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2026 Season Timeline – North Central Little League (Seattle)

Planning for the 2026 season is underway. Below is a comprehensive timeline of what our season holds, including registration openings and closings, team selection, practices and games, tournaments, and special events. Unless otherwise noted, the dates apply to both baseball and softball programs. Dates marked "fuzzy" are approximate.

  • September 2025

  • September 1st, 2025

    Labor Day

    Federal holiday; limited field access.

  • September 25th, 2025

    Season Kickoff Celebration and Board Voting

    This is our League-wide celebration for all the volunteers (coaches, board, umpires, etc.) who helped to make the 2025 season successful. We will also hold our annual board elections during this meeting. For 2025, this will be held on September 25th. Keep your eye out for emails regarding the event or reach out to [email protected]. This is the time for all our volunteers to come and take your bow and see what's in store for next year!

  • October 2025

  • October 13th, 2025

    Indigenous Peoples’ Day

    Federal holiday; school closed.

  • October 15th, 2025

    Volunteer Recruitment Party

    Recruitment for volunteers opens

  • October 31st, 2025

    Halloween

    Evening activities; potential conflicts with events.

  • November 2025

  • November 2nd, 2025

    Daylight Saving Time ends

    Clocks fall back one hour.

  • Week of Nov 4, 2025

    Winter AAA/Majors Baseball Training starts

    Weekly indoor sessions at The Hive/Focus for AAA and Majors divisions to maintain skills during off-season. Continues through late January with breaks for Thanksgiving and winter holidays.

  • November 11, 2025

    Veterans Day

    Federal holiday; school closed

  • November 15, 2025

    Coach Recruitment

    Recruitment for coaches opens

  • Fourth Thursday, 2025

    Thanksgiving Day

    Federal holiday; limited activities

  • Thanksgiving week, 2025

    No Winter AAA/Majors sessions

    Holiday break.

  • December 2025

  • December 1, 2025

    Registration Opens

    All divisions

  • All month, 2025

    Winter AAA/Majors Training continues

    Weekly indoors

  • December 31, 2025

    New Year’s Eve

    Year-end; limited activities

  • December 25, 2025

    Christmas Day

    Federal holiday; no activities

  • Weeks of Dec 23 and Dec 30, 2025

    No Winter AAA/Majors sessions

    Winter break

  • January 2026

  • January 1, 2026

    New Year’s Day

    Federal holiday; school/fields closed

  • January 11, 2026

    Softball Winter Training starts

    Pre-season training begins for Softball Juniors, Majors, and AAA divisions to prepare for upcoming assessments and season. Indoor skills development and conditioning.

  • Third Monday, 2026

    Martin Luther King Jr. Day

    Federal holiday; day of service

  • Late January, 2026

    Assessments – Baseball

    Player evaluations for BB: Majors / AAA divisions to ensure competitive balance and appropriate team placements. A/AA assessment window also opens. All players in these divisions must attend regardless of previous division experience.

  • January 31, 2026

    Registration goes to waitlist

    Registration closes for Teen BB; SB: Juniors / Majors / AAA; BB: Majors / AAA. After this date, registration moves to waitlist basis subject to roster availability.

  • Late Jan – Mid Feb, 2026

    RHS Fastpitch Winter Batting Clinic

    External program

  • Week of Jan 26, 2026

    Winter AAA/Majors Training ends

    Final indoor sessions

  • February 2026

  • Early February, 2026

    Assessments – Softball

    Player evaluations for all softball divisions to assess skills and ensure competitive team balance. Division-specific times communicated via email. Required for all players in AAA, Majors, and Juniors divisions.

  • February 13, 2026

    Team formations complete

    Draft process completed and teams finalized for Teen BB; SB: Juniors / Majors / AAA; BB: Majors / AAA. Families notified of team assignments via email. Coaches begin planning first practices.

