East Windsor Little League
Baseball & Softball – 2017 Season
Registration Opens – December 9, 2016
Registration Closes – March 10, 2017 (for ages 7 to 12)
- April 3, 2017 (ages 5 – 6)
Player Evaluations - Baseball Ages 9 to 12 (3/11 and or 3/12)
Tentative Opening Day – Saturday, April 22nd
League Descriptions:
Important Note: A player’s age for baseball is their age as of 8/31/2016. A player’s age for softball is their age as of 1/1/2015. Based on the number of players that register for each level, player ability based on evaluations, safety concerns and availability of coaches; EW Little League reserves the right to assign a player to a division outside of their actual baseball / softball playing age.
Ages 5-6 Instructional League - For Boys and Girls - Registration Fee = $40 Online, $50 Paper Registration
Introduces players to baseball fundamentals. Players use a slightly softer ball. Coaches pitch to hitters from a short distance away, after 3 unsuccessful swings players then hit from a tee. Games are for fun and learning; scores are not kept. Emphasis is on teaching kids proper throwing, hitting and catching techniques. All games are against other East Windsor Teams. Teams typically get together a total of 2 and sometimes 3 times per week for practice and games.
Baseball– Registration Fee = $100 Online, $110 Paper Registration for all Levels of Baseball (except instructional level)
Ages 7 – 8 AA Baseball - Introduction to real baseball with player’s leaning to pitch, catch, and steal. Players pitch to the other team, with a limited number of walks per inning whereupon a coach takes over. The emphasis is still on teaching and learning more than winning, so a limit of 5 runs per team per inning to keep games competitive is imposed. Games are played against other teams from both East Windsor and Windsor Locks.
Ages 9 – 10 AAA Baseball – More competitive level of baseball with full baseball / Little League rules with the exception of no pass balls. No limit on the number of walks, though a 5 run per inning rule is still maintained. Games are played against other teams from East Windsor, Windsor Locks and other nearby towns.
Ages 11 – 12 Majors Baseball – Fully competitive baseball just like seen on TV during the Little League World Series! Games are played against East Windsor and several other towns.
Ages 13 to 15 Juniors Baseball – Competitive baseball played on a full sized (professional) baseball field. East Windsor will combine with Windsor Locks to create teams for this age group. Registration for this age group will be on the Windsor Locks Little League website at www.eteamz.com/WLLL/
Softball – Registration Fee = $100 Online, $110 Paper Registration for all Levels of Softball
Ages 7- 8 Rookies – Introduction to softball with players learning to throw, catch, field and bat with a softball. Coaches pitch to the batters as players learn the basics of fielding and running the bases. The emphasis is on teaching and learning more than winning, so all players bat each inning. Games are played against other teams from East Windsor as well as surrounding towns.
Ages 9 – 10 Minors Softball - A more competitive level of softball with players pitching to the other team and a limit of 3 to 4 walks per inning whereupon a coach takes over. The emphasis is still on teaching and learning more than winning, so a limit of 4 runs per team per inning to keep games competitive is imposed. Softball fundamentals are stressed, including stealing, bunting and sliding, Games are played against other teams from both East Windsor and surrounding towns that may include Ellington, Windsor Locks, Somers and others.
Ages 11 – 12 Majors Softball – Highly competitive softball with unlimited runs, walks and stealing. There is a greater emphasis on the development of positions with girls specializing as infielders, outfielder, pitchers and catchers. Dedication, discipline and commitment are stressed, as well as having fun and improving skills. Games are played against other teams from surrounding towns that may include Ellington, Windsor Locks, Somers and others.
Ages 13 – 14 Juniors Softball - Competitive softball with unlimited runs, walks and stealing. A great stepping stone to high school softball. We usually combine with another town to form a team. Games are played against other teams from surrounding towns that may include Ellington, Windsor Locks, Somers and others.
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NEW Family Maximum – For families with 3 or more kids in the program, if the total registration fee would exceed $200, then that family only needs to pay $180.
