North Central Little League (WA)

Registration Instructions

Step 1: Determine Eligibility for NCLL

North Central Little League (NCLL) is in Washington's District 8 and covers areas including Wallingford, Greenlake, Fremont, Phinney Ridge, Greenwood, and Ballard.
To play for NCLL, your player must either live within NCLL boundaries or attend an eligible school within those boundaries.
Although proof of residency or school attendance is not explicitly required for 2025 Registration by Little League, NCLL requires players new to the league (no prior history) who do not reside within the league's boundary or attend an eligible school within the boundary to obtain a waiver in order to play for NCLL. Players in receipt of this type of waiver are not eligible to participate in post-season tournaments.
For waiver information, please reach out to NCLL's president who will assist in the waiver process. ⚾🌟

Step 2: Determine the Appropriate Division for Your Player

During the registration process, you'll need to indicate the division for which you're registering. To make this decision, first determine your player's "league age":

League Age: In Little League, “league age” refers to the age a player will be on August 31 ^st (Baseball) and December 31^st (Softball) of the current year.
Baseball Example: If a player will be 9 years old on August 31^st, 2025, they are considered “league age 9” for the 2025 season.
Softball Example: If a player will be 9 years old on December 31^st, 2025, they are considered "league age 9" for the 2025 softball season. Note that softball uses December 31^st as the cutoff date, which differs from baseball's August 31^st cutoff. League age may be different from a player's actual age during the season.

Use the league age chart and calculator below in Step 2(a) to help determine your players 'league age'.

Assessments

All players wishing to participate in AAA, Majors, or Junior divisions must attend assessments, regardless of their previous division.
The purpose of these assessments is to evaluate players' abilities and ensure competitive balance.
Players will be notified of assessment dates, times, and locations via email.
The Player Agent will conduct the assessments and make recommendations based on the players' skills and abilities.

Team Assignments

After registration, division placement, and assessments, your player will be assigned to a team.
All players will be placed on a team.
Team assignments are typically finalized by late February, with adjustments made as necessary to maintain balance and accommodate late registrations.

Special Cases

Requesting Higher Division: You may request for your player to participate in a division higher than their eligibility. This request will be reviewed and approved only if appropriate. Factors considered include safety, previous coach feedback, team composition, and division balance.

Note: It is important to note that assessments are not tryouts. All players will be placed on a team, regardless of their assessment results. The assessments are used to ensure that players are placed in divisions where they can develop their skills and have a positive playing experience.

Step 2(a): Detailed Division Information

Baseball

	Birth Date Range (2025 Season)	League Age	Events/Week (Practices & Games)	Team Assignments	Practice Starts	Games Start	Games End	Fee
T-ball¹	Sept 1, 2018 – Aug 31, 2020	5-6	2	Mid March	Late March	Mid/Late April	Mid June	$129
KCP Kindergarten Coach Pitch ²	Sept 1, 2017– Aug 31, 2019	6-7	2	Mid March	Late March	Mid/Late April	Mid June	$139
A Baseball (Kid-Pitch/Coach-Pitch Blend) ³	Sept 1, 2016 – Aug 31, 2018	7-8	2-3	Early March	Mid March	Mid April	Mid June	$173
AA Baseball⁴	Sept 1, 2015 – Aug 31, 2017	8-9	3	Early March	Mid March	Mid April	Mid June	$173
AAA Baseball⁵	Sept 1, 2013 – Aug 31, 2015	10-11	3-4	Mid/Late February	Early March	Late March	Mid June	$236
Majors Baseball⁶	Sept 1, 2012 – Aug 31, 2014	11-12	3-4	Mid/Late February	Early March	Late March	Mid June	$236
Juniors Baseball⁷	Sept 1, 2010 – Aug 31, 2012	13-14	2-3	Mid/Late February	Early March	Late March	Mid June	$259
Seniors Baseball⁸	Sept 1, 2008 – Aug 31, 2010	15-16	2-3	Mid/Late February	Early March	Late March	Mid June	$259
Note: All kids play T-ball. Baseball is open to boys and girls. Softball divisions are gender-specific and are for girls only, starting from A Division. ¹T-ball (5-6) is for 5's/6's and less skilled/interested 7's; 6's with a year of T-ball should consider coach-pitch (A Baseball). ²KCP (6-7) is for kids who can hit pitches but may need the tee. Only 6+ can join, per Little League rules, using the T-ball field. ³Baseball A (7-8) is for 7's/8's, but 6's with a year of T-ball are encouraged to register. ⁴Baseball AA (8-9) is mainly for 8's/9's, though some skilled 7-year-olds played last year. ⁵Baseball AAA (9-11) is for 9's to 11's and rarely, highly-skilled 8's. Participation for 9's depends on roster spots after placing 12's, 11's, and 10's. 12's must play Majors, 10's AAA or above, and 11's are split between Majors and AAA. If space allows, assessment scores determine 9's eligibility for the AAA draft, finalized by late January (see Assessments for details); 12's can play down with a safety waiver. ⁶Baseball Majors (10-12) is mainly for 11's and 12's, with a few highly-skilled 10's. 9's are eligible but it's rare. ⁷Baseball Juniors (13-14) is for 13's & 14's. While 12's can join, it's not advised as they'd forego a year of Majors. ⁸Baseball Seniors (15-16) is mainly for 15's & 16's, though as young as 13's are eligible.

