West Madison Little League


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Who is eligible to play baseball? Any youngster 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.
What is the league structure for baseball? Players are placed into leagues based upon age; however, for some leagues, parental requests, player skill level, and the number of applicants is considered, as well. Atlantic League: 8 & 9 year olds (machine pitch league) Pacific League: 10 year olds Central League: 11 year olds, plus several 10 year olds per team Major League: 12 year olds, plus several 11 year olds per team Badger League: 13 and 14 year olds Senior League: 15 and 16 year olds, as well as 14 year-olds in high school See the League descriptions on the About page.
Where are the games played? All games are played at the WMLL diamonds. The diamonds are located at 701 Forward Drive, just north of Schroeder Road and adjacent to the Channel 15 TV tower. The property is made available to the league through the generosity of NBC 15.
How can a youngster register to play? Registration is done online through WMLL's Online Registration system. The system can be accessed via the WMLL website (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 2010 must submit a completed registration form via the online system. Registration deadline is February 28, 2010, 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. What does it cost to play in West Madison Little League? The fee for each player is $165, if registration is submitted online by the end of the day on February 7 ($180 if registering after Feb 7). All fees must be paid online at time of registration. 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. 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 the last weekend of April 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 2010. 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 20, 2010, 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 -- 8 and 9 year olds 7:05 pm -- 10 year olds 7:25 pm -- 11 and 12 year olds 8:00 pm -- 13 and 14 year olds Bring your glove and wear gym shoes!
Who do I call if I have questions about WMLL? Baseball League Coordinators: Atlantic League (8-9's) – Mark Wood, 831-1313 Pacific League (10's) – Mark Newburg, 831-0334 Central League (11's) – Frank Lenoch, 233-1483 Major League (12's) – Bill Battista, 239-6161 Badger League (13-14's) – Harry Miller, 233-0866 Senior League (14-15-16's)– Andy Chitwood, 233-3521 Fall Ball Baseball -- Randy Norton, 288-9696 Challenger Lg Coordinator -- Bill Battista, 239-6161