  • February 14, 2026

    Registration goes to waitlist

    A/AA

  • February 16, 2026

    Presidents’ Day

    Federal holiday; during SPS Mid‑winter break

  • February 16–20, 2026

    SPS Mid-winter break

    Expect reduced availability

  • Late February, 2026

    A Fundamentals Clinic 1

    Instructor: Mark Linden

  • Late February, 2026

    Coach Safety and Orientation

    Required training for all coaches covering safety protocols, Little League rules, league policies, and best practices. Background checks must be completed. This training is mandatory before coaches can begin practices with teams.

  • February 28, 2026

    Registration goes to waitlist

    All Divisions and T‑Ball

  • First, second, and fourth Saturdays, 2026

    Free February Baseball

    AAA/Majors; evening sessions at Robert Eagle Staff

  • Late Feb – Early Mar, 2026

    AA Baseball Pitching Clinic

    3‑session series at NW Sting "The Hive"

  • March 2026

  • Second Sunday, 2026

    Daylight Saving Time begins

    Clocks spring forward one hour

  • March 17, 2026

    St. Patrick’s Day

    Evening events may impact availability

  • Early March, 2026

    PRACTICES start

    SB: Juniors / Majors / AAA

  • Early March, 2026

    AA Pitching/Catching Clinic 1

    Focus/Hive

  • March 3, 2026

    Team formations complete

    A/AA

  • March 3, 2026

    A Fundamentals Clinic 2

    Instructor: Mark Linden

  • Through March, 2026

    Mark Linden trainings

    Per-division sessions

  • Tuesdays/Sundays in March, 2026

    Mark Linden trainings

    BB: Majors/AAA Tue 6:00–8:30pm; Sun 9:45–11:00am

  • Tuesdays/Sundays in March, 2026

    Mark Linden trainings

    A/AA Tue 6:00–8:30pm; Sun 9:45–11:00am

  • Tuesdays/Sundays in March, 2026

    Mark Linden trainings

    T‑Ball Tue 6:00–8:30pm; Sun 9:45–11:00am

  • First two Saturdays, 2026

    Single‑A Baseball Fundamentals

    Two 1‑hr slots each day

  • Mid March, 2026

    AA Pitching/Catching Clinic 2

    Focus/Hive

  • March 10, 2026

    Team formations complete

    T‑Ball

  • March 11, 2026 (Tuesday)

    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.

  • March 15, 2026 (Saturday)

    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.

  • March 17, 2026 (Monday)

    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.

  • Mid March, 2026

    PRACTICES start

    A/AA

  • Mid March, 2026

    PRACTICES start

    BB: Majors / AAA

  • March 23, 2026 (Sunday)

    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.

  • Mid March, 2026

    GAMES start

    SB: Juniors / Majors / AAA

  • Late March, 2026

    GAMES start

    BB: Majors / AAA

  • Late March, 2026

    Umpire Mechanics Clinic 2

    On-field mechanics

  • Late March, 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.

  • Late March (Sundays), 2026

    In‑Season SB Pitching

    Two 1‑hr sessions, Lower Woodland

  • April 2026

  • Early April, 2026

    Easter Sunday

    Common holiday; limited activities

  • Early April, 2026

    GAMES start

    T‑Ball

  • April 15, 2026

    Tax Day

    IRS filing deadline

  • April 22, 2026

    Earth Day

    Community clean-ups and park stewardship

  • Early April, 2026

    GAMES start

    A/AA

  • April 13–17, 2026

    SPS Spring Break

    Reduced availability

  • Late April, 2026

    Mariners Little League Day 1

    Parade day

  • Early/Mid April (Sundays), 2026

    In‑Season SB Pitching

    Sessions continue

  • May 2026

  • Second Sunday, 2026

    Mother’s 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 (Friday, 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 (Friday, 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 (Wednesday)

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Early/Mid May (Sundays), 2026

    In‑Season SB Pitching

    Final sessions

  • 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

    Father’s 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!

  • 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).

  • 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).

  • August 2026

  • All month, 2026

    No major federal holidays

    Regular scheduling; monitor All‑Stars and Summerball

  • Mid August, 2026

    Summerball season ends

    Final games

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