2026 Registration

Registration Instructions

Step 1: Determine Eligibility for NCLL

The 2026 registration is more aggressive in asking for proof of eligibility, but please note: It is NOT REQUIRED by NCLL—this is a Little League International question and does not need to be answered in order for a successful registration. We will ask for this paperwork if your player makes All-Stars.

NCLL is in Washington's District 8 and covers Wallingford, Greenlake, Fremont, Phinney Ridge, Greenwood, and Ballard
Players must live within NCLL boundaries or attend an eligible school
New players outside boundaries need a waiver to play; for that and all waiver matters, please contact NCLL's president

Step 2: Determine Your Player's Division

League Age

League Age: Your player's age on August 31^st (Baseball) or December 31^st (Softball) determines their league age for that season
League Age is not the same as chronological age (the age they are on their birthday)
Baseball: If a player will be 9 years old on August 31, 2026, they are considered "league age 9" for the 2026 season
Softball: If a player will be 9 years old on December 31, 2025, they are considered "league age 9" for the 2026 season (Softball uses different dates)
Use the age charts and calculator in Step 2(a) below to determine league age

Assessments

Required for all AAA, Majors, or Junior division players regardless of previous division
Not tryouts—all players will be placed on a team. Used for skill evaluation and competitive balance
The Player Agent will conduct the assessments and make recommendations based on the players' skills and abilities
Families will be notified of assessment dates, times, and locations via email
See the 2026 Assessments page for dates, locations, and sign-up links (Juniors do not always assess)

Team Assignments

Assignments finalized by late February
Playing up: Requests to play in higher divisions reviewed based on safety, coach feedback, and division balance

Step 2(a): Division Information

Baseball

	Birth Date Range (2026 Season)	League Age	Events Week	Days of Week¹⁰	Team Assignments	Practice Starts	Games Start	Games End	Fee
T-ball¹	Sept 1, 2019 - Aug 31, 2021	5-6	2	Any/Sa	mid-March	late March	mid-to-late April	mid-June	$145
KCP²	Sept 1, 2018 - Aug 31, 2020	6-7	2	Any/Sa	mid-March	late March	mid-to-late April	mid-June	$155
A Baseball³	Sept 1, 2017 - Aug 31, 2019	7-8	2-3	Any/Sa	early March	mid-March	mid-April	mid-June	$195
AA Baseball⁴	Sept 1, 2016 - Aug 31, 2018	8-9	3	Fr/Sa	early March	mid-March	mid-April	mid-June	$195
AAA Baseball⁵	Sept 1, 2014 - Aug 31, 2016	10-11	3-4	Mo/We/Sa	mid-to-late February	early March	late March	mid-June	$265
Majors Baseball⁶	Sept 1, 2013 - Aug 31, 2015	11-12	3-4	Tu/Th/Sa	mid-to-late February	early March	late March	mid-June	$265
Juniors Baseball⁷	Sept 1, 2011 - Aug 31, 2013	13-14	2-3	90 ft avail.⁹	mid-to-late February	early March	late March	mid-June	$290
Seniors Baseball⁸	Sept 1, 2009 - Aug 31, 2011	15-16	2-3	90 ft avail.	mid-to-late February	early March	late March	mid-June	$290

Baseball Notes (Click to expand)

Note: All kids play T-ball. Baseball is open to boys and girls. Softball divisions are gender-specific and are for girls only, starting from A Division.

¹T-ball (5-6) is for 5's/6's and less skilled/interested 7's; 6's with a year of T-ball should consider coach-pitch (A Baseball).

²Kindergarten Coach Pitch (6-7) is for kids who can hit pitches but may need the tee. Only 6+ can join, per Little League rules, using the T-ball field.

³Baseball A uses a kid-pitch/coach-pitch blend and is for 7's/8's, but 6's with a year of T-ball are encouraged to register.

⁴Baseball AA (8-9) is mainly for 8's/9's, though some skilled 7-year-olds played last year.

⁵Baseball AAA (9-11) is for 9's to 11's and rarely, highly-skilled 8's. Participation for 9's depends on roster spots after placing 12's, 11's, and 10's. 12's must play Majors, 10's AAA or above, and 11's are split between Majors and AAA. If space allows, assessment scores determine 9's eligibility for the AAA draft, finalized by late January (see Assessments for details); 12's can play down with a safety waiver.

⁶Baseball Majors (10-12) is mainly for 11's and 12's, with a few highly-skilled 10's. 9's are eligible but it's rare.

⁷Baseball Juniors (13-14) is for 13's & 14's. While 12's can join, it's not advised as they'd forego a year of Majors.

⁸Baseball Seniors (15-16) is mainly for 15's & 16's, though as young as 13's are eligible.

⁹90ft fields have different availability schedules

¹⁰Days of week reflect recent seasons and the district-level cadence coordinated with other District 8 leagues. Final schedules are confirmed after registration when field allocations and team counts are set, and may shift due to availability, weather, and league-wide constraints; these days are planning guidance rather than a guarantee.

Softball

	Birth Date Range (2026 Season)	League Age	Events Week	Days of Week¹⁰	Team Assignments	Practice Starts	Games Start	Games End	Fee
A Softball¹	Jan 1, 2017 - Dec 31, 2019	6-8	2	Tu/Sa	early March	mid-March	mid-April	mid-June	$195
AA Softball¹	Jan 1, 2016 - Dec 31, 2018	7-9	2-3	We/Sa	early March	mid-March	mid-April	mid-June	$195
AAA Softball²	Jan 1, 2014 - Dec 31, 2016	9-11	3	Tu/Th/Sa	mid-to-late February	early March	late March	mid-June	$265
Majors Softball	Jan 1, 2013 - Dec 31, 2015	10-12	3-4	Mo/We/Fr	mid-to-late February	early March	late March	mid-June	$265
Juniors Softball	Jan 1, 2011 - Dec 31, 2013	12-14	3-4	Fr/Su/Mo/Tu	mid-to-late February	early March	late March	mid-June	$290
Seniors Softball³	Jan 1, 2009 - Dec 31, 2012	14-16	3-4	TBD	mid-to-late February	early March	late March	mid-June	$290

Softball Notes (Click to expand)

Note: All AAA and Majors players must attend assessments in early February; especially important for 9's in AAA and 10's in Majors.

¹A Softball (7-9) (Kid-Pitch/Coach-Pitch Blend) is for 7's to 9's. While 10's can join, it's not advised. 8's should register for this kid/coach pitch division. Fall and winter birthdays may play down with grade-level peers.

¹AA Softball (7-9) (Kid-Pitch/Coach-Pitch Blend) is for 7's to 9's. While 10's can join, it's not advised. 8's should register for this kid/coach pitch division. Fall and winter birthdays may play down with grade-level peers.

²AAA Softball (9-11) is for 9's to 11's. 10's should register for AAA. Fall and winter birthdays may play down with grade-level peers.

³Seniors Softball (14-16) runs only if enough players register and starts in June. For waitlist updates, message [email protected].

Step 3: Register Online

Specify your preferred program, division, and team during registration
Pay with credit card (Visa or MasterCard)
After registration closes, spots are based on availability. Join the waitlist if your division is full

NCLL believes that no one should be denied the ability to play ball due to economic circumstances. Each year, we grant scholarships to families who may need assistance. If you are interested, please fill out the Scholarship Request form or contact our registrar

Step 4: Volunteer

NCLL Volunteers are heroes to our kids!

While we always need coaches, why not come over to our Volunteer Hub and see how else you can help out—we have something for everyone!

Contact

Questions? Contact the treasurer (background checks), registrar (general questions), or the president (league leadership).

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