HOBOKEN LITTLE LEAGUE

ALL MANAGERS AND COACHES MUST COMPLETE THE DIAMOND LEADER PROGRAM AND THE ABUSE AWARENESS FOR ADULTS COURSE TO COACH OR MANAGE AN ALL STAR TEAM 

Online Link to the Diamond Leaders Course: Diamond Leaders Program

Online Link to the Abuse Awareness Course: ABUSE AWARENESS FOR ADULTS

In 1939 Little League Baseball is founded by Carl Stotz, who enlists help from others in the community. Mr. Stotz, George Bebble and Bert Bebble are the first three managers. ... A $30 donation is sufficient to purchase uniforms for each of the first three teams, named after their sponsors: Lycoming Dairy, Lundy Lumber, and Jumbo Pretzel. … The first season is played in a vacant lot near the outfield fence of Bowman Field.

In 1951, just 12 years later Hoboken, N.J. is granted a charter in Little League Baseball. The league name was Hoboken Recreation League; our first President was Thomas A. Gallo, Vice-President Jerry Malloy, and Treasurer Tony Calland. The league consisted of four teams, Unico Club managed by Dick Canzano, Recreation managed by James Clyons, J.J. Pascale managed by Tony Calland, and City Democrates managed by Sal Salenga. They played a 12 game Season.

In 1952 we were charted as the Hoboken Little League, but we only charted 3 teams, the Gallo Club, Unico Club, and City Club.

In 1953, we charted two leagues, the Hoboken Recreation Little League and the Hoboken Recreation League North, with John J. Grogan serving as President of the Leagues, and Thomas A. Gallo serving as Commissioner. The HRLL had four teams, Colts, Bears, Cubs, Yanks; the North Charter also had four teams, Yankees, Giants, Dodgers, Indians.

In 1954, with John Mellow as President, the League charted a South League and a North League, the North consisted of the Nelson’s, Gallo’s, Kiwanis, and Casalino’s, while the South, consisted of the Giants, Yanks, Dodgers, and Red Sox.

In 1955, the South had the Nelson’s, Gallo’s, Kiwanis, and Casalino’s, while the North Had Pascale’s’ Silon’s, Borelli’s, and Unico.

In 1956, the league is realigned and the North has the Unico, Kiwanis, Lions, and Silon’s, while the South has the Casalino’s, Borelli’s, Nelson’s, and Gallo’s.

In 1957 the South grows to 6 teams, the Casalino’s, Elks, Borelli’s, Gallo’s, Nelson’s, and Muzzi’s, while the North stays the same with four teams.

In 1958, with Salvatore D’Amelio as President the North adds two teams, P.A.L. and Smith & Owens, making six teams in each charter.

In 1959, the South now consists of four teams, Casalino’s, Gallo’s, Nelson’s, and Troy’s, with the north having six teams, the P.A.L., smith & Owens, Silons, V>F>W., I.L.A. and Muzzi.

In 1960 the North drops the Silons, and adds the C.W.V. and the South stays the same.

In 1962 Charles C. Casalino is President both leagues stay the same, but the South has an 18 game schedule while the North has a 15 game schedule and all rosters have 15 players.

In 1963 the North drops Muzzi and Smith & Owens, but adds the Nekoboh’s, and Local 560, while the South stays the same.

In 1964 both the North and South have 6 teams; records no longer identify the teams in the league.

League Presidents: 1951-Thomas a. Gallo, 1953- John J. Grogan, 1954-John Mellow, 1958-Salvatore D’Amelio, 1962-Charles C. Casalino, 1980 James J. Farina 1995 Tim Calligy, 2001 Anthony Cardino, 2006 James J. Farina, was again named as League President and is still serving the Hoboken Little League.
In 1972 Hoboken native Maria Pepe, at age 12, pitched three Little League games for the Young Democrats team. This was the same team which her friends from the neighborhood had joined, so she joined as well, after having been invited to play by Little League coach Jim Farina. Pepe was asked to leave the team after the Little League "threatened to revoke Hoboken's charter. The refusal to allow Pepe to play attracted the attention of the National Organization for Women (NOW).  A court case began on Pepe's behalf, which was supported by NOW. Ultimately the New Jersey Superior Court decided that Little League must allow girls to try out. As a result, the Little League organization began a program specifically for girls starting in 1974.
Pepe became a minor celebrity and drew media attention to various women's causes at the time. The New York Yankees made her an honorary "Yankee for a day".
In 2004 she lent her glove and hat to the Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. On August 20, 2004 she was also honored by Little League Baseball by being asked to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the 2004 Little League World Series in South Williamsport.
In 2009 Little International granted the Hoboken little league North and South Charters permission to merge. And play under one Charter.

