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Who is eligible to play baseball?

Any child between the ages of 8 and 16 (as of April 30 each year) who lives in the Madison West, Madison Memorial or Middleton-Cross Plains high school attendance areas. The player must satisfy both provisions to be eligible. Under National Little League rules, players can participate in only one little league program at a time.
 

How can a child register to play?

Registration is done online through WMLL's Online Registration system, starting 1/5/12 thru 2/29/12. The system can be accessed via the WMLL website home page (www.wmll.org). All registrations (except some scholarship requests) must be paid at the end of the online registration process.  WMLL accepts credit cards, debit cards and e-checks for your convenience.  Use of e-checks saves WMLL costs in processing payments so please consider that option of payment.

Please email any questions to "registrar@wmll.org."

Everyone who plans to play at WMLL in 2012 must submit a completed registration form via the online system. Registration begins on January 5, 2012 and the deadline is February 29, 2012, in order to be guaranteed a roster spot on a team.   Late registrations are NOT guaranteed a spot on a team if leagues are full...these players will be placed on a waiting list in the order the registrations were received.  There is a $5.00 fee to be placed on the official waiting list for each league (this fee covers the processing fees from our online provider).

What does it cost to play in West Madison Little League?

The fee for each player is $175, if registration is submitted online by the end of the day on February 5, 2012 ($190 if registering after Feb 5, 2012). There is a $50 discount per player for the third or more players from the same family.  All fees must be paid online at time of registration. Partial scholarships are available for players who are eligible for free or reduced lunch at their school. Parents may submit scholarship requests at the end of the online registration process.  $50 minimum player fee will apply to all scholarship requests.

What about Refund Requests?

Check the league calendar on this website for the current season deadlines for requesting refunds.  Basically, refunds will be granted if requested prior to the deadlines, which are a day or two prior to league drafts.  NO refunds will be granted after the draft, except for injuries or families moving away from area.

Are players "cut" after registration?

No. Once a youngster's registration is accepted by the deadline, there are no "cuts". Everyone gets to play on a team. A skills session for 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 year-olds is designed to promote parity among the teams by giving coaches an opportunity to see players prior to the league drafts. Player applicants from the same family will be placed on the same team if the individuals are in the same league, unless the parents request that they not be on the same team. No requests will be honored to place friends and/or neighbors on the same team during regular season play.

When do we play?

League play begins Saturday and Sunday, April 28-29, for all leagues except the Senior League, which begins Memorial Day weekend.  The season concludes by the middle to end of July, depending on the league. Each team plays or practices on weekdays, as well as weekends. Practices begin in April, as weather permits.

Who must attend the Skills Session and when is it?

Location and Times for 2012. The skills session is required for all baseball players at the 8,  9, 10, 11 and 12-year-old age levels. We must confirm ages so please be sure to enter the correct birthdate during the registration process.  NOTE: 8 year–old players and players new to WMLL must bring an official birth certificate to the skills session in order for the individual to be allowed to play this season. The skills session will be held on March 24, 2012, at the   Memorial High School Field House (201 South Gammon Road).  Please mark the dates and times on your calendar.  A specific schedule by age group is shown below.

What is the schedule for the Skills Session?

Baseball Players (tentative schedule):

3:10 pm – 10 year olds (last name A-L)
3:35 pm – 8 year olds (All)
4:00 pm – 10 year olds (last name M-Z)
4:50 pm – 9 year olds (last name A-L)
5:15 pm – 11 year olds (last name A-L)
5:40 pm – 9 year olds (last name M-Z)
6:05 pm – 11 year olds (last name M-Z)
6:55 pm – 12 year olds (last name A-L)
7:45 pm -- 12 year olds (last name M-Z)

Softball players (tentative schedule):

6:30 pm -- 7-8 year olds
7:10 pm -- 9-10 year olds
7:50 pm -- 11-12 year olds
8:30 pm -- 13-14 year olds

Bring your glove and wear gym shoes!  Please be on time to check in.

Who do I contact if I have questions about WMLL baseball?

Baseball League Coordinators for 2012:

  Atlantic League (8-9's) – Steve Hagens, 444-6363,  shagens@dls-ww.com
  Pacific League (10's) –  Mark Newburg, 831-0334,  newy@tds.net
  Central League (11's) –  Steven Smith, 576-1466,  ssmith1091@tds.net
  Major League (12's) – Frank Lenoch, 233-1483,  1chester@sbcglobal.net
  Badger League (13-14's) – Harry Miller, 233-0866,  hlmiller@wisc.edu
  Senior League (14-15-16's) – Andy Chitwood, 233-3521,  ajcwood2@gmail.com
  Fall Ball Baseball & Registrar -- Randy Norton, 288-9696,  randaln@charter.net
  Fall Challenger Lg for Children with Disabilities -- Bill Battista, 239-6161,   eartags@aol.com
  WMLL Executive Director --  Bill Battista, 239-6161,  eartags@aol.com
  WMLL Board President -- Tom Heneghan, 256-9233,  theneghan@whdlaw.com