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(RUNNING LIST: Last Updated 2/4/24)
What is the League ID# on the School Form?
Please leave that section blank on the school form at this time. The HLL will complete that portion of the form internally.
What is the League Name on the School Form?
Hoboken Little League
Do I register for Coach Pitch or Minor Juniors on the school form (Blue Sombrero)?
Our HLL program labels/descriptors do not always line up with the LL International forms. If you are registering for Coach Pitch, Minor Juniors, or the Minor League, please select "MINORS" on the options noted within the school form.
If my child is registering for Minor Juniors, where should I register him/her on Blue Sombrero? I do not see a Minor Junior division there?
"Coach Pitch/Machine Pitch" - (Minor Juniors replaced "Machine Pitch" a few years ago)
When completing the TEAMSNAP process as a volunteer coach, what do I input when it prompts for information about the players (grade, school, etc)?
Please select one of the options: "OTHER" or "N/A COACH" when completing. Please be sure to add your correct/updated NAME, PHONE NUMBER, & EMAIL ADDRESS; it will appear on the TS "app" exactly how YOU enter the information.
I already have a TeamSnap account for fall baseball and other sports. Do I need to enroll again at this time?
Yes, we use ONE massive enrollment system on TeamSnap for ALL that resets EVERY season. We require coaches and players to sign up before every new season to update their contact information and ensure accuracy with the data entry (contact information). This is one small and quick task that we ask of you to make the league run more efficiently and stronger - thank you!
Do I need to register for more than one division if age permits AND/OR if my child is trying out for a new division?
NO - please register for ONE division; select the desired/intended program at the time of registration that fits your child's correct baseball age.
If your child does not end up playing in the registered division and is not placed there after the draft/team formation process, we will adjust accordingly.
Which division should I select for my “8-year-old? Minor vs Minor Juniors?
Parents need to make the decision and select the division that best fits their children. All players aged “8 years old” (baseball age) have the option to:
1) Register and sign up for a tryout session in the Minor League (tryout required)
OR
2) Register for team placement in the Minor Juniors (no tryout required)
- Minor Juniors is intended to be less intense, highly instructional, and serves as a transitional program to prepare for the more advanced divisions. Players are typically learning to pitch, the program is less competitive, instructional/slower-paced games, etc.
- Minor League is considered intermediate play, relatively more advanced/intense than the Minor Juniors, and includes a competitive atmosphere culminating with playoffs and champ games (it can certainly ramp up!)
What happens if my child attends a tryout session for the Minor or Major League but does not get drafted to a team in the division?
If your child attends a tryout for the Minor League and is not placed in that division after the tryout/draft, he/she/they will automatically be placed on a team in the Minor Juniors
If your child attends a tryout for the Major League and is not placed in that division after the tryout/draft, he/she/they will automatically be placed on a team in the Minor League
Bottom line: Every child will play baseball (either way) as long as you register BEFORE the deadline (2/2/24).
What is the Schedule for Coach Pitch (CP) and/or Minor Juniors (MJrs)?
The schedule is NOT available at the time of registration and is usually not finalized until later into the registration process and typically AFTER the registration deadline.
During the registration period, we are still planning for the upcoming season. The final schedule is often dictated by final enrollment numbers, field availability, and the total number of teams in those divisions. We share more information after the registration process concludes and often not until the draft/team formation process is finalized.
With that being said, the CP and Mjrs programs typically meet on the weekends (Saturdays and/or Sundays) during the daytime hours on a rotating schedule for practices and games - TBD.
When does the season take place? When will the schedules be released? What can be expected regarding the timeframe for the spring season?
- The season typically usually takes place from mid-April - late June - TBD
- We try to work around spring break and do not typically hold games during that period - TBD
- We do not typically start games before spring break, though the decision largely depends on events such as Easter and other factors - TBD
- The schedule/plans may have some movement from last year so this tentative plan is not written in stone yet and more information will be coming soon!
What happens if do not finalize the registration as soon as it opens? Will I miss out? Do the programs have a maximum capacity?
Please DO NOT panic about the registration process for HLL baseball. We DO NOT put a maximum capacity on the numbers to enroll for registration. As long as you register before the deadline (2/2/24), your child will play baseball. We make all efforts to ensure that ALL registered players play ball!
What if I miss the registration period???
It is typically only those who do not complete the registration within the timeframe/before the deadline who will get "waitlisted" and *may* not be able to participate.
Bottom line: REGISTER ON TIME
What if I am missing a step or document in one of the online registrations after the deadline?
We thoroughly review all of the registration entries after the deadline. We will contact you if anything is missing at that time.
What does it mean to “rise” to the next division?
Upon entry into the HLL and after the initial placement takes place, players typically remain on the “same" team throughout their baseball careers and grow with their teams until they “age out” of that division. Players typically join a “new" team when they “rise" to the next divisions. The teams are often transitory at the younger ages - some move up, some players remain on the team… the same transitions often take place with the coaching staff in these younger divisions.
What is the order of the divisions in HLL?
Coach Pitch (7’s) Minor Juniors (8-9’s) Minor League (8-11’s) Major League (9-12’s) Junior/Senior (13-16’s)
What Divisions require a tryout to determine team placement?
- Coach Pitch & Minor Juniors: NO tryout required to join
- Minor & Major Leagues: Tryout is required to join
- Junior/Senior Divisions: Tryout takes place for team formation purposes
- Junior/Senior Divisions: Tryout takes place for team formation purposes
“What is Blue Sombrero” and WHY is it necessary?
Eg., I registered my child with the City of Hoboken (RECDESK) and completed the enrollment to TeamSnap. I do not understand why we must also register for “Blue Sombrero” as well.
HLL is a separate entity that runs under a different administration than the local recreation programs. We are NOT governed by the City of Hoboken (recreation department). However, we partner with them during the registration process - they help us secure field space and fund some additional items whenever needed. While we require their registration (City of Hoboken), completing it is not sufficient enough to play with our program.
We have an official charter with Little League International (LLI); again, this is a separate program from other local recreation sports that is governed by Little League-sanctioned rules, guidelines, and administrators. We follow their registration process (it is mandatory) and all players must be enrolled with LLI to play - no exceptions.
LLI uses the online “Blue Sombrero” platform as its main hub for registration and internal administrative matters. Therefore, your child cannot play in the program without completing their mandatory online enrollment with "Blue Sombrero". Every participant who partakes in HLL must join our local charter and enroll with LLI.
*We will continue to add relevant and popular questions to this running list as they arise; we encourage you to check back regularly for updates!