IN 2019 HOBOKEN LITTLE LEAGUE WENT FROM 12 TEAMS TO TEN TEAMS, ELKS, POLICE DEPT. FIRE DEPT, YOUNG DEMS, STANS,CASSESA'S, RUSSO'S, MAS DEMOLITION, CHIRICHELLA BOYS, MARIO'S PIZZA  

CITY CHAMPIONS                        DISTRICT 7 CHAMPIONS

1951- ?                               1959-HOBOKEN NORTH 
1952-?                                1962-HOBOKEN SOUTH 
1953-?                                1963-HOBOKEN CENTRAL 
1954-?                                1976-HOBOKEN  
1955-?                                1981-HOBOKEN SOUTH  
1956-CASSOLINOS                    1986-HOBOKEN SOUTH
1957-CASSOLINO'S                   1990-HOBOKEN NORTH 
1958-TROYS.                           1991-HOBOKEN SOUTH 
1959-?                                2006-HOBOKEN SOUTH 
1960-P.A.L                              2013-HOBOKEN                           
1961-LIONS,                           2014-HOBOKEN
1962-KIWANIS
1963-NEKOBOH'S
1964-TROYS
1965-P.A.L.
1966-C.W.V.
1967-NELSON'S
1968-ELKS
1969-GALLO'S,
1970-?,
1971-TROYS 
1972-TROYS
1973-?,
1974-ST.JOE'S,
1975-TROYS,
1976-ST. JOE'S,
1977-MIKE'S A.C.,
1978-ST. JOE'S,
1979-ST. JOE'S 
1980-STAN'S,
1981-MILNE BOYS,
1982-UNICO,
1983-?,
1984-?,
1985-YOUNG DEMS,
1986-YOUNG DEMS,
1987-TROYS,
1988-UNICO,
1989-ST.JOE'S,
1990-ELKS,
1991-?,
1992-MIKE'S A.C.,
1993-PICCOLO'S,
1994-PICCOLO'S,
1995-PICCOLO'S,
1996-ELKS,
1997-H.E.A.,
1998-ELKS,
1999-YOUNG DEMS,
2000-STAN'S,
2001-YOUNG DEMS,
2002-H.E.A.,
2003-HOBOKEN POLICE DEPT. 
2004-ELKS,
2005-ELKS,
2006-ELKS,
2007-RUSSO'S,
2008-MAS DEMOLITION,
2009-M-H CONSTRUCTION,
2010-YOUNG DEMS,
2011-DOM'S BAKERY,
2012-MAS DEMOLITIOM,
2013-DOM'S BAKERY

2014-ELKS

2015-

2016-CHIRICHELLA BOYS

2017-CHIRICHELLA BOYS

2018-STAN'S

2019-ELKS

2020-COVID 19 SHORT SEASON

2021-CASSESA'S

2022- CASSESA'S

2023-CASSESA'S

2024-STAN'S

DISTRICT 7 LLBB CHAMPIONS (12U):

2024 - HOBOKEN

2023 - ELMORA

2022 - ELMORA

2021 - ELMORA

2020 - NO SEASON (COVID)

2019 - ELMORA-MID ATLANTIC CHAMPION

2018 - ELMORA TROOPERS - SECTION 2 CHAMPION

2017 - WASHINGTON PARK - SECTION 2 CHAMPION

2016 - ROBERTO CLEMENTE

2015 - ELMORA

2014 - ELMORA

2013 - HOBOKEN

2012 - NORTH BERGEN SOUTH - SECTION 2 CHAMPION

2011 - West New York American

2010 - West New York American - SECTION 2 CHAMPION

2009 - West New York American

2008 - North Bergen South - SECTION 2 CHAMPION

2007 - Roberto Clemente (Jersey City)

2006 - Hoboken South

2005 - West New York National

2004 - West New York National

2003 - Lincoln Park (Jersey City)

2002 - Pershing Field (Jersey City)

2001 - West New York National

2000 - West New York National

1999 - West New York National

1998 - West New York American

1997 - West New York American

1996 - College (Jersey City)

1995 - West New York American

1994 - West New York National

1993 - Secaucus

1992 - Roberto Clemente (Jersey City)

1991 - Hoboken South

1990 - Hoboken North

1989 - Secaucus

1988 - Roberto Clemente (Jersey City) - SECTION 2 CHAMPION & STATE CHAMPION

1987 - Secaucus- SECTION 2 CHAMPION

1986 - Hoboken South - SECTION 2 CHAMPION

1985 - Secaucus

1984 - Greenville National (Jersey City)

1983 - Greenville National (Jersey City)

1982 - West New York National

1981 - Hoboken South

1980 - Greenville National (Jersey City)

1979 - West New York National

1978 - Greenville National (Jersey City)

1977 - North Bergen South - SECTION 2 CHAMPION

1976 - Hoboken

1975 - Secaucus

1974 - Downtown (Jersey City)

1973 - Lincoln Park (Jersey City)

1972 - West New York American

1971 - College (Jersey City)

1970 - West New York American

1969 - Washington Park (Jersey City)

1968 - West New York National

1967 - West New York American

1966 - West New York American - SECTION 2 CHAMPION & STATE CHAMPION & EASTERN REGION CHAMPION

1965 - West New York American - SECTION 2 CHAMPION & STATE CHAMPION

1964 - Secaucus - SECTION 2 CHAMPION

1963 - Hoboken Central

1962 - Hoboken South

1961 - Greenville American (Jersey City)

1960 - WEST NEW YORK AMERICAN - SECTION 2 CHAMPION & STATE CHAMPION

1959 - Hoboken North

1958 - North Bergen Central

JUNE 21st  

• JUNIOR DIVISION: HOBOKEN (11) vs ROBERTO CLEMENTE (12) -  8 INNINGS
• JUNIOR DIVISION: BAYONNE (11) vs SECAUCUS (0)

JUNE 22nd:

• SENIOR DIVISION: HOBOKEN (2) vs SECAUCUS (6) @ 6:00 PM (AT KANE STADIUM - AWAY)
• 8 YR OLD DIVISION: HOBOKEN (0) vs  ELMORA (5) @ 10:00 AM (AT HOBOKEN  - HOME)

