SPRING BALL - Frequently Asked Questions (1/8/23)
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FOLLOWING FAQ RESPOSNES PERTAIN TO SPRING BALL ONLY.
How and when do we register?
In most cases, registration is done through our online portal. Payment is made with CashApp. Registration for the Spring Season usually begins in early January and is open for two to three weeks, or until all available spaces are filled. For more information, please refer to the tab labeled Registration Information.
In most cases, registration is done through our online portal. Payment is made with CashApp. Registration for the Spring Season usually begins in early January and is open for two to three weeks, or until all available spaces are filled. For more information, please refer to the tab labeled Registration Information.
Can anyone play in the WBLL zone?
Little League places most cities into zones. Players are required to play within the zone that they live in or go to to school in. If you live in one zone, but go to school in another, you can pick whichever zone is best for you. If you accidentally register in the wrong zone, some leagues will allow you to play, but you will not be able to be selected to the post-season Allstar teams. These rules apply to our Spring Season. A map of our zone can be found under the tab labeled Maps. For our Fall Season, we allow players and teams from throughout the area.
Little League places most cities into zones. Players are required to play within the zone that they live in or go to to school in. If you live in one zone, but go to school in another, you can pick whichever zone is best for you. If you accidentally register in the wrong zone, some leagues will allow you to play, but you will not be able to be selected to the post-season Allstar teams. These rules apply to our Spring Season. A map of our zone can be found under the tab labeled Maps. For our Fall Season, we allow players and teams from throughout the area.
What are the ages and divisions for Little League play?
League age is sometimes different than a player's real age. League age is determined by charts that Little League headquarters provides all leagues annually. They can be found in the tab labeled Determining League Age. Generally, players are placed in divisions according to their league age with some (exceptions). Exceptions are made for ages in (parenthesis) by contacting a Player Agent at the time of registration.
T-Ball: ages 4-6, (7)
Coach-Pitch: ages 7-8, (6)
Minors: ages 9-11, (8)
Majors: ages 10-12
Intermediate: ages 12-13
Juniors: ages 13-14
Seniors: ages 13-15
League age is sometimes different than a player's real age. League age is determined by charts that Little League headquarters provides all leagues annually. They can be found in the tab labeled Determining League Age. Generally, players are placed in divisions according to their league age with some (exceptions). Exceptions are made for ages in (parenthesis) by contacting a Player Agent at the time of registration.
T-Ball: ages 4-6, (7)
Coach-Pitch: ages 7-8, (6)
Minors: ages 9-11, (8)
Majors: ages 10-12
Intermediate: ages 12-13
Juniors: ages 13-14
Seniors: ages 13-15
When are practices?
Practices days, times, and location are decided by each coach on their own. Generally, teams will practice 1-3 times per week in the evening after 5:30.
Practices days, times, and location are decided by each coach on their own. Generally, teams will practice 1-3 times per week in the evening after 5:30.
When are games?
For players age 4-12 years old, games are scheduled Monday through Friday, 5:30-10:00pm, and on Saturdays throughout the day, as necessary. In most cases, games are held at West Brownville Little League Park or at a nearby partner league site, if necessary.
For players age 13-15, games will vary and may require some out of town travel.
In most cases, teams only have two games per week. Game schedules are posted once teams are formed and games are about to begin.
For players age 4-12 years old, games are scheduled Monday through Friday, 5:30-10:00pm, and on Saturdays throughout the day, as necessary. In most cases, games are held at West Brownville Little League Park or at a nearby partner league site, if necessary.
For players age 13-15, games will vary and may require some out of town travel.
In most cases, teams only have two games per week. Game schedules are posted once teams are formed and games are about to begin.
What are tryouts all about?
Tryouts are mandatory for all players league age 9-15 who are not already on a majors division team. Tryouts are also required for players league age 8 who request to play up in the minors division.
Tryouts allow coaches to assemble the most competitive team possible while also allowing the available talent to be spread evenly between all teams. Players who do not attend tryouts cannot be drafted by a coach.
Tryouts are mandatory for all players league age 9-15 who are not already on a majors division team. Tryouts are also required for players league age 8 who request to play up in the minors division.
Tryouts allow coaches to assemble the most competitive team possible while also allowing the available talent to be spread evenly between all teams. Players who do not attend tryouts cannot be drafted by a coach.
What equipment is required?
The league furnishes all players with a jersey and a cap. We also furnish each coach with an allowance to purchase practice equipment. We also purchase game balls for all games and compensate umpires and announcers/scorekeepers, when available.
Parents need to furnish their players with pants, socks, shoes, belt, glove, bat, and wiffle balls for practice at home. A batting tee is also highly recommended, but not required. Check our website and facebook page for discount coupons from Dick's Sporting Goods.
The league furnishes all players with a jersey and a cap. We also furnish each coach with an allowance to purchase practice equipment. We also purchase game balls for all games and compensate umpires and announcers/scorekeepers, when available.
Parents need to furnish their players with pants, socks, shoes, belt, glove, bat, and wiffle balls for practice at home. A batting tee is also highly recommended, but not required. Check our website and facebook page for discount coupons from Dick's Sporting Goods.
How do I volunteer?
WBLL is run almost entirely by volunteers. They are the lifeblood of our league. Our board of directors, our coaches, and our assistant coaches are all volunteers. All volunteers are required to complete a confidential and mandatory background check for the safety of our players. Check the Coaches & Volunteers tab for more information on what is required and who to contact.
WBLL is run almost entirely by volunteers. They are the lifeblood of our league. Our board of directors, our coaches, and our assistant coaches are all volunteers. All volunteers are required to complete a confidential and mandatory background check for the safety of our players. Check the Coaches & Volunteers tab for more information on what is required and who to contact.
What is the park and mailing address?
Our park is located just behind the fire station that is located on Old Alice Rd. Our physical address is: 1295 Cottonwood Dr, Brownsville, TX 78520. Our mailing address is: 5 Boca Chica Blvd, Ste 15C, Brownsville, TX 78520. Maps to our park can be found under the tab labeled Maps.
Our park is located just behind the fire station that is located on Old Alice Rd. Our physical address is: 1295 Cottonwood Dr, Brownsville, TX 78520. Our mailing address is: 5 Boca Chica Blvd, Ste 15C, Brownsville, TX 78520. Maps to our park can be found under the tab labeled Maps.
