2008 BASEBALL REGISTRATION
Registration is now closed for the 2008 season. Please contact the
for more details.
Welcome to Redmond North Little League! We offer high quality Baseball programs for ages 5-12.
Note that this is NOT for Softball registration. Details on softball registration will be posted on Redmond West Little League web site.
Registration Calendar
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Nov. 5 - Dec. 14:
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Baseball Registration Online for all levels
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Dec. 15 – Jan. 10, 2008:
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late Baseball Registration Online ($25 additional fee) for AAA, Coast and Majors players
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Jan. 31:
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Baseball Registration closes for T-Ball, A Sluggers & AA Sluggers
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Early Feb:
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Player Draft and team formation
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Mid Feb:
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Coaches contact players with team placement
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Early March:
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Practices Begin
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Mid April:
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Games Begin
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Late June:
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Tournament Play Begins and All Star Team Selection
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Early July:
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All Star Tournament Play Begins
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Fees
Baseball: $155 per child
$25 fee for late registration, (starts Dec. 15 Baseball). Players registering after Jan. 10 will be placed on a waiting list and are not guaranteed placement.
Refunds are subject to a $25 handling fee, Refunds after Jan 31 with Board approval only. Contact the registrar@rnll.org.
Financial Assistance is available. Corporate Matching Funds are encouraged (Microsoft form). Forms available in the Document area of the website and may be submitted online to: registrar@rnll.org or mailed to the RNLL PO Box.
Baseball Program Information
Divisions
5-6 years T-Ball
7-8 years Sluggers (Coach-pitch)
9-10 years AAA*
10-11 years Coast*
11-12 years Majors*
*Must attend Player Evaluations. This is not a try-out, all players who register will be placed on a team.
Other Useful Information
Team Formation. T-Ball and Sluggers teams are formed primarily based on school and Buddy requests and do not require player evaluation. Be sure your Buddy names your child as a Buddy. AAA, Coast, and Majors require Player Evaluation. Teams are formed by the coaches using the evaluation scores and a draft process.
Player Evaluations. All AAA, Coast and Majors players MUST attend Player Evaluations. Information from the Evaluations is used by the League to assist in balancing the teams. The Evaluations take about one hour and players will be asked to demonstrate a variety of skills such as throwing, catching, hitting and running. Parents may use this opportunity to complete their registration by showing the required documents: an original, certified birth certificate and proof of residence.
On rare occasions the League will invite an 8 year old to “play-up” in AAA and may allow certain players to attend Player Evaluations IF they 1—register in advance and, 2—submit a recommendation from a previous coach. This information should be sent to the registrar@rnll.org. Parents and players should be aware, however, that attending Player Evaluations does not guarantee placement in AAA. The decision to move a player up will be made by the Player Agent and Division VP based on space availability and the player demonstrating the appropriate level of skill for the higher division.
Playing Up or Down. The League does its best to place players in the division suitable to their age and skill level. The League takes the safety of its players very seriously and therefore occasionally a player will be invited to play up if he/she demonstrates exceptional skill or down if they are not yet ready to play at the level appropriate to their age. For more information please refer to “Playing Up or Down” in the Documents area of the website.
Practices and Games. The schedule for team practices and games will be determined in February after registration closes and teams are formed. Generally teams practice 2x per week and may have 1-2 games per week. Games may be scheduled any day, including Sunday. If you have specific conflicts, please notify your coach.
Equipment. The League provides game jerseys (which must be returned at the end of the season), batting helmets, bats, balls, catchers gear and all field equipment. Players will need to provide: a mitt, game pants, socks and a hat. Often a parent will order equipment for the team to receive a discount.
Fields. T-Ball and Sluggers play on their respective elementary school fields (Wilder, Dickinson and Alcott). AAA, Coast and Majors will have practices and games primarily at Marymoor, Hartman and Redmond Ridge.
Waivers. If you live outside RNLL boundaries would like to request a waiver to play in RNLL, you must apply before the close of registration, Dec. 14. The League must submit all applications to the District for approval and the rules for approval are very narrow and specific. Forms are available in the Documents area of the website. If you have questions, please contact the registrar@rnll.org.
Financial Assistance. If you require financial assistance to participate in the League, we encourage you to apply for a Scholarship. Partial and Full assistance is available and we do offer payment plans. The Form is available in the Documents area of the website and should be submitted to the registrar@rnll.org.
Baseball Registration Process
- Check the RNLL Boundary MAP to confirm you live within RNLL boundaries.
- Determine your child’s “Little League Age,” that is his/her age on April 30, 2008. Children with a “Little League age” of 5-12 are eligible to play baseball.
- Click on Register Online, review the process, fees and age requirements.
- If you do not wish to register online, you may print a registration form and mail it to: PO Box 107, Redmond, WA 98073. You may also register online and submit payment by mail. In-Person registration will be available Jan. 10, 6-7 pm at Lake Washington School District office at Redmond Town Center. Forms are available in the Document area of the website.
- Fill out the Registration form completely.
- Carefully read the Requirements and check the boxes.
- Complete the Payment process. Submit forms. Print a copy of your receipt.
- Complete the Document Check: Bring your child’s original, certified birth certificate AND proof of residency* to Lake Washington School District office at Redmond Town Center, January 10, 6-7 pm or to Player Evaluations. These are required by the national Little League organization and there are NO exceptions. *Proof of Residency can be shown with a recent utility bill or Driver’s License showing your current address.
- Don’t forget Player Evaluations for Baseball 9-12’s!
- Consider making a donation to the League, we are a non-profit organization.
- Sign up to volunteer! We are an all-volunteer organization and can only continue offering our programs with lots of parent help.
Questions? Email registrar@rnll.org