JUNE 23rd 

• JUNIOR DIVISION: ELMORA (0) vs BAYONNE (19)
• JUNIOR DIVISION: R.C. (16) vs W.N.Y. (6) 
• SENIOR DIVISION: SECAUCUS (1) vs ELMORA (2) @ 3:00 PM (AT KANE STADIUM)

JUNE 24th

• JUNIOR DIVISION: HOBOKEN (22) vs  ELMORA (12) @ 7:00 PM (AT ROBERTO CLEMENTE)
• SENIOR DIVISION: HOBOKEN (11) vs BAYONNE (1) @ 7:00 PM (AT KANE STADIUM)
• 12U (LLBB) DIVISION: ELMORA (1) vs SECAUCUS (2) @ 7:00 PM (AT ELMORA)

JUNE 25th:

• 11U DIVISION: ELMORA (1) vs BAYONNE (8)
• SENIOR DIVISION: HOBOKEN (6) vs SECAUCUS (2)
• JUNIOR DIVISION: BAYONNE (10) vs  ROBERTO CLEMENTE (0) 

JUNE 27th:

• 8U DIVISION: HOBOKEN  (6) vs W.N.Y. (3)
• 10U DIVISION: HOBOKEN (15) vs W.N.Y (7)
• 9U DIVISION: HOBOKEN (8) vs LODI (2)
• SENIOR DIVISION: HOBOKEN (2) vs ELMORA (0)
• SENIOR DIVISION: HOBOKEN (2) vs ELMORA (17)
• JUNIOR DIVISION: HOBOKEN (10) vs SECAUCUS (3)
• JUNIOR DIVISION: HOBOKEN (0) vs ROBERTO CLEMENTE (6)

JUNE 28th: 

• 12U HOBOKEN (5) vs SECAUCUS (1) 
• 11U HOBOKEN (10) vs BAYONNE (1) 
• 10U HOBOKEN (6) vs SECAUCUS (8) 

JUNE 29th: HOBOKEN FIELD (HOME GAMES)

• 9-YEAR-OLD TOURNAMENT (4 GAMES):
  • NORTH ARLINGTON vs RUTHERFORD @ NOON
  • HASBROUCK HEIGHTS vs WOOD-RIDGE @ 2:00 PM
  • HOBOKEN (5) vs NUTLEY (0) @ 4:00 PM
  • LODI vs EAST RUTHERFORD @ 6:00 PM

JULY 1st: HOBOKEN FIELD (HOME GAME)

• 10U DIVISION: HOBOKEN (12) vs ELMORA (2) @ 7:00 PM

JULY 2nd: 

• 11U CHAMPIONSHIP: HOBOKEN (9) vs  BAYONNE (8) @ 7 PM (AT HOBOKEN)
• 9U DIVISION: HOBOKEN (15) vs EAST RUTHERFORD (0) @ 8:00 PM (AT LODI)

• 12U DIVISION: HOBOKEN (5) vs W.N.Y. (2) @ 7:00 PM (AT WEST NEW YORK)
• 8U DIVISION: HOBOKEN (6) vs BAYONNE (3) @ 7:00 PM (AT SECAUCUS)

JULY 3rd: HOBOKEN FIELD (HOME GAME)

• 10U DIVISION: HOBOKEN (2) vs W.N.Y (5) 

DISTRICT TOURNAMENT/GAME

JULY 8th: 

• 9U DIVISION: CHAMPIONSHIP GAME - HOBOKEN 4 vs RUTHERFORD 1

JULY 9TH: 

• 12U DIVISION: CHAMPIONSHIP GAME - HOBOKEN  4 vs BAYONNE  9
• 10U DIVISION: CHAMPIONSHIP GAME SECAUCUS 4 vs BAYONNE 3
• 9U DIVISION: CHAMPIONSHIP GAME - HOBOKEN 6 vs RUTHERFORD 4
• 10U DIVISION: CHAMPIONSHIP GAME- SECAUCUS 1 vs BAYONNE. 9  
• 12U DIVISION: "IF" CHAMPIONSHIP GAME - HOBOKEN 4 vs BAYONNE 2

SECTION 2: 11U TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

7/8/24 - 7/13/24; ALL GAMES HELD AT 667 GLENWOOD AVE, TEANECK 

JULY 8th :

• 5:45 PM - RUTHERFORD vs CALDWELL
• 8:00 PM - HOBOKEN 15 vs TEANECK 3
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• JULY 9th:

• 5:45 PM - RUTHERFORD 9 vs TEANECK 8
• 8:00 PM - HOBOKEN 7 vs CALDWELL 0

JULY 11th:

• 6:45 PM - CALDWELL(13) vs  RUTHERFORD (15)

JULY 12th 

• 6:45 PM - CHAMPIONSHIP GAME HOBOKEN (8) vs RUTHERFORD (0)

SECTION 2: 12's/LLBB TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE: 

7/12/24 - 7/18/24; ALL GAMES PLAYED AT THE HOBOKEN FIELD  

• JULY 12TH: 
  • GAME @ 6:00 PM - LIVINGSTON (9) vs RUTHERFORD (1)
  • GAME @ 8:00 PM - TEANECK (0) vs HOBOKEN (1)
• JULY 14TH:
  • GAME @ 5:00 PM LIVINGSTON (5) vs HOBOKEN (3)
  • GAME @ 7:00 PM RUTHERFORD (0) vs TEANECK (3)
• JULY 15TH: GAME HOBOKEN  (5) v TEANECK (1)
• JULY 17TH: CHAMPIONSHIP GAME LIVINGSTON (3) v HOBOKEN (4)
• JULY 18TH: LIVINGSTON (3) v HOBOKEN (2)  

