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, one at each age level.

Eligibility Requirements (All Players)

• Residency/School Enrollment: Must meet Little League requirements. Waivers need prior year establishment.
• Proof of Age: Original birth certificate needed for District 8.
• Minimum Regular Season Game Participation: 8 games (6 for Seniors).
• Player Availability: Availability for the District Tournament is a requirement to make the team -- please see the '2025 All-Star Tournament Dates & Locations (District 8 & WA State)' chart below for dates.

General Commitment

• Time: Practices start late May/early June. Required attendance at most practices and ALL games.
• Baseball: Up to 5 events/week.
• Softball: Approximately 5 events/week.
• Some teams may participate in warm-up tournaments.
• Tournament Path: District 8 (double-elimination, local, late June-mid July) → State Competitions (2 weeks after Districts) → Regionals/Little League World Series (potential for 12U & teenage divisions).
• 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.
• Please be ready to help out!

2025 All-Stars Timeline (Combined & Chronological)

• May 5: League email to families with All-Star info and player application
• May 15: PLAYER APPLICATION DEADLINE at 9:00 PM
• May 16: Baseball All-Star Tryouts (10's, 11's and 12's)
• May 23: Baseball All-Star Team Formation Completed (rosters announced via email)
• May 23: 10U Softball tryouts will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Lower Woodland Field 4. Please RSVP here.
• May 24: Softball All-Star Team Formation Completed (rosters announced)
• June 2 (June 1 for Softball): All-Star Week 1 - Practices & Scrimmages; Also: NCLL AAA & Majors Playoffs
• June 9: All-Star Week 2 - Practices & Scrimmages
• June 14-15: Baseball Warm-Up Tournament 1 (Issaquah)
• June 16: All-Star Week 3 - Practices & Scrimmages
• June 18: Softball 12U District 8 All-Star Tournament Begins
• June 19: Softball 11U District 8 All-Star Tournament Begins
• June 21: Softball Juniors District 8 All-Star Tournament Begins
• June 21-22: Baseball Warm-Up Tournament 2 (North Bend)
• June 23: All-Star Week 4 - Practices & Scrimmages
• June 23-25: No games for Softball Majors & Juniors
• June 24: Baseball Seniors District 8 All-Star Tournament Begins
• June 26: Baseball 12U District 8 All-Star Tournament Begins¹
• June 27: Softball 10U District 8 All-Star Tournament Begins¹
• July 5: Baseball 11U District 8 All-Star Tournament Begins¹
• July 6: Baseball 10U District 8 All-Star Tournament Begins¹

Baseball All-Stars - Specific Information ⚾

Contact

Cole Parson (Baseball VP) - [email protected]

Baseball Teams to be Formed

• Baseball 10U (ages 8/9/10)
• Baseball 11U (ages 9/10/11)
• Baseball Majors (ages 10/11/12)
• Baseball Juniors (ages 13-14) [Pending]
• Baseball Seniors (ages 15-16) [Pending]

Tryout Details

• Date: Friday, May 16^th
• Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (12U @ 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM | 11U @ 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM | 10U @ 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM)
• Location: Lower Woodland Field #3 or #4
• Arrival: Scheduled according to age groups and communicated later
• Attendance: Highly recommended but not mandatory
• Format: Similar to the February Assessments, with drills evaluated by NCLL coaches

Selection Criteria

• Players' attitude towards teammates, opponents, umpires, fans, and coaches
• Players' work ethic, practice habits based on coaches' feedback and observations
• Overall player performance (incl. practices, games and tryout)
• Baseball skills, as determined by tryout evaluation and feedback from coaches
• 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 via email by May 23rd
• 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 2nd 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 10U (ages 8/9/10)
• Softball 11U (ages 9/10/11)
• Softball Majors (ages 10/11/12)
• Softball Juniors (ages 13-14)

Tryout Details

• Date: Friday, May 23^rd
• Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
• Location: Lower Woodland Field #4
• Teams: 10U ONLY Softball tryouts
• Note: 12U Softball will not have tryouts and will be chosen using the posted selection criteria in the FAQ below.

Selection Criteria

• Attitude towards teammates, opponents, umpires, fans, and coaches
• Work ethic and practice habits as assessed by coaches
• Overall performance throughout the season, including game and tryout performance
• Softball skills as determined by coaches' evaluations and season feedback
• 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 are expected to be announced by May 24th
• 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 have practices or scrimmages on most weeknights and weekends from June 1st 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
• Note that U11 softball starts earlier this year, with the district tournament ending by June 26

2025 All-Star Tournament Dates & Locations (District 8 & WA State)

How to Apply

All players who wish to be considered for an NCLL All-Stars team must opt in by completing the official 2025 NCLL All-Stars Player Application.

Download 2025 All-Star Application Here

Deadline to Apply: Thursday, May 15^th, 2025, by 9:00 PM

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

• SOFTBALL
• BASEBALL

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What if my child cannot make the scheduled tryout date?

A: For Baseball, attendance is highly recommended but not mandatory. For Softball, please contact Gayle Perez regarding assessments. Coaches evaluate players throughout the season, including their performance in games, practices, and overall attitude. Tryout attendance is just one factor in the selection process, and missing the tryout does not automatically disqualify a player from being considered for the team.

Q: What does "availability for the District Tournament is a requirement" mean?

A: It means your child must be able to attend all scheduled games during the District 8 tournament for their age group. If you have unavoidable conflicts during this period, you should discuss this prior to accepting a roster spot, or it may impact selection, as consistent team presence is crucial for All-Stars.

Q: What is the process for selecting the players for the All-Star teams?

A: Regular-season coaches and any co-league representatives select the players for each All-Star team. The selection process is consensus-based per Little League Rules and NCLL Local Rules. The objective is to fairly and impartially select the most skilled, available, and competitive team possible to represent NCLL in tournament play. Selection is conducted in a manner that preserves the confidentiality of the decision-making process and best serves the interests of fair and impartial selection.

For any All-Star questions not answered here, please use the email addresses listed above.