Registration Information

Welcome to the Ballard Little League 2010 Online Registration!

Before continuing to the registration site, please read the information below. When you are ready to register, simply click this link and follow the instructions.

And remind your friends to sign up, too! All registrations are due by February 1. The registration deadline has been extended to February 6.

Online Registration Information

General Eligibility Information

Baseball Information

Softball Information

Online Registration Information

This is the first year that our league is using online registration. We feel that for most of you, this will make the registration process faster and easier! But if you run into difficulty while registering, here are some resources to help you:

Online Registration Overview

1. When you reach the registration site, select "2010 Regular Season - Players" to register players. Enter parent/guardian information, player information, select your payment option, and you are done with the first and most important step. (Be prepared with basic medical information, such as your child's doctor's name and telephone number, basic insurance information, medical conditions, and contact information for one emergency contact.)

2. Immediately after completing the online registration, you will receive a confirmation email which includes information on where to obtain the league Medical Release Form. This must be completed and returned to the league before any player can take the field, even for assessments.

3. At some point during the registration period, you will also receive a second email with information about next steps, including instructions for providing documentation required by Little League such as Proof of Residency and a copy of your player's birth certificate, and assessment information, if applicable.

In-Person Registration

There will be an in-person registration night January 26 at the Sunset Hill Community Club (3003 NW 65th Street) from 5:30 to 8:30.  At the in-person registration you may get help with online registration, turn in medical release forms, bring copies of birth certificates and proofs of residence, get or trade shoes or a glove or volunteer to work for the league.

William F. Gerard Fund Scholarship

Scholarships are available to assist players who would not otherwise be able to play. These scholarships are funded by generous donations of the families of our BLL Players. You may access scholarship funds or make donations to the scholarship funds from the registration site. Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to all the families that make this program possible.

If you do choose to donate to this scholarship fund, and you work for a company that matches charitable donations, please follow through with your HR department to have your gift matched!

Miscellaneous

Ballard Little League pledges to protect your private information and certainly not to sell or otherwise pass your contact information on to any other organization or company. It will only be used to keep you apprised of league and team information and activities.

Coaches, Managers, and Umpires may also register at this time using those categories.

Having Trouble?

If you run into any problems in navigating the registration steps, up to and including online payment using your credit or debit card, please refer to the Troubleshooting Guide maintained by our partner Bonzi Sports Software. If you are still unable to register, feel free to contact Bonzi Sports Software directly. (Make sure you reference Ballard Little League when you contact them, as they deal with many sports clubs.):
    Phone:       503-620-6661
    Email:        support@yoursam.com

For comments or questions about general information found on this website (http://www.ballardll.net), OR if you do not feel comfortable contacting Bonzi Sports Software directly, please contact the webmaster:

For questions specifically regarding registration (not necessarily the online part) for the 2010 Season, please contact the Baseball Player Agent or the Softball Player Agent. (See contact information below.)

Eligibility Information

How old are you?

Players must be at least 8 years old and less than 17 years old as of December 31, 2009 for softball and April 30, 2010 for baseball. To get information on obtaining your child's birth certificate click here.

Where do you live?

Ballard Little League boundaries are north of the ship canal, west of 8th Avenue NW, south of NW 85th Street and east of Puget Sound. If you live outside of these boundaries, you might be able to play for another local Little League, such as North Central or Northwest. Click here to see which league you live in. 

Baseball Information

THE SEASON

Practices begin March 1. Games begin April 12 and continue through the second week in June. Each team plays at least two games a week.The Season Opening Mini-Jam is on April 12 and team/individual pictures will be taken on April 25 at our Hit-a-Thon Picture Day event.

SHOE BANK & MITT BANK

This year we are offering a mitt bank in addition to a shoe bank. Drop off your used cleats or mitt, or come by and look through the collection if you need one. Batting gloves are OK. No helmets or bats, please!

These are located in bins at the Vadino residence:  6742 18th Avenue NW

UNIFORMS

Players in the 89er division will be given a cap and uniform t-shirt. Players in the AAA, Major, Junior, & Senior Divisions will be given a cap and jersey to use throughout the season. Players must return the League-owned jersey in its original condition at the end of the season. If the jersey is lost, damaged or modified in any way the player will be liable for the original cost of the uniform. All players, in every division, will now be responsible for providing their own gray baseball pants.

ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

Player assessments are conducted to give the coaches an opportunity to see the skills of each player. This information is then used to create a balance among the teams. Every player is guaranteed a spot on a team. For these reasons it is important to attend the assessment. If you wish to be considered for a Major division team it is MANDATORY that you attend at least one complete assessment. Senior division players may also be required to attend an assessment; this will depend on the number of teams being formed. Outdoor assessments are held rain or shine so dress appropriately. (89er assessments will be indoors). Wear athletic shoes and bring a mitt.

PLAYER PLACEMENT

Players are placed in one of the following divisions based on age and in some cases (AAA & Majors) player ability. Age is determined as of April 30, 2010. Coaches will notify players of their team placement by Monday, February 22.

Baseball Seniors/Juniors – those players who are or will turn 13, 14, 15, or 16 years old by April 30, 2010.  90-foot diamond.  Player draft used for team placement.

• Fees are $110.00 for Seniors (Ages 15 & 16) and $100.00 for Juniors (Ages 13 & 14).
• Skills assessments will be held on Sunday, February 7 and Saturday, February 13 from 9:00am - 11:00am at Loyal Heights #1 (NW 75th St & 22nd Ave NW). Please attend at least one session.
• 13-14 year olds:  All players will play on a Junior Team.
• 15-16 year olds:  All players will play on a Senior Team.

Returning & New Senior Leaguers:  Senior division team players will be notified if they need to attend a skills assessment. Assessments will only be conducted if there will be more than one senior division team in 2010. Any returning Senior Leaguer not registered by February 1 will have his/her place on the team filled. Your only option if this occurs is to be placed on a wait list in order received.

Baseball AAA/Major Divisions - those players who are or will turn 10, 11, or 12 years old by April 30, 2010.  60-foot diamond.  Player draft used for team placement.

• Fees are $90.00
• Outdoor Skills assessments for 10 year olds will be on Sunday, February 7 and Saturday, February 13 from 8:00am - 9:30am at Loyal Heights #2 (NW 75th St & 22nd Ave NW). Please attend at least one session.
• Outdoor Skills assessments for 11-12 year olds will be on Sunday, February 7 and Saturday, February 13 from 9:30am - 11:00am at Loyal Heights #2 (NW 75th St & 22nd Ave NW). Please attend at least one session.
• Players will sign up for a skill assessment time/date at the in-person registration or have one mailed to them if registering online. Each skill assessment will last approximately 90 minutes.
• You must attend at least one entire assessment session to be eligible for a Majors team.
• If your child does not wish to be considered for a Majors division team you must contact David Brandt prior to the first skills assessment.

Returning Major Leaguers:  those players who were on a Majors team in 2009. Returning Majors players do not need to attend a skills assessment. Any returning Major Leaguer not registered by February 1 will have his/her place on the team filled. Your only option if this occurs is to be placed on a wait list in order received.

89er Division - those players who are or will turn 8 or 9 years old by April 30, 2010. 60-foot diamond. Player draft used for team placement.

• Fees are $90.00.
• Skill assessments will be on Monday, February 8 and Tuesday, February 9 from 5:30 - 8:00pm at Salmon Bay School (1810 NW 65th Street) in the East Gym.
• Individual assessment times will be scheduled at either in-person registration or mailed to them if registering online. Each skills assessment will last approximately 15 minutes and four players will be scheduled together.
• Players ages 8 & 9 only may request to be placed on the same team with a friend. To qualify for a “two pack” both players must email their request to the player agent at bllplayeragent@comcast.net.

Big League

If you are a 17 or 18 year old, and are interested in playing Big League in the spring, do not register online at this time. Please contact Juniors/Seniors VP, Don Peterson at don.peterson@usbank.com.

Softball Information

Age Groups: (Age before Jan 1, 2010)

• Age 8-10 Minors: *Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday Practices and Games
• Age 10-12 Majors: *Monday/Wednesday/Friday/Saturday Practices and Games
• Age 13-16 Juniors/Seniors: *Saturdays Practices and Games

* may change based on field availability

Timeline:

• January – Registration/li>
• February – Skills Assessments
• March 1: Practices begin
• AApril 5th First Week of Games

Volunteer Coaches:

We have quite a team of coaches for the upcoming season. We could always use a few extra hands - so if you are interested, please send me an email and I will place you with a team.

New Players:

We are still looking for more girls between the ages of 8 and 16. Feel free to forward this information to others who may be interested in playing softball this coming season.

Please call or email Torrey Volk, Ballard Little League Softball VP, with questions or comments./p>

783-2611 (home)

427-1005 (cell)

torreyvolk@comcast.net 

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