STATE TOURNAMENT: 11U SCHEDULE 

7/18 - 7/22/24; ALL GAMES PLAYED AT WALLINGTON LITTLE LEAGUE  (255 MOUNT PLEASANT AVE, WALLINGTON NJ)

JULY 18th:

• GAME 1: 6:00 PM - HOBOKEN 2 vs MORRISTOWN 10
• GAME 2: 8:00 PM - TOMS RIVER vs HADDONFIELD

JULY 19th:

• GAME 3: 6:00PM - HOBOKEN (4) vs TOMS RIVER (5)
• GAME 4: 8:00PM - MORRISTOWN (2) vs HADDONFIELD (3)

JULY 20th:

• GAME 5: 1:00 PM - TOMS RIVER (12) vs  MORRISTOWN 2(2)

JULY 21st:

• GAME 6: 1:00 PM - CHAMPIONSHIP GAME-HADDONFIELD (9)  vs TOMS RIVER (5)

10U TOURNAMENT JULY 23RD AT NOTTINGHAM LL HAMILTON, N.J.

GAME 1 - GLEN ROCK (12) vs  BAYONNE  (6)

GAME 2 - NOTTINGHAM (6) vs HARRISON TWP (7)

GAME 3 - BAYONNE (0) vs  NOTTINGHAM (16) 

GAME 4-  GLEN ROCK  (7) vs  HARRISON TWP (6)

GAME 5 - NOTTINGHAM  (7) vs  HARRISON TWP (6)

GAME 6- CHAMPIONSHIP NOTTINGHAM (11) vs  GLEN ROCK (1)

GAME 7- CHAMPIONSHIP  NOTTINGHAM (8) vs GLEN ROCK (3) 

CONGRATS TO NOTTINGHAM ON WINNING THE 10U N.J. CHAMPIONSHIP

12U TOURNAMENT JULY 24TH AT FREEHOLD TWP, N.J.

GAME 1 - MORRISTOWN (9) vs LININGSTON (1) 

GAME 2 - LINCROFT (5) vs BLACKWOOD (3)

GAME 3 - LIVINGSTON (7) vs BLACKWOOD (5)

GAME 4 - MORRISTOWN (11) vs LINCROFT (1)

GAME 5-LIVINGSTON (1) vs LINCROFT (11) 

GAME 6- CHAMPIONSHIP MORRISTOWN (9) vs LINCROFT (4)

CONGRATS TO MORRISTOWN 12U STATE

 8U TOURNAMENT JULY 26 AT TEANECK SOUTHERN LL

GAME 1-PARAMUS (11) vs Elmora (2)

GAME 2-JACKSON (7) vs SWEDESBORO (8)

GAME 3-ELMORA (11) vs JACKSON ON (5) 

GAME 4-PARAMUS (7)vs SWEDESBORO (11)

GAME 5- ELMORA (0) vs PARAMUS (10) ON 7/30 AT 6:30 PM

GAME 6-CHAMPIONSHIP GAME-SWEDESBORO (3) vs PARAMUS (13)

GAME 7- CHAMPIONSHIP GAME-PARAMUS vs SWEDESBORO 8/03 AT 11:00 AM

TRYOUT SCHEDULE / INFORMATION FOR MINOR & MAJOR LEAGUE CANDIDATES/REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS

Last Updated: 3/1/24

WEATHER UPDATE (3/1/24)

Changes have been made to the tryout schedule due to inclement weather on Saturday (3/2)

All outdoor sessions on Saturday have been rescheduled; candidates impacted have been notified

The revised schedule will take place as follows:

MAJOR LEAGUE:

DATE: Sunday, March 3rd

LOCATION: Sgt. William Fesken Memorial Field (25 5th Street in Hoboken)

Session I (Saturday Candidates Only): 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

(ARRIVAL CHECK IN: 9:15 AM)

Session II: 11:00 AM - 1:00

ARRIVAL/CHECK IN: 10:45 AM

MINOR LEAGUE:

DATE: Saturday, March 2nd

LOCATION: Multi-Purpose Center (124 Grand Street, 2nd Floor Gym, in Hoboken)

TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 PM

ARRIVAL/CHECK IN: 6:20 PM

DATE: Sunday, March 3rd - (SESSIONS ARE CLOSED)

LOCATION: Sgt. William Fesken Memorial Field (25 5th Street in Hoboken)

SESSION I: 1:30 - 3:30 PM

ARRIVAL/CHECK IN: 1:15 PM

SESSION II: 4:00 PM

ARRIVAL/CHECK IN: 3:45 PM

• NO "walk-ons" will be permitted - all candidates must have completed the online form to sign up for a tryout session AND received a confromation email from the league to attend
• Candidates are only allowed to attend their scheduled session (one session / per candidate in only one division; please do not show up for a session in another division)

WHAT TO BRING:

• Baseball Bat (recommended)
• Baseball Glove (required)
• Batting Gloves (optional)
• Helmet - (optional)
• A labeled water bottle (if desired)
• Candidates should not bring additional equipment/belongings to the session
• We will have extra baseball bats on hand to borrow as needed 

ATTIRE:

• Candidates should wear comfortable athletic clothing, a baseball cap, and appropriate footwear (e.g., sneakers or molded/turf cleats)
• Metal cleats are NOT permitted on the field
• Candidates should dress according to the weather and wear warm layers; it is recommended that all candidates have a jacket to wear during the downtime (if needed)

