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.
Why we draft for AAA/Majors
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!
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).
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).