HOBOKEN LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL (HLL)

 

REGISTRATION INFORMATION - SPRING SEASON  

 

CALLING ALL BASEBALL PLAYERS AGES 7 – 16!!

REGISTRATION WILL “OFFICIALLY” OPEN AT 10:00 AM TODAY! 

 

REGISTRATION DATES: JANUARY 15th - FEBRUARY 10th (MIDNIGHT)

Registration must be completed BEFORE the deadline; all late inquiries will be waitlisted 

 

REGISTRATION FEES (PAID DIRECTLY ON BLUE SOMBRERO):

 

• Residents: $55
• Non-residents attending school in Hoboken: $75
• Participants who receive FREE lunch: NO FEES
  • Qualified participants can redeem and use the coupon code when checking out on the registration website 

 

LIST OF DOCUMENTS TO PREPARE FOR REGISTRATION (BLUE SOMBRERO):

 

• Birth Certificate 
• Medical Form: Medical Release Form
• Proof of Residency Documents OR “School Enrollment Form” https://www.littleleague.org/downloads/school-enrollment-form/

 

SCAN QR CODE FOR SCHOOL FORM!

 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SCHOOL ENROLLMENT FORM 

& RESIDENCY DOCUMENTATION

 

• The school enrollment form serves as “proof of residency” for those that attend school in Hoboken.

 

• Participants who attend school in HOBOKEN regardless of their residency location should complete the school enrollment form; no other residency documents are required

 

• If applicable, download and complete the school enrollment form in collaboration with the child’s school administrator BEFORE STARTING THE ONLINE REGISTRATION and then upload the completed document directly onto BLUE SOMBRERO while registering

 

• When completing the school enrollment form, please note the following information:  

• • LEAGUE ID: 2300706
  • LEAGUE: HOBOKEN LITTLE LEAGUE
  • COACH PITCH/MINOR JUNIORS: SELECT “MINORS” 

 

• Participants who reside in Hoboken AND attend school outside of Hoboken must submit THREE specific proof of residency documents instead of the school enrollment form. To review detailed instructions and obtain the list of acceptable residency documents visit the HLL website

 

• DO NOT FINALIZE the online registration to Blue Sombrero without uploading the completed school enrollment form OR residency documentation; otherwise your data will be considered INCOMPLETE. PLEASE COMPLETE ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AND THEN FINALIZE THE REGISTRATION

 

 

STEPS TO REGISTER & REQUIRED ONLINE LINKS 

To access the online information to register, click the following links OR scan the QR codes

 

1) Create an account (if needed) and complete the online registration to BLUE SOMBRERO: https://tshq.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1802636   

 

 

• Register for ONE DIVISION; select the “PREFERRED” division based on age eligibility
• HLL will adjust the placement whenever needed
• Upload birth certificate BEFORE CHECKING OUT/FINALIZING
• Upload the COMPLETED “school enrollment form” OR residency documentation BEFORE CHECKING OUT/FINALIZING
• Complete the “medical release form” and give it to the team manager/administration after registration at the onset of the season; Click here to download Medical Release Form

 

2) Complete the online enrollment to join TeamSnap (the league management “app”): https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/464232

 

 

• TS will be used for league-wide and team management including rostering, scheduling, communication, & tracking availability

 

• ALL PARTICIPANTS must join our 2025 version of TS at this time, regardless of prior use with other sports or past baseball seasons. Failure to complete this step will delay access to important league-wide communication and information.

 

• Participants will be rostered to their respective teams on TS AND families/coaches will have access to the “app” AFTER team formation has been finalized; the rostering process takes time and TS may not be activated for use until mid-late March (TBD)

 

 

 

 

SIGNING UP FOR AN EVALUATION SESSION ("TRYOUTS")

 

 

 NEW & RISING MINOR/MAJOR LEAGUE CANDIDATES (ONLY) 

 

Participants NEW to the league or those planning to "move up" a division in either the MINOR LEAGUE (baseball aged 8 - 9) or MAJOR LEAGUE (baseball aged 9 - 12) must also complete the online form to sign up for a tryout session 

 

Complete ONE ONLINE FORM to sign up for an evaluation session according to age eligibility/“preferred” program:

 

MAJOR LEAGUE TRYOUT FORM (AGES 9 - 12 ONLY): 

https://forms.gle/1WDxWELznfr8WRxPA

 

 

- OR-

 

MINOR LEAGUE TRYOUT FORM (AGES 8 - 9 ONLY): 

https://forms.gle/tBTsABmbjJ2CUaSz9

 

 

*NOTE: All new/rising players aged 10 - 12 must attend a tryout session for the Major League if not already placed on a team in that division 

 

*For more information about the evaluation sessions/tryouts, please visit the relevant section(s) under “headlines” on the HLL website

 

 

 

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

 

 

LIMITED OPENINGS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR VOLUNTEERS 

 

TEAM MANAGER/HEAD COACH:

Position entails leading a team, providing weekly communication, organizing/running practices, and completing ALL duties as a "head coach" (assigning field positions, formulating and submitting batting line-ups, keeping a scorebook, etc)

 

ASSISTANT COACHES: 

Position entails assisting the team manager/head coach with practices and games as needed, supervising the dugout, coaching bases

 

VOLUNTEER ASSIGNMENTS:

An administrator OR team manager will assign available positions; assignments will take place AFTER the registration has concluded. Completing the registration DOES NOT guarantee a volunteer position in the HLL; positions are granted/filled on an “as-needed” basis

 

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING, YOU MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

 

1. Complete the online registration on ”BLUE SOMBRERO” and indicate the preferred coaching position:https://tshq.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1802636

 

2. Complete the online enrollment with TeamSnap (TS) under VOLUNTEER NAME: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/464232

3. Complete the mandatory background check provided by HLL; an email will follow with instructions after the registration to Blue Sombrero is completed and team assignments have been made. Upon receipt, follow instructions accordingly.

