• September 2025

• September 1^st, 2025

  Labor Day

  Federal holiday; limited field access—good day for rest or a backyard catch.

• September 25^th, 2025

  Season Kickoff Celebration and Board Voting

  Volunteer thank-you night and our annual board vote—food, community, and a first look at what’s ahead for 2026. Mark September 25^th and come celebrate the people who made last season great. Questions? [email protected]

• October 2025

• October 13^th, 2025

  Indigenous Peoples Day

  Federal holiday; school closed—plan around limited facilities.

• October 15^th, 2025

  Volunteer Recruitment Party

  Kickoff mixer for new and returning helpers—meet the board, grab a slice, and see where you can plug in. Volunteer hub

• October 30^th, 2025

  2026 Regular Season BASEBALL/SOFTBALL Registration Testing (Internal)

  Help us stress-test and smooth out the 2026 registration flow before families pile in. Board, key volunteers, and any tech-friendly helpers welcome—email the registrar to join the test crew. Internal testing (link)

• October 31^st, 2025

  Halloween

  Evening activities; expect trick-or-treat conflicts—no league events scheduled.

• November 2025

• November 2^nd, 2025

  Daylight Saving Time Ends

  Clocks fall back one hour.

• November 3^rd, 2025

  2026 Regular Season SOFTBALL Registration Opens

  2026 Softball is open—A through Seniors. Lock in your spot early so we can place friends together, plan coaches, and keep teams balanced. New families encouraged; returning players, welcome back! Register

• November 3^rd, 2025

  2026 Regular Season BASEBALL Registration Opens

  2026 Baseball is open—T-Ball through Seniors. Save your spot now so we can form teams early, align coaches, and honor buddy requests. New families encouraged; returning players, welcome back! Register

• November 3, 2025

  Winterball26 Baseball AAA/Majors Training Starts

  High-rep, indoor skill build at The Hive/Focus for AAA and Majors: live pitching/hitting cages, defense reps, and instructor-led drills to stay sharp all winter. Runs Nov 3 - Jan 26 with breaks for Thanksgiving and winter holidays. Limited slots; jump in early. Register

• November 9, 2025

  Winterball26 BB TEEN Training I Begins

  Sunday-night grind for 13-16s: live BP, fielding work, and reps that keep you ahead of spring. 15 sessions through Feb 22 at Focus Baseball. Grab a slot and keep building. Register

• November 11, 2025

  Veterans Day

  Federal holiday; school closed

• November 15, 2025

  Coach Recruitment

  Coach signups open—step into the dugout, get training, and shape a team’s season. Coaching info

• Fourth Thursday, 2025

  Thanksgiving Day

  Federal holiday; limited activities—enjoy family time

• Thanksgiving week, 2025

  No Winterball26 Baseball AAA/Majors Training Sessions

  Holiday break.

• December 2025

• All month, 2025

  Winterball26 Baseball AAA/Majors Training Continues

  Keep the swing warm all December: weekly indoor reps, live cage work, and defense tune-ups for AAA/Majors at The Hive/Focus. Stay sharp while the weather isn’t. Register

• December 6, 2025

  Winterball26 BB TEEN Training II Begins

  Saturday-night lights for 13-16s: high-energy reps, live BP, and reps with peers at Focus Baseball. Extra cohort opens more spots and runs through Feb 22. Grab a slot and keep the winter rust away. Register

• December 7, 2025

  Nicola Simpson Pitching Clinic Opens

  Two-week softball pitching cohorts (AAA/Majors) at North Seattle Batting Cages: small-group instruction, lots of ball-in-hand reps, and quick gains before league play. First blocks run Dec 7/14. Register

• December 31, 2025

  New Years Eve

  Year-end; limited activities—great night for team get-togethers or rest

• December 25, 2025

  Christmas Day

  Federal holiday; no activities

• Weeks of Dec 23 and Dec 30, 2025

  No Winterball26 Baseball AAA/Majors Training Sessions

  Winter break—no AAA/Majors sessions these weeks

• January 2026

• January 1, 2026

  New Year's Day

  Federal holiday; school/fields closed—league dark for the day.

