange cleats and baseball mitts!

Ballard Little League is now registering players between 5 and 16 for the 2012 season.

 
Coach Resources

Coaches! We are starting to build out resources to help you help our players. Check out the Coaches page regularly. Right new, information on upcoming clinics is posted there.

 
Ballard Little League Teams Up With Positive Coaching Alliance

Ballard Little League is very proud to announce its partnership with PCA (Positive Coaching Alliance), a non-profit organization based at Stanford University. The mission of the organization is to help create a positive, character-building youth sports environment with their partners. All Coaches in Ballard Little League are strongly encouraged to participate in the initial two-hour workshop on Sunday, March 4 at 10 am. Umpires, parents and supporters are welcome to attend as well. If you are interested in attending, please contact BLL President Patty Lott at p.lott@comcast.net or 206-941-3750.

If you're interested in learning more in advance, see http://www.positivecoach.org/.

 
Information on Little League International Composite Bat Moritorium

BLL Families

Before you go out and buy that new bat for the 2012 season, be aware of the moritorium on many composite bats enforced by Little League International. Go to the Bats page for more information, including links to the Little League International website with an explanation of the rules, and a comprehensive list of allowable composite bats.

 
Note on Online Safety

In compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (COPPA), full names of Ballard Little League players are not used in photo captions on this web site. For more information see http://www.ftc.gov/ogc/coppa1.htm.

 
Upcoming Dates

Remember to check the Calendar.

Important dates broken out by role in the league:

Families
Coaches
Umpires
Parent Reps