4. Complete a “quick” online form to provide important information to the league: https://forms.gle/8Dczdv7Ti4TGb7uV7 

SCAN QR CODE FOR COACHING FORM!

5. Complete the mandatory online course (“Abuse Awareness for Adults”) @USABDevelops.com

 

SCAN QR CODE FOR COURSE!

 

 

• Submit the certificate upon completion by sending it to: hobokenlittleleaguebaseball@gmail.com
• When emailing the certificate, please label heading as: FULL NAME - 2025 CHILD ABUSE COURSE CERT
• To obtain detailed instructions on how to complete the child abuse coaching course, please review the step-by-step guidelines noted under the “headlines” section on the HLL website

 

 

QUESTIONS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

 

 

Information including schedules, rosters, and other important updates will be published on the HLL website over the next few months

 

Follow us on Instagram @hobokenlittleleaguebaseball

 

If you have specific questions or need assistance during registration or the season, please contact:

 Hobokenlittleleaguebaseball@gmail.com

 

 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! 

Registration for the 2025 SPRING SEASON will open this week! 

REGISTRATION: JANUARY 15th - FEBRUARY 10th (MIDNIGHT)

The list of requirements including the online links AND instructions to register will be available on the website during registration. 

 

PRE-REGISTRATION TIPS: 

To prepare for registration, please review the different program offerings, determine age eligibility, and preview the general information. 

A birth certificate AND residency documentation OR the school form will need to be uploaded onto BLUE SOMBRERO when completing the registration. A medical release form will also need to be completed and given to your team manager at the start of the season. 

Participants can start preparing all documentation ahead of time to ease the registration process. Forms are noted under the "headlines" section on the HLL website or can be downloaded directly from the registration platform. 

Participants aged 7 to 16 are eligible to join the HLL baseball program. Baseball ages are strictly followed. When calculating ages and determining program eligibility, note the birthdate cut-off: 8/31/25

 

 

AVAILABLE PROGRAMS 

 

 

COACH PITCH 

BASEBALL LEAGUE AGE:  7 YEARS OLD 

DOB: 9/1/17 - 8/31/18

NO TRYOUT REQUIRED / REGISTRATION ONLY

*Instructional program, with no prior experience required, designed for new players and those who are transitioning from tee-ball interested in learning the game, and ready to hit from live pitching (Coaches pitch to players, non-hard ball)

 

MINOR JUNIORS 

BASEBALL LEAGUE AGE: 8 - 9

DOB: 9/1/15 - 8/31/17

NO TRYOUT REQUIRED / REGISTRATION ONLY 

*Transitional program intended to develop the fundamentals of baseball and prepare for the "player pitch" divisions. Players will learn to pitch/hit in a safe environment (non-hard ball)

 

MINOR LEAGUE 

BASEBALL LEAGUE AGES: 8 - 12

DOB: 9/1/12 - 8/31/17

TRYOUT REQUIRED FOR NEW & RETURNING/"RISING" PLAYERS NOT ALREADY PLACED ON A MINOR LEAGUE TEAM

(AGES 10+ MUST ATTEND A TRYOUT FOR MAJORS)

*The program focuses on “player pitch” using hard baseballs and prepares players for advanced play in the Major League. Limited roster spots are available. Players (aged 8 - 9) who are not drafted to a team will be placed in the Minor Juniors. 

 

MAJOR LEAGUE 

BASEBALL LEAGUE AGES: 9 - 12

DOB: 9/1/12 - 8/31-16

TRYOUT REQUIRED FOR NEW & "RISING" PLAYERS NOT ALREADY PLACED ON A MAJOR LEAGUE TEAM 

(AGES 10+ MUST ATTEND A TRYOUT FOR MAJORS)

*Advanced program designed for players who are ready to face the highest level of competitive play in our league and faster pitching. Limited roster spots are available. Players who are not drafted to a team will be placed in the Minor League.

 

JUNIOR & SENIOR DIVISIONS 

 

JUNIOR LEAGUE: BASEBALL LEAGUE AGES: 13 - 14

DOB: 9/1/10 - 8/31/12

PROGRAM SPECIFICS WILL BE SHARED AFTER REGISTRATION - TBD

*Transitional program following the Major League that prepares players for high school level

*All games will be played on the 60/90 field; travel may be required

*Program will be organized according to enrollment data/numbers - TBD

*All participants must follow the same registration procedure as the other HLL baseball programs 

 

SENIOR LEAGUE: BASEBALL LEAGUE AGES: 15 - 16

DOB: 9/1/08 - 8/31/10

*High school-aged players/rules

*Typically requires travel and competitive league play against other local towns

*All games will be played on the 60/90 field

*All participants must follow the same registration procedure as the other HLL baseball programs

 

NOTE: The league DOES NOT sponsor programs for younger participants aged 3 - 6; the City of Hoboken Recreation Department runs instructional programs (ages 3 - 6) and tee ball (age 6) for those within that age range. Participants interested in joining the instructional programs should register directly on RECDESK with the City of Hoboken and should NOT try to sign up for Hoboken Little League. Registration on RECDESK for the youth instructional programs and tee ball will open on February 24th (5:00 PM). For more information and to register, visit hobokenrecdesk.com.

 

 

QUESTIONS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 

 

 

For more information about the registration process and to obtain updates throughout the upcoming baseball season, please regularly visit the Hoboken Little League website. Note that information including scheduling is still being revised/finalized; information will continue to be updated over the next few months

 

Follow us on Instagram @hobokenlittleleaguebaseball

 

If you have specific questions or need assistance during registration or throughout the season, please contact:

Hobokenlittleleaguebaseball@gmail.com