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LPPLL registration to close Jan. 16 for upper divisions

We have 415 players for the spring, and we’re keeping 2022 registration open a little longer. But don’t wait! We will close registration for AAA and Majors on Sunday, Jan. 16.

Please go here to register your child: https://tshq.bluesombrero.com/Landparkpacificll

You will need to create a SportsConnect account and upload documents verifying that your child resides within LPPLL boundaries or attends a school within our area. Please email us at info@lppll.com with any questions.

Some FAQs for registration:

Q: Why is there a $100 “non-volunteer” fee? A: LPPLL is one of the largest leagues in the region, and we rely on volunteers to coach, operate Dooley Field and run the organization. We charge a $100 fee per family at the start of the season that families can recoup during the season when they volunteer 8 hours.

Q: My child’s division is full. Am I too late? A: We capped divisions when we started registration based on what we thought we could accommodate. But we encourage every family to get on the wait list if their desired division is full. We hope to add everyone on the wait list and want every family interested to participate.

Q: Why do I have to upload so many documents? A: Little League International requires a birth certificate, as well as proof of residency within a league’s boundaries to participate. Please email info@lppll.com if you have further questions.

Q: My child has never played baseball before. Is this the right league for me? A: Yes! We have kids with varying levels of experience, and this is a recreational league. This is a great way for your child to learn the game, meet friends, get exercise and understand teamwork.

Q: I do not know what these divisions mean. Should my child play Rookie or AA? AA or AAA? A: These are good questions. The divisions are assigned by age at registration. However, at certain ages, players can end up in one of two divisions, according to our most recent bylaws. Experience, ability, family preference and league needs can all factor into where your child plays this year. Please email us at info@lppll.com if you have questions about this.

Q: My child wants to be with a certain manager. Is this possible? A: Yes, within reason, for the T-Ball and Rookie divisions. We have added a request line to our registration form. If you have already registered, please email us at info@lppll.com with your request and let your manager know.

Q: When does my child need to start showing up for practice or tryouts? A: Our upper divisions (Majors and AAA) will begin Spring Training on Saturday, Jan. 22, and there will be three Saturday sessions. These will help players get back into the baseball groove and give coaches an indication of each player’s ability. The AA Spring Training is still TBD. These are all included in your registration, not a separate program like last year. There will be no Spring Training or tryouts for the Rookie and T-Ball divisions. We will begin practices for all divisions the week of Feb. 19.

Q: How many baseball commitments a week will my child have? A: This depends on the division, but commitments increase as players get older. Our Majors and AAA players will have two games a week starting March 26 and likely will have practice(s) in addition. Our T-Ball teams will have a game every Saturday and likely a practice every week. Rookie and AA will fall somewhere in between T-Ball and AAA for commitments.