LATE REGISTRATION – May or may not be possible after the closing date. If teams are not full, we will attempt to accept late registrations. A $15 late registration fee will be assessed.
East Windsor Baseball & Softball Player Registration Form
Ways to Register and Pay for Registration:
1. Register Online and pay online via Pay Pal.
2. Register Online and pay by check.
3. Register using this paper form and pay by check.
Note: Player's will not be assigned to a team until payment has been received.
Instructions: Please enter the required information for the player and guardians listed below. Please print clearly. One form is required for each player. If any of the information is the same as the column to the left, you can just enter “SAME” in that column. To assure we get the most accurate possible, we recommend registering online at ewsports.com. For registration dates and fees please see the opposite side.
Info / Player / Guardian #1 / Guardian #2First Name
Last Name
Address
City
ZIP Code
BOY / GIRL
Birthday
Home Phone
Work Phone
Cell Phone
E-Mail Address
Playing (circle one) Baseball or Softball
Volunteer and Coaching: We are always in need of coaches, especially for the instructional league, and for volunteers throughout the season. For coaching, no experience is required and we will have at least one coach’s clinic to help train the coaches. Each player’s parent or guardian will be required to volunteer in the snack shack for one night. The Team Coordinator is mainly responsible for assigning and coordinating the snack shack volunteer schedule. Please indicate if you can help.
I would like to volunteer as …. (please respond “Yes” or “No” for each option)
Head Coach Assistant Coach Team Coordinator ______
1. I/We, the parents/guardians of the above-named candidate for a position on a Little League team, hereby give my/our approval to participate in any and all Little League activities, including transportation to and from the activities.
2. I/We know that participation in baseball or softball may result in serious injuries and protective equipment does not prevent all injuries to players, and do hereby waive, release, absolve, indemnify, and agree to hold harmless the local Little League, Little League Baseball, Incorporated, the organizers, sponsors, supervisors, participants, and persons transporting my/our child to and from activities from any claim arising out of any injury to my/our child whether the result of negligence or for any other cause.
3. I/We agree to return upon request the uniform and other equipment issued to my/our child in as good conditions as when received except for normal wear and tear.
6. I/We agree to provide proof of legal residence (as defined by Little League Baseball, Incorporated) and age. I/We understand that our child (candidate) must be eligible under the residence and age regulations of Little League Baseball, Incorporated, to participate in this Local League, and that if any controversy arises regarding residence and/or age, the decision of the Charter Committee in Williamsport shall be final and binding. I/We further understand that if any participant on a Little League team does not qualify for participation in the league based on residence (as defined by Little League Baseball, Incorporated) and/or age, such participant and/or team on which he/she participates be found ineligible, and forfeit(s) and/or suspension of Tournament privileges may be decreed by action of the Charter Committee or Tournament Committee.
4. I/We agree that our child (candidate) may be required to try out for a team. If such does not attend at least 50 percent of the tryouts, local Board-of -Directors' approval is required for such candidate to be placed on a team.
5. I/We understand that our child (candidate) may be chosen at anytime to play on a Major Division team, if he or she is of the correct age for such division as determined by the local league and Little League Baseball. Declining to move up to such Major Division team will result in forfeiture of eligibility for the
Major Division for the current season, and may be subject to further restrictions by the local league.
7. I/We will furnish a certified birth certificate of the above-named candidate to League Officials upon request.
Parent of Guardian Signature ______Date: ______
Registration Submission: Please see the reverse side to determine your registration fee. Mail your completed registration forms and a check payable to EW Little League to EW Little League, PO Box 702, Broad Brook, CT 06016. Completed forms and checks can also be left in a sealed envelope labeled Little League Registration on the outside of the envelope at the Parks and Recreation office (located at EW High School) or at any of their drop boxes. Payment must be included with your registration form or your registration is not considered complete.
Questions - Contact EW Little League President Brian Feeney 860-810-9343 or