2026 Assessments (AAA & Majors)

Mandatory assessments are how we build balanced teams and place every player where they will grow. Please register your player and, if possible, grab a volunteer slot to keep check-in, warm-ups, and station timing moving.

Skilled 9's are welcome to attend. However, AAA roster spots for 9's depend on availability after all 10's and 11's are placed, plus an assessment score that qualifies them for the draftable AAA pool. Pool size varies based on the number of 10's, 11's, and total teams. If you registered for 2026 AA because AAA wasn't available during sign-up, don't worry—that has no effect on your assessment placement. For Assessments 2026, 9's should sign up for AAA slots in SignUpGenius.

New to NCLL or AAA? Read Assessments: What to Expect for the basics of what happens at this yearly NCLL event. You can also learn about the AAA draft in our AAA Draft Overview. You can also check out our 2026 Assessments FAQ!

Player Sign-Up (Baseball) Player Sign-Up (Softball)

Key dates

Sport Divisions Date Time Location Sign-Up
Baseball Majors: 1:00-2:30
AAA: 2:30-3:45		 Sat, Jan 24 Check-in starts 1:00 PM Robert Eagle
Staff MS		 Player Sign-Up
Softball AAA: 12:00-3:00
Majors: 3:00-6:00		 Sat, Feb 7 Check-in starts 12:00 PM Wallingford Boys
& Girls Club
 Player Sign-Up

Volunteers

Helping with check-in, warm-ups, and station timing keeps assessments moving and gets players more reps. Baseball volunteers use SignUpGenius, while softball volunteers should email the contact below.

  • Coaches: If you cannot attend, email [email protected] so we can plan coverage.
  • Date/Time: Saturday, Jan 24 12:30 PM to 5:00 PM (assessments run 1:15-4:30 PM)
  • Location: Robert Eagle Staff MS
  • Roles needed: check-in/welcome (bibs, first aid, directing players, setup), drill coaches (grounders, timing runs), assessors (prioritize Majors/AAA coaches), tents/awnings setup (rain or shine)
  • Shifts: Two shifts; sign up for both if you can
  • Baseball Contact: Cole Parsons [email protected]
  • Softball Contact: If you would like to volunteer to help with softball, please email [email protected] (subject: Assessments 2026 Softball Volunteer).
Volunteer Sign-Up (Baseball) Volunteer Sign-Up (Softball)

Player Development

Assessments live alongside our winter training menu. Use these to arrive warm, confident, and ready:

  • Check the Player Development dashboard for winter session openings to get reps before your assessment date.
  • Softball winter reps continue at Wallingford BGC (see Winterball26 Softball Training) with emphasis on arm care and timing ahead of the Feb 7 assessments.

Reminders

  • What to bring: Glove, water, warm clothing; turf shoes/sneakers/cleats (no metal spikes); helmet (loaners may be available); bat optional.
  • Weather: Baseball is rain or shine; softball is indoors. Watch email and the site morning-of for updates.
  • Softball footwear: Softball is indoor at Wallingford BGC - wear indoor/clean street shoes (no metal spikes).