LOGISTICS:

• All candidates should arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled session, unless otherwise noted
• Upon arrival, all candidates must "check in" with a representative at the designated table located near the third base side (or check-in table if moved inside to the Multi-Center)
• Parents/Guardians are not required to attend/observe (optional)
• Parents/Guardians must release their children with the on-site administrators after the “check-in” process has been completed and need to remain outside the facility boundaries during the tryout
• Parents/Guardians should refrain from communicating with their children and/or “coaching” them during the tryout; please allow the administrators to lead the event without any interruptions and give your child the space to take risks and perform at his/her own pace
• Candidates will be released/dismissed directly after they have performed in the tryout; the timing of dismissal will vary per candidate and is dependent on completion
• Please let an administrator know during the check-in process if your child is NOT permitted to self-dismiss after the session concludes
• Please note that parents/guardians are NOT permitted on the field or in the stands with the children/coaches for any reason; NO EXCEPTIONS
• We cannot take requests for the order/timing of your child’s tryout. Please DO NOT ask to have your child move ahead/or behind others during the tryout
  
  

WEATHER CANCELLATION/DELAY:

Important updates regarding weather/schedule changes will be provided over email and posted on the home page of our website whenever possible at https://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=hobll 

CHANGE IN STATUS/PARTICIPATION:

If your plans/intentions have changed, your child is NOT planning to attend his/her assigned tryout session, and/or no longer wants to join the Major OR Minor League divisions, please let us know as soon as possible so we can plan accordingly.

TEAM PLACEMENT & NEXT STEPS:

Attending a tryout session does NOT guarantee placement on a team in the Major OR Minor League division; there are limited roster spots available. 

Notification of team placement will take place shortly after the drafts are held on/around:

• • • Major League: March 13th
    • Minor League: March 20th

• Team managers will contact all drafted players with an invitation to join their team and will share any important information at that time
• While the managers/league attempt to reach out to families within 24 - 48 hours after the draft process, please allow a few days, and in some cases, up to a week for the entire team formation process to unfold
• Please remain sensitive to the circumstances of others during the period following the draft; some candidates may not have been drafted to a team OR may not have received news about their team placement
• All candidates that are NOT placed on a team in the Minor League division will automatically be placed into the Minor Juniors and will play baseball on a team in that division. All candidates that are not placed in the Major League division will automatically be placed into the Minor league draft for team placement. In either case, an administrator will contact families with relevant information and to discuss/solidify a plan.

REMINDER FOR ANY CANDIDATES WITH AN INCOMPLETE REGISTRATION:

Candidates should have already completed (or must complete) all of the required registration steps to participate as follows: 

1. Registration with the City of Hoboken (RECDESK):  https://hoboken.recdesk.com/Community/Program
2. Enrollment to HLL Charter/"Blue Sombrero": https://tshq.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1802636
3. Enrollment on TeamSnap league-wide management: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/412195 

• All participants with an incomplete registration will need to finalize any outstanding requirements before the season. This includes enrolling with the Little League International Charter (Blue Sombrero) AND finalizing insurance waivers/payment on RECDESK.
• All participants must also join the latest version of TeamSnap (2024 version); if you have not already completed this step, please take care of it as soon as possible to avoid any delays in using our league-wide management system.
• We have attempted to contact as many candidates as possible who still have an incomplete registration though it is possible that we have not reached everyone. If you are missing any parts to the registration, we will contact you directly and provide further instructions about how to finalize this process; for some participants, this may take place after the team formation process - TBD

For more information and to obtain updates about the upcoming season, please regularly visit the HLL website: https://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=hobll

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Cara Hilton: hobokenlittleleaguebaseball@gmail.com

ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT THE PARENTS AND FANS WERE TREATED TO A PERFORMANCE FROM A PLAYER THAT DOES NOT COME TOO OFTEN.  CHRISTIAN YANDELL OF THE ELKS, THREW WHAT IS KNOWN IN THE BASEBALL WORLD AS A PERFECT GAME, HE ALLOWED ZERO HITS AND ZERO RUNS, WITH NO WALKS WHILE STRIKING OUT 13 OF THE 18 BATTERS HE FACED AND PITCHED A COMPLETE GAME THROWING 64 PITCHES IN 6 INNINGS.  

UPDATED WEATHER PLAN FOR SATURDAY, MAY 20th:  

• ALL OUTDOOR PRACTICES FOR MINOR & MAJOR LEAGUE HAVE BEEN CANCELED 
• ALL MAJOR LEAGUE PRACTICES WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE INDOOR CAGE FOLLOWING THE SCHEDULE NOTED BELOW
• ALL MINOR LEAGUE TEAMS ALREADY SCHEDULED FOR INDOOR CAGE PRACTICES WILL RESUME ON AN ADJUSTED SCHEDULE AS NOTED BELOW
• ALL MINOR LEAGUE GAMES HAVE BEEN CANCELED
• ALL MINOR JUNIOR PRACTICES HAVE BEEN CANCELED
• ALL COACH PITCH GAMES HAVE BEEN CANCELED

ATTENTION HOBOKEN LITTLE LEAGUE FAMILIES/COACHES:

IMPORTANT HOUSEKEEPING/REMINDERS:

To maintain safety, preserve our facility, and allow us to efficiently run the program, we need all families/coaches/spectators to adhere to the following guidelines: 

• All baseball bats shall bear the USA Baseball logo signifying that the bat meets the USA bat/USA Baseball youth bat performance standard (more specific information regarding baseball bats and other gear/equipment is noted on the HLL website under "headlines")