• January 3, 2026

  Winterball26 SB AAA/Majors Begins

  FREE, league-sponsored Saturday tune-ups for AAA/Majors softball: Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 (12:00 or 1:30 blocks) at Wallingford Boys & Girls Club. Zero cost, plenty of reps—keep the arm loose, get live work, stay ready for assessments. Register

• Third Monday, 2026

  Martin Luther King Jr. Day

  Federal holiday; day of service—join a volunteer project or rest up.

• Late January, 2026

  Assessments - Baseball

  Mandatory assessments for BB Majors/AAA: arms, bats, and defense get a look so we can build balanced teams. Every player in these divisions attends and everyone is placed on a team—give us a clean read on where you belong. Details

• January 31, 2026

  Registration Goes to Waitlist

  Last day before waitlists for Teen BB; SB Juniors/Majors/AAA; BB Majors/AAA. Save your roster spot now-after today it's waitlist only. Register

• Week of Jan 26, 2026

  Winter AAA/Majors Training Ends

  Final indoor push before we shift outdoors—one more week to lock in gains.

• February 2026

• First, second, and fourth Saturdays, 2026

  Winterball25 Free February Baseball

  FREE evening sessions for AAA/Majors at Robert Eagle Staff—extra reps without extra cost. Program page

• Early February, 2026

  Assessments - Softball

  Mandatory softball assessments to balance teams across all divisions (AAA/Majors/Juniors required). Division-specific times sent via email. Everyone is placed on a team—show up, get measured, and help us build even rosters. Details

• February 13, 2026

  Team Formations Complete

  Draft wraps and teams are set for Teen BB; SB: Juniors / Majors / AAA; BB: Majors / AAA. Watch for your team email-coaches start mapping practices right away. Team formations info

• February 14, 2026

  Registration Goes to Waitlist

  A/AA registration moves to waitlist-claim a spot now to avoid delays. Register

• February 16, 2026

  Presidents Day

  Federal holiday; during SPS Mid-winter break—no league events planned.

• February 16-20, 2026

  SPS Mid-Winter Break

  Schools out—expect reduced availability for gyms/fields and families traveling.

• February 21 & 28, 2026

  Winterball26 SB AA Sessions

  FREE Saturday tune-ups for AA softball at Wallingford Boys & Girls Club—pitching and throwing foundations with flexible 12:00-1:15 or 1:30-2:45 blocks. Register

• Late February, 2026

  Coach Safety and Orientation

  Required training for all coaches covering safety, LL rules, league policies, and best practices. Background checks must be completed—finish this to unlock practices with your team.

• February 27, 2026

  Practices Start

  BB: Juniors / Majors / AAA

• February 28, 2026

  Registration Goes to Waitlist

  All Divisions and T-Ball shift to waitlist-last call to register before spots depend on openings. Register

• March 2026

• Second Sunday, 2026

  Daylight Saving Time Begins

  Clocks spring forward one hour

• March 17, 2026

  St. Patricks Day

  Evening events may impact availability

• March 1, 2026

  Practices Start

  SB: Juniors / Majors / AAA

• March 3, 2026

  Team Formations Complete

  A/AA team assignments finalized; watch your inbox for details. Team formations info

• March 7, 2026

  Winterball26 SB AA Session

  Final free AA softball tune-up at Wallingford Boys & Girls Club—pick 12:00-1:15 or 1:30-2:45 PM blocks. Register

• Mid March, 2026

  Team Formations Complete

  A/AA team assignments finalized; watch your inbox for details. Team formations info

• TBA (March 2026)

  Umpire Orientation 1

  First classroom session covering rules, mechanics, and positioning. Time: 7:00-9:00 PM at Pacific Medical Centers - Northgate. Essential training for both new and returning umpires. Training page

• TBA (March 2026)

  Umpire Mechanics Clinic 1

  First on-field training session at Lower Woodland Field #3. Time: 10:00 AM - NOON. Hands-on practice of positioning, signals, and game management. Training page

• TBA (March 2026)

  Umpire Orientation 2

  Second classroom session with additional rules review and Q&A. Time: 7:00-9:00 PM at Pacific Medical Centers - Northgate. Follow-up training to reinforce key concepts. Training page

