Frequently Asked Questions

Who runs WBLL?

WBLL is run by a volunteer Board of Directors. Our current board can be found here.

Who can play in the league?

Boys and girls between the ages of 4-12.

How can we register?

On the WBLL website, click the ‘REGISTRATION’ tab and follow the prompts to the end-to-end registration site (hosted by Sports Connect/Stack Sports).  Little League International has introduced some changes to the registration process including residency validation, built in background check application for volunteers and a medical release form. 

What is the Medical Release Form?

All children must have a filled out Medical Release Form in order to participate in the 2026 Little League season. This form contains important information in the case of an emergency for your child. The form is automatically sent to you as an attachment on your confirmation email when you complete registration. Once you have filled out the form, you will submit it to your coach, who will then submit it to the proper Division Coordinator. 

What does my registration fee include?

In addition to the spring season, your fee includes:

• Opening Day parade and festival (2026 date is April 11)
• Uniform and League Fees
• Trophy for all players
• Championship weekend picnic

When does the season start and end?

Spring rosters are finalized roughly 1-2 weeks before Opening Day.  The season ends at the Spring Picnic, which takes place in early June. Exact start dates are dependent on weather and field conditions. 

Fall rosters are finalized in early September.

When do the teams play and practice?

All Fall and Spring games are scheduled based upon schedules made by our partners at Lindy American and will vary every year. Coaches will share the schedule once it has been finalized.

Most practices are scheduled by individual coaches, and vary based on each coach’s availability.

How does my child get a uniform?

All players will indicate what size jersey they wear at registration and the cost is included in your registration fees (a hat is included for all baseball players).
Pants will be provided  but it is recommended you buy your own to guarantee comfortable fitting.

Does WBLL provide equipment?

Each coach is provided with an equipment bag with Little League-approved catcher’s equipment, bases and baseballs.

WBLL DOES NOT provide baseball gloves, helmets or bats. All players are required to have their own glove, helmet, and bat. Helmets must be NOCSAE-approved. For extra facial protection, a “C-flap” is recommended, but not required. Should you need equipment and are unable to procure your own, the league offers donations and scholarships for all community members.

Who will coach my child? Are the coaches qualified?

Teams are coached by volunteer parents. Prior to being accepted as a coach, all volunteers are required to submit to an annual background check and complete a short USA Baseball training course. We also provide the opportunity for each of our coaches to receive a complete an AED/CPR certification course at no cost to the coach. Head coaches MUST have a current AED/CPR certification.

Coaches are required to attend a preseason meeting where league rules and policies are discussed. During the season, all coaches, parents, and players can contact their respective Division Coordinator for advice, to ask questions, or to inform the league of a problem.

How can I volunteer to be a coach?

WBLL is happy to accept volunteers. The more coaches (specifically head coaches) we have at the younger levels, the more individualized attention players receive, the better the game flow and the more engaged the players will be.

When registering your child, please indicate your desire to be a coach by formally volunteering in the designated section on the Sports Connect/Stack Sports site. If you have decided you would like to volunteer as a coach after registration has closed, please send an email to [email protected]

How are teams chosen?  Can my child be placed on a team with a friend?

Upon registering in the Sports Connect/Stack Sports portal, all players will automatically be placed in the appropriate age group. (Questions on what level your child qualifies for? Check out the official Little League age charts for baseball and the softball). If you feel as though your child’s ability level is not commensurate with their age eligibility, please reach out to the league at [email protected]

Our league's player agent is charged with the responsibility of ensuring players are properly placed. The player agent can give you more information on the respective divisions, the flow of the game at each level, and what is expected of the players to ensure you can make an informed decision about where your child should be placed.

Requests for teams or coaches are not guaranteed, but the sooner we receive them, the likelier it is that we can accommodate them. 

Requests are not accepted for the 7-8, 9-10, and 11-12 baseball divisions. Instead, in an effort to competitively balance the divisions, teams will be created by a draft.

Softball will have a modified draft. Requests will be considered, but teams will spread out players based on their ability to pitch and play the catcher's position. 

Is every child guaranteed to play in every game?

Yes.  There are rules requiring that each child play in every game. These rules vary by division, but they are strictly enforced.

Can I use the Gamechanger App to manage my team?

Yes. To use Gamechanger, one of the volunteers assigned to the team must first install the app on their device. Once installed, the volunteer will log into the app with the SAME email address they use on the website.  Then they will be able to import the team and schedule by clicking the "+" button on the top right of the homepage.  Click "Import Sports Connect," the app will find teams you are a volunteer for and then you choose which team(s) to import.  Once the team is imported into your account, every parent on the team will receive an invite to download the app and log into it using the SAME email address that they use on WBLL website.  

Why should I use the Gamechanger App to manage my team?

The Gamechanger App allows you to manage your team from a day-to-day perspective. You can have direct messages to all parents, as well as allow the parents to respond if they are going to come to the game or not.  You can use the app to score the game instead of through the scorebook.   You can even try the streaming option inside the app for fans who cannot make the game!

How are refunds handled?

As a volunteer organization, refunds do cost the league money to process in the form of vendor fees. We do consider refunds, but they are handled on a case-by-case basis and are not always granted.

Does WBLL participate in the Williamsport (Little League World Series) tournament that I see on TV?

Yes. Players ages 10-12 are eligible to try out for a team that will represent our league. In order to be eligible for the our Tournament teams, the player must be registered in the WBLL AND participate in 60% of the games. All uniforms and fees related to that tournament are included in the cost of registration.

How are Tournament teams chosen?

Eligible players are invited to a tryout, held in May, supervised by the members of the WBLL Board of Directors.  The Board of Directors chooses the players for each team.  The Board also appoints the coaches.