• All players under the league age of "12" in the MAJOR LEAGUE need to wear a protector c-flap (or cage) on their helmet (all other younger divisions need to wear a cage)

• Pitchers are REQUIRED to wear a heart guard when on the mound - NO EXCEPTIONS

• It is strongly recommended that all players wear a heart guard to the games for safety reasons and to remain prepared for positional changes that may suddenly (or unexpectedly) take place during the game

• Catchers are REQUIRED to wear protective gear including an athletic cup (males) AND a throat protector at all times - NO EXCEPTIONS

• NO metal spikes on the fields (turf/molded cleats only)

• NO seeds, food, or gum in the dugout, on the field, or in the cages 

• NO pets/dogs permitted on the property 

• ONLY registered/approved coaches and rostered players are permitted on the field, in the cages, or the dugouts during their scheduled events - NO EXCEPTIONS

• Parents/Guardians/Spectators must remain in the stadium seating or outside the field perimeter to watch the games and should not enter the field/cages/dugouts during practices/games

PARENTS,

CARA HILTON EMAILED A T-MOBILE CONSENT FORM TO ALL PLAYERS IN THE MAJOR LEAGUE FALL BALL. THESE FORMS ARE NEEDED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE SO WE CAN START STREAMING THE REMAINING GAMES IN THE FALL BALL SEASON.  WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO TEST OUT THE VIDEO SYSTEM SO IT IS READY FOR THE SPRING. 

THE HARD COPY OF THE CONSENT FORM (THE DOCUMENT) IS TO BE FILLED OUT AND EITHER EMAILED BACK TO CARA (hobokenlittleleaguebaseball@gmail.com) OR PRINTED OUT AND HANDED IN TO HER, AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.  

IN ADDITION TO SUBMITTING THE DOCUMENT, PLEASE ALSO COMPLETE THE ONLINE SURVEY SEPARATELY. 

THANK YOU!

JUNIOR / SENIOR DIVISION (13 - 16's)

INFORMATION RE: TRYOUT SESSIONS 

All players are required to attend ONE tryout session for team placement purposes

Players should NOT attend both sessions

Date(s): Monday, March 20th & Friday, March 24th 

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Location: Hoboken High School Field (JFK Stadium)

What to Bring / Attire:

All players should bring a baseball bat and glove

Players should wear comfortable athletic attire, molded/turf cleats (no metal cleats permitted) and a basball cap

Players should dress according to the weather; wear layers and warm clothing as needed

All players should complete the following online survey to sign up for a tryout session in advance and no later than Wednesday, March 15th

LINK TO ONLINE SURVEY TO SIGN UP FOR JUNIOR / SENIOR DIVISIONAL TRYOUT SESSION: https://s.surveyplanet.com/qzvmdjb4

Attention Hoboken Little League Families: 

The Annual Hoboken Little League Opening Day Parade & Ceremony will take place this weekend! 

EVENT DETAILS:

Date: Saturday, Aprill 22nd

Arrival Time: 9:30 am; parade will begin on/around 10:00 am 

Location: Players will meet their teams/managers near the Elks Club (10th and Washington Street) at 9:30 am. 

UNIFORMS:

• All players should wear their uniforms (if applicable)
• Coach Pitch, Minor Juniors, and Minor League players are invited to pick up uniforms on FRIDAY (April 21st) between 4:30 - 7:30 at the Little League field as needed. 
• If uniforms are not available or have not been distributed to your team in time for the parade, the team manager will provide you with an alternate plan as needed. 
• Players who have not received uniforms in time should attend the parade in street clothing or their favorite baseball garb; they can still join and have a ton of FUN!!
• Your child will NOT need to bring any baseball equipment to the parade; please do not march with equipment or bring to the ceremony. 

GENERAL INFO:

• The parade will start on/around 10:00 am (give or take) after everyone is organized. Please expect a little "organized chaos"; it all works out! 
• Players will march down Washington Street with their respective teams/coaches in a specified ordering; parade will end at the Little League field (25 5th Street, in Hoboken)
• There will be a short ceremony on the field following the parade along with some AMAZING local entertainment and FUN activities!
• Parents are NOT permitted on the field and should remain OUTSIDE the fencing at ALL times; NO EXCEPTIONS
  
• Only registered players/coaches are permitted on the field
• Players should NOT carry any baseball gear in the parade
• Major League players will NOT need baseball gear for the field activities

POST-CEREMONY ACTIVITIES:

• Players should immediately exit the field after the ceremony concludes when instructed and will be dismissed to their caregivers/guardians (as needed); all managers/coaches should assist their team players in finding caregivers/guardians at dismissal. 
• FREE hotdogs will be provided at Benny Love's Snack Bar to ALL baseball players after the ceremony 
• The local School of Rock Band will be performing on the field directly after the ceremony with some HOT tunes!! 
• After the ceremony, the league will be hosting some FUN field activities for ALL Major League players (only).
• The younger divisional players are welcome to grab a FREE Love Dog at Benny's and are invited to watch the FUN. 
• AGAIN, ONLY THE MAJOR LEAGUE PLAYERS & DESIGNATED ADMINISTRATORS SHOULD REMAIN ON THE FIELD AND/OR PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTIVITIES AFTER THE CEREMONY; NO EXCEPTIONS. 