• March 15, 2026

  Practices Start

  A/AA

• TBA (March 2026)

  Umpire Mechanics Clinic 2

  Second on-field training session at Lower Woodland Field #3. Time: 10:00 AM - NOON. Advanced mechanics practice and game simulations to prepare for season start. Training page

• March 15, 2026

  Games Start

  SB: Juniors / Majors / AAA

• March 22, 2026

  Games Start

  BB: Majors / AAA

• March 29, 2026

  Games Start

  A/AA

• March 29, 2026

  Umpire Mechanics Clinic 2

  On-field mechanics. Training page

• March 29, 2026

  Practices Start

  T-Ball

• March 29, 2026 (Sunday)

  Photo Day - Upper Divisions

  Team and individual photos at Lower Woodland for BB Juniors / Majors / AAA; SB AAA. Scheduled times by team. Players should arrive in full uniform. Professional photographer on-site with online ordering available afterward. Photo Day details

• April 2026

• Early April, 2026

  Easter Sunday

  Common holiday; limited activities

• April 5, 2026

  Games Start

  T-Ball

• April 15, 2026

  Tax Day

  IRS filing deadline

• April 22, 2026

  Earth Day

  Community clean-ups and park stewardship

• April 13-17, 2026

  SPS Spring Break

  Reduced availability

• Late April, 2026

  Mariners Little League Day 1

  Parade day

• May 2026

• Second Sunday, 2026

  Mothers Day

  Common holiday; family commitments

• May 5, 2026

  All-Stars Information Released

  League-wide email sent to all families with All-Star program information, eligibility requirements, player application form, and tournament schedule. Applications available for download.

• May 15, 2026 (9:00 PM deadline)

  All-Stars Applications Due

  Player applications must be submitted by 9:00 PM to coaches or via email. Applies to all divisions: SB: Juniors / Majors / AAA / 10U; BB: Seniors / Juniors / Majors / AAA / 11U / 10U. Required for All-Star consideration.

• May 16, 2026 (Saturday, 6:00-9:00 PM)

  All-Stars Tryouts - Baseball

  Baseball All-Star tryouts at Lower Woodland Field #3 or #4. Scheduled by age: 12U (6-7 PM), 11U (7-8 PM), 10U (8-9 PM). Similar format to February assessments. Highly recommended but not mandatory. Coaches evaluate skills, attitude, work ethic.

• May 23, 2026 (Saturday, 6:00-8:00 PM)

  All-Stars Tryouts - Softball 10U

  Softball 10U tryouts at Lower Woodland Field #4. Time: 6:00-8:00 PM. RSVP required via SignUpGenius. Note: 12U Softball does NOT have tryouts - selection based on season performance and coach evaluations.

• May 20, 2026

  Regular Season Ends

  SB: Juniors / Majors / AAA; BB: Majors / AAA

• May 21, 2026

  Post-Season Tournament Begins

  SB: Juniors / Majors / AAA; BB: Majors / AAA

• May 25, 2026

  Memorial Day

  Federal holiday

• May 21, 2026 (Thursday)

  NCLL Home Run Derby

  Annual community celebration at Lower Woodland Field #6! Schedule: 5:30 PM opening & Seattle Pops distribution, 6:00 PM Softball Majors competition, 7:00 PM Baseball Majors competition, 8:30 PM closing. Bring picnics, wear jerseys, bring mitts to catch balls! All NCLL families invited. Event page

• May 23-24, 2026

  All-Stars Teams Announced

  Rosters finalized and announced via email for all All-Star teams (Baseball: 10U, 11U, 12U, Juniors, Seniors; Softball: 10U, 11U, 12U, Juniors). Initial team meetings scheduled. Practices begin early June. All-Stars hub

• Early/Mid May, 2026

  Photo Day - Lower Divisions

  Team and individual photos at Lower Woodland for A / AA / Kindy / T-Ball divisions; SB Majors. Scheduled times by team communicated via email. Players in full uniform. Professional photographer with online ordering. Photo Day details

