General All-Stars Information (Applies to Both Baseball & Softball)

North Central Little League (NCLL) proudly sponsors All-Star teams to represent our league in the Little League District 8 Tournament. This is an exciting opportunity for dedicated players to showcase their skills, compete at a high level, and potentially advance to state or even international tournaments.

Being part of an All-Stars team is a unique and rewarding experience. Don't miss this chance to be part of something special! We plan to field three All-Star baseball teams and four All-Star softball teams this season. We may also field an Intermediates (50/70) baseball team, as we did last year, pending a coach and sufficient player interest.

Eligibility Requirements (All Players)

• Residency/School Enrollment: Must meet Little League requirements. Waivers need prior year establishment.
• Proof of Age: Original birth certificate required for District 8
• Minimum Regular Season Game Participation: Players must have played at least 60% of the regular season on an NCLL team (6 games minimum for Seniors). High school baseball and softball players and those with approved Medical Waivers are exceptions. High school softball players have no minimum play requirement for Seniors All-Stars.
• Player Availability: Availability for the District Tournament is a requirement to make the team — see the tournament schedule below for dates

General Commitment

• Time: Practices start June 1. Required attendance at most practices and ALL games.
• Baseball: Up to 5 events/week
• Softball: 5–6 events/week
• Some teams may participate in warm-up tournaments
• Tournament Path: District 8 (double-elimination, local, late June–mid July) → State Competitions → Regionals/Little League World Series (Majors (12's) & Juniors winners only in 2026)
• Cost: No registration fee for All-Stars. Uniform fee will be implemented (scholarship/financial aid available). Separate fees may apply for warm-up tournaments. Winning teams traveling to Regional tournaments will receive additional fundraising support.

Family & Player Support (General)

• Fundraising participation is expected from players and families
• Parents can help make the team a fun experience by helping to plan for social activities, car decorating parties, etc.
• Some of our teams will also help staff All-Star games by running the scoreboard, selling raffle tickets, and providing refreshments for our tireless umpires
• 24-Hour Rule: Parents agree to wait 24 hours after any game or practice before contacting a coach with a grievance or feedback about playing time or strategy. These conversations will be respectful and handled in private.
• Please be ready to help out!

2026 All-Stars Timeline (Combined & Chronological)

• May 1: League email to families with All-Star info and player application
• May 14: PLAYER APPLICATION DEADLINE at 9:00 PM
• May 15: Baseball All-Star Tryouts (10's, 11's, 12's) — Lower Woodland Field #3 or #4, 6:00–9:00 PM
• May 17: Softball All-Star Tryouts (10's, 11's, 12's) — Lower Woodland, time TBA
• May 22: BB/SB All-Star Team Formation Completed (rosters announced via email)
• June 1: All-Star Week 1 – Practices & Scrimmages; Also: NCLL AAA & Majors Playoffs
• June 8: All-Star Week 2 – Practices & Scrimmages
• June 13–14: Baseball Warm-Up Tournament 1
• June 15: All-Star Week 3 – Practices & Scrimmages
• June 18: Softball 12's District 8 All-Star Tournament Begins
• June 20–21: Baseball Warm-Up Tournament 2
• June 22: All-Star Week 4 – Practices & Scrimmages
• June 23: Baseball Intermediates 50/70 District 8 All-Star Tournament Begins [Pending]¹
• June 27: Baseball 11's District 8 All-Star Tournament Begins¹
• June 29: Softball Juniors District 8 All-Star Tournament Begins
• June 29: Baseball Juniors District 8 All-Star Tournament Begins [Pending]
• June 29: Baseball Seniors District 8 All-Star Tournament Begins [Pending]
• July 3: Baseball 12's District 8 All-Star Tournament Begins¹
• July 3: Baseball 10's District 8 All-Star Tournament Begins¹
• July 5: Softball 11's District 8 All-Star Tournament Begins¹
• July 11: Softball 10's District 8 All-Star Tournament Begins¹

Baseball All-Stars – Specific Information ⚾

Contact

Cole Parsons (Baseball VP) – [email protected]