CITY OF HOBOKEN’S YOUTH INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS 

(AGES 4 - 6)

*Participants within the age ranges of 4 – 6 years old are NOT eligible to participate in the HLL baseball program (NO EXCEPTIONS). However, the City of Hoboken Recreation's Youth Instructional Baseball Program is available to all participants within this age range; this is NOT a HLL sanctioned program

*These programs include youth instructional classes (ages 4 - 5) and tee-ball (aged 6); participants are grouped based on their age 

*Participants (aged 4 - 6) interested in joining the City's Youth Instructional Baseball Program should only register with the City of Hoboken on RECDESK and should NOT register for the HLL Baseball Charter on Blue Sombrero: NO EXCEPTIONS

Online Link to Register: https://hoboken.recdesk.com/Community/Program

RE: REGISTRATION WITH THE CITY OF HOBOKEN (RECDESK)

The following players (noted below) need to complete the mandatory registration with the City of Hoboken/RECDESK this week in order to continue participating in the HLL baseball program. 

NOTE: this is a different online registration than the enrollment with BLUE SOMBRERO (with Little League International to register with our local LL charter); there is a separate list noted for anyone who still has an outstanding registration to Blue Sombrero/Little League International. 

Please note that the online registration with the City of Hoboken (RECDESK) will be available to complete from TUESDAY, APRIL 18th (9:00 am) until THURSDAY, APRIL 19th (9:00 am); the City of Hoboken will be opening up the registration during that timeframe for anyone who still needs to complete the process. 

This registration is only available to those who have already been rostered to a team and are noted on the list below; we are NOT accepting any NEW PLAYERS at this time. 

Online Link to Register with the City of Hoboken/RECDESK: https://hoboken.recdesk.com/Community/Program

• If you have any technical questions regarding the registration process, please contact the HOBOKEN RECREATION DEPARTMENT (recreation@hobokennj.gov)
• If you have any questions about your child's registration status, please contact Cara Hilton (hobokenlittleleaguebaseball@gmail.com)

Attention Major League Managers, Coaches, and Families: 

Thanks to everyone for helping out and completing the video consent forms for the MAJOR LEAGUE Division! 

You can start watching LIVE games from a distance starting on Wednesday, April 19th!! 

We are excited to offer the TMobile FamCam, a live streaming service that will broadcast all of our games in the MAJOR LEAGUE Division FREE of charge! Games will be powered by a 5G-connected camera that has been installed at our home field. Family and friends everywhere can catch our Little Leaguer’s games in real time on any mobile device, tablet, computer, or Smart TV. Not only can you watch the games LIVE, the T-Mobile FamCam 5G site also enables you to catch up on past games via “on-demand”, and even allows you to create highlight clips of your favorite moments.

How to Register / Instructions:

1. To view the livestream and access the video footage, you must create a FREE ACCOUNT on the league streaming portal at:  T-MobileFamCam5G.com
2. Locate the REGION and click on either ALL or EAST
3. Next, you must click on the HOBOKEN LITTLE LEAGUE icon and follow the simple instructions to create an account. 

You will need to enter our league’s passcode during registration to access all of our games. 

Our league's Passcode is: TMO1HLL1

Please note that all of the “user accounts” are reset annually and a new account must be created again next year. 

Where to Watch Live Games:

To access and view the games, please visit  T-MobileFamCam5G.com on your child’s game day and simply click the Hoboken Little League icon. 

We are excited to partner with T-Mobile this season and look forward to connecting all of our baseball community and fans near and far to watch your Little Leaguer’s games! 

If you have any questions, concerns, and/or need a anything at all, please reach out to Cara Hilton at hobokenlittleleaguebaseball@gmail.com

Registration for the spring baseball season will be opening on Wednesday, January 10th (5:00 pm) for all participants with a baseball age of 7 - 16 years old who are eligible to participate in the Hoboken Little League program (HLL).

The registration will close sharply on February 2nd (5:00 PM) - please make sure that you complete all of the steps of the registration process before the deadline.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW & BASEBALL AGES (FOR REGISTRATION PURPOSES):

• Coach Pitch (Age 7): Instructional - players are learning "the game", coaches pitch to players, and "softer baseballs" are used (NO tryout required)

• Minor Juniors (Ages 8) AKA "COACH PITCH/MACHINE PITCH" ON THE "BLUE SOMBRERO" REGISTRATION: Instructional - player pitch - players are learning to pitch and will hit from a live pitcher, "softer baseballs" are used (NO tryout required)
• Minor League (Ages 8-12): Intermediate level - player pitch, playoffs/championship (tryout required for "new" and "rising" players)
• Major League (Ages 9-12): Advanced/competitive play - stealing, hard/fast pitching/ hitting, playoffs/championship (tryout required for "new" and "rising" players)
• Junior/Senior (Ages 13-16): HS level rules/play, 60/90 field, travel may be required (TBD) - (tryout required for team placement)

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:  

Registration Dates: January 10th - February 2nd

THREE SEPARATE ONLINE LINKS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE DEADLINE FOR THE REGISTRATION / ENROLLMENT PROCESS TO BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE: 

1. Complete the online registration with the City of Hoboken (RECDESK): https://hoboken.recdesk.com/Community/Program
2. Complete the online registration with “BLUE SOMBRERO” to join our local charter at Little League International: https://tshq.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1802636
3. Complete a NEW online enrollment to join the spring season on TEAMSNAP: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/412195
   

