FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Some of our most fielded questions...all on one page.
Q. WHEN IS REGISTRATION?
Q. HOW MUCH ARE THE REGISTRATION FEES?
Q. WHAT IS INCLUDED IN MY REGISTRATION?
Q. WHAT DOES MY CHILD NEED TO BRING TO EVERY PRACTICE AND GAME?
Q. WHAT DAYS AND TIMES ARE THE PRACTICES AND GAMES?
Q. I DO NOT HAVE A BASEBALL BACKGROUND, CAN I STILL VOLUNTEER?
Q. HOW DO I REQUEST A REFUND?
Q. MY CHILD HAS NEVER PLAYED BASEBALL. WILL IT BE TOO HARD FOR THEM?
Q. I HAVE REGISTERED, WHEN WILL I BE CONTACTED BY THE TEAM MANAGER?
Q. WHAT ARE THE PLAYER EVALUATION?
Q. WHO DO I CONTACT FOR ISSUES WITH THE WEBSITE?
Q. WHEN IS REGISTRATION?
ANS. Registration for the Spring Season opens on Thanksgiving Day. We offer an early bird discount of $25 for everyone that registers before New Year's Day. Spring registration closes March 1st. The Spring Season begins in March and concludes in June.
Registration for the Fall Season opens on the 4th of July. Fall registration closes August 31st. The Fall Season begins the Saturday after Labor Day and concludes the 2nd week of November. REGISTER [HERE].
Q. HOW MUCH ARE THE REGISTRATION FEES?
ANS. Registration fees are $150 per season (the Juniors & Seniors division is $200).
Q. WHAT IS INCLUDED IN MY REGISTRATION?
ANS. Your registration includes team jersey, baseball cap, insurance, and field & facility access.
Baseball equipment & apparel
- Any Prescription Medicine (inhaler, epinephrine pen, etc.)
- Water (canteen or bottle)
- Protective Cup (boys)
- Baseball Pants
- Baseball Cap
- Fielder's Glove
- Cleats (plastic)
- Tennis Shoes
Team bats and helmets are included. You will need to purchase a fielder's glove, plastic cleats (no metal spikes, except at the Juniors and Seniors divisions), and baseball pants for your player. Every pre-season we distribute coupons to our parents from Dick's Sporting Goods to save 20% on your store purchases. Be on the lookout for these coupons in March and August.
As part of our Arm Care Program, we strongly recommend that parents purchase Junior J-Bands for their little leaguer ages eight (8) to twelve (12), and standard J-Bands for players 13 and older.
Q. WHAT DAYS AND TIMES ARE THE PRACTICES AND GAMES?
ANS. Baseball games are typically on Saturdays. Girls Softball games are typically on Sunday afternoons.
Practices are typically held on weekdays, with the specific day, time, and location determined by the availability of the parent volunteers coaching each team. The team's practice schedule is based on their bandwidth and commitment to supporting the team.
Program Overview
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| Division |
Age |
Weekly Practices |
Practice Duration |
Spring Games |
Fall Games |
Game Duration |
Pitch |
Draft |
| Tee-Ball/Single-A |
4 & 5 |
1 |
60 minutes |
1 weekly |
1 weekly |
60 minutes |
Tee/Coach |
Peer * |
| Double-A |
6 & 7 |
1 |
105 minutes |
1 weekly |
1 weekly |
105 minutes |
Machine |
Peer * |
| Triple-A |
8, 9 & 10 |
1 |
120 minutes |
2 weekly |
1 weekly |
105 minutes |
Player |
Redraft ** |
| Majors |
11 & 12 |
1 |
120 minutes |
2 weekly |
1 weekly |
105 minutes |
Player |
Redraft ** |
| Juniors |
13 & 14 |
2 |
120 minutes |
2 weekly |
2 weekly |
110 minutes |
Player |
Redraft ** |
| Seniors |
15 & 16 |
2 |
120 minutes |
2 weekly |
2 weekly |
110 minutes |
Player |
Redraft ** |
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| Girls 10U Softball |
8, 9 & 10 |
1 |
120 minutes |
1 weekly |
1 weekly |
105 minutes |
Player |
Redraft ** |
| Girls 12U Softball |
11 & 12 |
1 |
120 minutes |
1 weekly |
1 weekly |
105 minutes |
Player |
Redraft ** |
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* Teams are drafted by peers (classmates, friends, neighbors, etc.)
** Players participate in Player Evaluations and are then drafted to a team by its coach.
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Q. I DO NOT HAVE A BASEBALL BACKGROUND, CAN I STILL VOLUNTEER?
ANS. Absolutely! Banneker City Little League is a 100% volunteer-driven organization. We do not have any paid positions—making our volunteers the lifeblood of our organization. To encourage participation, we charge a $50 non-volunteer fee, which can be waived by giving your time to the league.
No prior experience is necessary to get involved—your willingness to donate your time is what qualifies you. We provide all the training, equipment, and apparel you need to succeed in your role. We're always looking for dedicated individuals to serve as Umpires, Coaches, or assist with fundraising, field preparation, and planning league events.
Ready to make a difference? Register to volunteer [HERE].
Register To Volunteer.
You can sign up to volunteer while you are registering your child.
During the registration process, select the appropriate program and role that you would like to sign up for and enter all required information.
If you did not sign up to volunteer while registering your child or you do not have a child in the league, you can still sign up to volunteer.
Log in to your account and click on Volunteer and then click on Find Volunteer Roles.
Select the program, division, and role that you wish to sign up for, choose to sign up yourself, click continue, and enter all required information.
Once you are a volunteer, the role will display in your account like the image below:
Volunteer registration role completed.
Q. HOW DO I REQUEST A REFUND?
ANS. By sending an e-mail with the subject, "Refund Request," to our Treasurer, and copy in our Player Agent. Please provide your child's full name, age, and the applicable BCLL division in your e-mail.
BANNEKER CITY'S REFUND POLICY
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If a player who has paid the season’s registration fee decides not to participate, a refund can be issued upon written request, minus a $25 administrative fee.
Please note that registration fees are non-refundable once a player has received their uniform or after the first scheduled game of the season.
Late Fees Are Non Refundable.
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Q. MY CHILD HAS NEVER PLAYED BASEBALL. WILL IT BE TOO HARD FOR THEM?
ANS. Not at all! Banneker City Little League is a recreational program designed to accommodate players of all skill levels, including beginners. Our coaches and volunteers are committed to creating a supportive and encouraging environment where every child can learn, grow, and have fun while developing their skills at their own pace.
Q. I HAVE REGISTERED, WHEN WILL I BE CONTACTED BY THE TEAM MANAGER?
ANS. Teams will be formed and assigned in early-March (Spring season), and late-August (Fall season). Once all managers and coaches are approved by the League President and confirmed by the Board of Directors, they will begin contacting their players. If you have questions before then, please contact your child's divisional commissioner for more information.
Q. WHAT IS THE PLAYER EVALUATION?
ANS. Player Evaluations are required by Little League International for all players league age 8 and older—Baseball players who turn 8 on or before August 31st and Girls Softball players who turn 8 on or before December 31st—to ensure proper insurance coverage and Little League International participation eligibility in Banneker City Little League.
These evaluations occur annually before the Spring season, where players participate in a series of drills designed to assess their athletic abilities and baseball skills. Attendance at at-least one Player Evaluation session is mandatory for all applicable, registered players in Banneker City Little League. Every player will be assigned to a team regardless of their skill level or performance during Player Evaluations.
Q. WHO DO I CONTACT FOR ISSUES WITH THE WEBSITE?
ANS. For any website-related issues or concerns, please email [email protected].