Softball

	Birth Date Range (2025 Season)	League Age	Events/Week (Practices & Games)	Team Assignments	Practice Starts	Games Start	Games End	Fee
A Softball (Coach-Pitch)	Jan 1, 2016 – Dec 31, 2018	6-8	2	Early March	Mid March	Mid April	Mid June	$173
AA Softball (Kid-Pitch/Coach-Pitch Blend) ¹	Jan 1, 2015 – Dec 31, 2017	7-9	2-3	Early March	Mid March	Mid April	Mid June	$173
AAA Softball²	Jan 1, 2013 – Dec 31, 2015	9-11	3	Mid/Late February	Early March	Late March	Mid June	$236
Majors Softball	Jan 1, 2012 – Dec 31, 2014	10-12	3-4	Mid/Late February	Early March	Late March	Mid June	$236
Juniors Softball	Jan 1, 2010 – Dec 31, 2012	12-14	3-4	Mid/Late February	Early March	Late March	Mid June	$263
Seniors Softball³	Jan 1, 2008 – Dec 31, 2011	14-16	3-4	Mid/Late February	Early March	Late March	Mid June	$263
Note: Softball League Age may change in 2026 to align with the school year. For more details, visit our Softball Age Policy page. Note: All AAA and Majors players must attend assessments in early February; especially crucial for 9's in AAA and 10's in Majors. ¹AA Softball (7-9) is for 7's to 9's. While 10's can join, it's not advised. 8's should register for this kid/coach pitch division. Fall and winter birthdays may play down with grade-level peers. ²AAA Softball (9-11) is for 9's to 11's. 10's should register for AAA. Fall and winter birthdays may play down with grade-level peers. ³Seniors Softball (14-16) will occur if enough players are interested, starting in June. Join the waitlist for updates by visiting our Waitlist Page or contacting the Registrar.

Step 3: Register Online

Request Program, Division, and Team

During registration, specify your preferred program, division, and team for your player.

Payment

Pay the registration fee at checkout using a credit card (Visa or MasterCard).

Fees and Financial Aid

Visit the fees and financial aid page for fees and information about assistance.
NCLL believes that all children should have the opportunity to play, regardless of their family's financial situation.
If you need a scholarship for your child, complete the Financial Aid form before registration.
If approved, you will receive instructions on how to complete the registration process.

Late Registration and Waitlist

After the official registration period ends, registration will be accommodated based on available space.
If your player's age group is closed, you should please add them to the waitlist.
Your credit card will not be charged unless a spot becomes available for the player.

Step 4: Please Volunteer

North Central Little League relies on the dedication of volunteers to thrive. Here’s how you can get involved:

Club-Level or Team-Level Positions

Consider volunteering for roles within the league or specific teams.
Your contribution makes a significant impact on the players’ experience.

Volunteer Opportunities

Visit our Volunteer Opportunities page to see where we need help the most.

Registration for Volunteers

All volunteers must register online.
If you have regular contact with players during games or practices, complete the online volunteer registration and submit to a routine background check.
Within 48 hours of registering, you’ll receive an email from JDP (our background check vendor) with instructions. The questionnaire will ask for personal information required to conduct a background check, which is essential to ensure the safety and well-being of all players. JDP is a trusted background check vendor; you can learn more about them here. Please complete the questionnaire promptly.
Please reach out to our treasurer for more information or assistance regarding background checks.

Questions or Policies

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