• June 2026

• June 14, 2026

  Flag Day

  Observed; limited impact

• Early June, 2026

  Mariners Little League Day 2

  Additional fundraising day

• Early June, 2026

  Regular Season Ends

  A/AA, T-Ball

• June 19, 2026

  Juneteenth National Independence Day

  Federal holiday

• Third Sunday, 2026

  Fathers Day

  Common holiday; family commitments

• June 1-2, 2026

  All-Stars Week 1 - Practices & Scrimmages Begin

  All-Star teams begin intensive practice schedule. Expect majority of weeknights and weekends committed to practices, scrimmages, and warm-up tournaments. Baseball and softball teams ramp up preparation for District 8 tournaments. NCLL AAA & Majors playoffs also occurring.

• June 14-15, 2026

  Baseball Warm-Up Tournament 1

  First warm-up tournament for Baseball All-Stars in Issaquah. Optional but highly recommended for team building and game preparation before District 8 competition.

• June 18-19, 2026

  Softball District 8 Tournaments Begin

  Softball 12U (June 18) and 11U (June 19) District 8 All-Star tournaments begin. Double-elimination format. Winning teams advance to Washington State tournaments.

• June 21, 2026

  Softball Juniors District 8 Tournament Begins

  Softball Juniors (13-14 year-olds) District 8 All-Star tournament begins. Championship path continues to State level for winners.

• June 21-22, 2026

  Baseball Warm-Up Tournament 2

  Second warm-up tournament for Baseball All-Stars in North Bend. Final tune-up before District 8 competition begins.

• June 24, 2026

  Baseball Seniors District 8 Tournament Begins

  Baseball Seniors (15-16 year-olds) District 8 All-Star tournament begins. Multi-district tournament (D7/D8/D9).

• June 26, 2026

  Baseball 12U District 8 Tournament Begins

  Baseball Majors (10/11/12 year-olds) District 8 All-Star tournament begins. Winners advance to State tournament July 12-20 in Vancouver, WA.

• June 27, 2026

  Softball 10U District 8 Tournament Begins

  Softball 10U (8/9/10 year-olds) District 8 All-Star tournament begins. Winners advance to State tournament.

• June 5-30, 2026

  Summerball Registration Window

  Registration opens for summer programs: Single-A Baseball (sandlot), AA/AAA/Majors/Juniors Baseball (interleague), AA/AAA and AAA/Majors Softball (sandlot). Fee: $75/player. Games-only format, no practices. Flexible summer baseball/softball! Summerball info

• Late June / Early July, 2026

  Summerball Teams Announced

  Team rosters and schedules communicated via email and website. Players receive game jerseys (wear spring cap). Season runs July 7 - August 14 with 2 games per week (10-12 total games). Summerball info

• July 2026

• July 4, 2026

  Independence Day

  Federal holiday; no league events

• July 5-6, 2026

  Baseball 11U & 10U District 8 Tournaments Begin

  Baseball 11U tournament begins July 5; Baseball 10U begins July 6. Final District 8 tournaments of the season. Winners advance to Washington State competitions.

• Early-Mid July, 2026

  District 8 Tournaments Conclude

  All District 8 tournaments complete. Champions from each division advance to Washington State tournaments. District 8 includes teams from Ballard, Queen Anne, Magnolia, NCLL, Richmond, Northwest Seattle, Northeast Seattle, and other area leagues.

• Mid-Late July, 2026

  Washington State Tournaments

  State-level competition for All-Star teams that won their District 8 tournaments. Locations vary by division: Baseball 10U (July 19-26, West Seattle), 11U (July 19-26, Cheney), 12U (July 12-20, Vancouver). State champions in 12U and teenage divisions may advance to Regional and potentially Little League World Series.

• July 7 - August 14, 2026

  Summerball Season

  Low-pressure, fun summer baseball and softball! Games-only format with 2 games per week, totaling 10-12 games. No practices. Flexible attendance - perfect for summer schedules. Teams sorted by friend requests. Single-A and Softball programs use sandlot format (pick teams each game). Summerball info

• August 2026

• All month, 2026

  No Major Federal Holidays

  Regular scheduling; monitor All-Stars and Summerball

• Mid August, 2026

  Summerball Season Ends

  Final games