• All participants MUST complete all steps to the online registration process (NEW & RETURNING PLAYERS)
• Siblings participating in the same division (CP, Minor Juniors, & Minor League) will be automatically placed together whenever applicable
• Please DO NOT request to be placed with other players/friends/neighbors on a team - NO EXCEPTIONS
• When registering your child, please select the program that corresponds with your child’s baseball age - NO EXCEPTIONS
• Some divisions have overlapping ages, and in that case, please determine the best program that meets your child’s desired level/needs when registering
• Team formation across many of the divisions may not take place until late March/Early April after the drafting process concludes

INSTRUCTIONS RE: “BLUE SOMBRERO” (SCHOOL FORM vs RESIDENCY DOCUMENTATION)

TRYOUT INFORMATION (MAJOR & MINOR LEAGUE)

NEW AND RISING PLAYERS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING THE MINOR OR MAJOR LEAGUE DIVISIONS MUST COMPLETE THE ONLINE SURVEY TO SIGN UP FOR A TRYOUT SESSION ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:

SATURDAY, MARCH 2nd

• MAJOR LEAGUE: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• MINOR LEAGUE: 1:30 PM – 3:30/4:00 PM

SUNDAY, MARCH 3rd

• MAJOR LEAGUE: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• MINOR LEAGUE: 1:30 PM – 3:30/4:00 PM

*Dates are weather permitting and subject to change (TBD)

Please complete the online survey that corresponds to your child’s level of play/division:

• Minor League (baseball ages 8-9): https://forms.gle/ycpqLoNvDVUWKhXH9
• Major League (baseball ages 9-12):https://forms.gle/tDcLBTR7P56ay9CG6

• All effort will be made to accommodate your preferred tryout session; NO GUARANTEES
• We strongly encourage experienced players (age 9+) and require ALL players aged 10-12 to try out for the Major League division
• If your child is not ready for the Major League and playing in that division may present a safety concern, please let us know and we will discuss/plan accordingly
  
• Players planning to remain in their division from last spring (2023) should NOT sign up to participate in the tryout process; they will automatically be placed on their former team
• Placement in the fall season DOES NOT influence the process/team placement for the spring; players who participated in the “next level up” during the fall are still required to try out for that level for the upcoming spring season. 
• More information about the tryout and a confirmation of your child’s session will be provided AFTER the registration period concludes
• Players who attend a tryout and are NOT placed in Minor or Major League during the draft will be placed in the appropriate division accordingly, either in the Minor Juniors or Minor League depending on age/division
  

TEAM FORMATION:

Note that the team formation process is a top-down approach and often takes extensive time: rosters are typically published after the draft/team formation process has concluded (usually in late March/early April) in order as follows: (Majors Minors Minor Juniors Coach Pitch) 

VOLUNTEERING:

We often need volunteers to fulfill vacancies and assist with various coaching roles, especially within the following programs: Coach Pitch, Minor Juniors, Minor League, and Junior/Senior divisions. 

If you will be serving as a RETURNING team manager/coach AND/OR would like to volunteer, please complete the following steps to join the "coaching list" for the upcoming spring season:

1. Complete the online registration at “BLUE SOMBRERO”: https://tshq.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1802636
2. Complete the REQUIRED BACKGROUND CHECK; an email will follow with instructions shortly AFTER completing the registration on the Blue Sombrero website
3. Complete a quick ONLINE FORM to provide additional information and “officially” join the master “coaches list” for the upcoming spring season for planning purposes: https://forms.gle/UkPewyhMV8QQg8Xp7
4. Complete the MANDATORY COURSE (Abuse Awareness for Adults) and SUBMIT THE CERTIFICATION to your Blue Sombrero account upon completion: http://USABDevelops.com
5. Complete a quick entry to TEAMSNAP for the NEW season: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/412195

NOTE: Signing up to volunteer DOES NOT automatically guarantee a coaching position; an administrator or team manager will reach out to share more information regarding available positions in late March/early April if applicable (TBD)

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & QUESTIONS: 

If you would like to learn more about the registration process, available programs, and/or draft/team formation, please view the additional documents and "FAQs" posted under HEADLINES ("2024" versions).

We have NOT published schedules/plans at this time; the information is NOT available (yet). We will share scheduling information, important dates, team rosters, and other plans for the season when the timing comes. In the meantime, please continue to visit the HLL website for further updates.

If you have specific questions or need assistance, please contact Cara Hilton at hobokenlittleleaguebaseball@gmail.com

FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT TEAM SCHEDULE, TEAM FORMATION, OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE FOLLOWING:

MINOR LEAGUE PLAYER PITCH, JUNIOR MINORS, & COACH PITCH: Maria Marrero msjersey2@verizon.net, 

FOR MAJOR LEAGUE: Cara Hilton caranicolini@aol.com,  or Victor Chirichella at victorchirichella@gmail.com 

NITLEY AMERICAN LITTLE LEAGUE

30 BLOOMFIELD AVE, NUTLEY NJ 07109

SECAUCUS LITTLE LEAGUE

 106 First Avenue, Secaucus, NJ 07094

BAYONNE LITTLE LEAGUE

200 West 1st Street, Bayonne, NJ 07002

ELMORA LITTLE LEAGUE

908-926 WESTFIELD AVE, ELIZABETH, N.J.

SCHOOL ENROLLMENT FORM

http://www.littleleague.org/Assets/forms_pubs/school-enrollment-form.pdf

http://tshq.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1802636 

THIS PICTURE IS OF THE OPENING OF THE NEW LITTLE LEAGUE FACILITY IN 1961. BOY WOULD YOU LOOK AT THE CROWD THEY HAD TO WATCH A LITTLE LEAGUE GAME....