Baseball Teams to be Formed

• Baseball 10's (ages 8/9/10)
• Baseball 11's (ages 9/10/11)
• Baseball Majors/12's (ages 10/11/12)
• Baseball Intermediates 50/70 (ages 11/12/13) [Pending — requires coach and 12 players]
• Baseball Juniors (ages 13–14) [Co-league]
• Baseball Seniors (ages 15–16) [Co-league]

Tryout Details

• Date: Friday, May 15^th
• Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (10's @ 6:00–7:00 PM | 11's @ 7:00–8:00 PM | 12's @ 8:00–9:00 PM)
• Location: Lower Woodland Field #3 or #4
• Attendance: Encouraged, but not required
• Format: Similar to the January Assessments, with drills evaluated by NCLL coaches

Selection Criteria

• Players' attitude towards teammates, opponents, umpires, fans, and coaches
• Players' work ethic, practice habits, and coachability based on coaches' feedback and observations
• Overall player performance (incl. practices, games, and tryout)
• Regular season division context (Majors, AAA→Majors, AAA)
• Baseball skills, as determined by tryout evaluation and feedback from coaches
• Positional need and versatility
• Player availability for the majority of All-Star practices, scrimmages, and warm-up tournaments
• Player availability for the District Tournament is a requirement to make the team

Team Formation

• We expect more players at each age level to be interested in playing All-Stars than we have roster spots available
• Each age level will have players that do not make the All-Star team
• Coaches have been evaluating players since January, and will continue to do so until teams are formed
• Parents should expect rosters to be announced the afternoon of Friday, May 22^nd
• Upon completion of the tryout, a group of NCLL coaches will collectively determine the players that make each team's roster

Commitment

• NCLL All-Star teams will have a practice, scrimmage, or tournament the majority of weeknights and weekends from June 1^st through the end of their season
• An All-Star player will be expected to attend the majority of scheduled events with their All-Star Team, AND ALL OFFICIAL ALL-STAR GAMES

Softball All-Stars – Specific Information 🥎

Contact

Gayle Perez (Softball VP) – [email protected]

Softball Teams to be Formed

• Softball 10's (ages 8/9/10)
• Softball 11's (ages 9/10/11)
• Softball Majors/12's (ages 10/11/12)
• Softball Juniors (ages 13–14) [Co-league]
• Softball Seniors (ages 15–16) [Co-league]

Tryout Details

• Date: Sunday, May 17^th
• Time: TBA
• Location: Lower Woodland
• Teams: 10's, 11's, and 12's Softball tryouts
• Please turn in your application as soon as possible so we can gauge interest or explore potential co-leagues if necessary

Selection Criteria

• Attitude towards teammates, opponents, umpires, fans, and coaches
• Work ethic, practice habits, and coachability as assessed by coaches
• Overall performance throughout the season, including game and tryout performance
• Softball skills as determined by coaches' evaluations and season feedback
• Positional need and versatility
• Players' availability for most All-Star practices and scrimmages
• Participation in the District Tournament in June/July is required to make the team

Team Formation

• Coaches have been evaluating players since the beginning of the season and will continue to do so until teams are formed
• Rosters will be announced the afternoon of Friday, May 22^nd
• More players interested than available roster spots are expected
• If there's insufficient interest at an age level, we may co-league with a neighboring league to field a competitive team
• All-Star teams require a minimum of 12 players

Commitment

• NCLL All-Star teams will practice or scrimmage 5–6 days a week from June 1^st through the end of their season
• All-Star players are expected to attend most scheduled events with their All-Star team, including all official All-Star games

How to Apply

All players who wish to be considered for an NCLL All-Stars team must opt in by completing the official 2026 NCLL All-Stars Player Application. Return the signed application to your coach, or scan and email it by the deadline below.

Download 2026 All-Star Application (PDF)

Deadline to Apply: Thursday, May 14^th, 2026, by 9:00 PM

If you are unable to return to your coach, scan and email the application to:

• SOFTBALL
• BASEBALL