• What: A structured skill evaluation (not tryouts)
• Who: Typically AAA & Majors (and sometimes Juniors), per sport and season
• Why: Balanced teams + safer placement + better development
• Format: Stations for throw/catch, fielding, hitting, and running
• Volunteers: Parents/coaches keep reps moving and make the day run

Who are assessments for?

• Players in divisions where teams are formed via a parity-focused process (often AAA & Majors; sometimes additional divisions depending on the sport/season).
• Players playing up requests or players on the bubble between two divisions—assessments help us make safer, fairer decisions.
• Returning players and new players alike; each season is a fresh snapshot.

Why do we do assessments?

• Competitive balance: Little League requires parity; assessments help distribute pitching, catching, hitting, and defense across rosters.
• Better development: Players learn faster when the game speed matches their current skills—challenging but not overwhelming.
• Safety: Placement reduces mismatch risk and helps coaches plan roles responsibly.
• Clear expectations: Coaches start the season with a shared baseline and can build practice plans accordingly.

What happens at assessments?

Assessments run like a fast-moving practice with stations. Exact stations vary by sport/division, but commonly include:

• Throwing & catching: arm strength, accuracy, receiving, and basic footwork.
• Fielding: ground balls, fly balls, glove-to-hand transfer, throws from different spots.
• Hitting: tee/front toss reps to see swing mechanics, contact, and approach.
• Running: home-to-first timing and basic base-running cues.
• Pitching/catching: when applicable, evaluated as a station within the session window.

Staff work hard to create a consistent, supportive environment. The goal is quality reps, not pressure.

How are results used?

• To help the Player Agent and division leads create balanced teams and to support parity-focused drafts when applicable.
• To guide safe placement decisions (including play up requests) alongside coach feedback and roster availability.
• To help coaches plan early roles and practice priorities—not to label players.

How should families prepare?

• Bring: glove, water, weather-appropriate layers, and shoes appropriate to the surface; helmet is often recommended; bat optional.
• Arrive early: plan for check-in and a short warm-up before your scheduled start.
• Encourage effort: tell your player it's “show your current skills” day, not “make the team” day.
• Help out: volunteering (even for a small role) keeps the day organized and gives kids more reps.

Quick FAQ

• Is this a tryout? No. All players will be placed on a team.
• What if we can't attend? Each season has specific rules (some have no alternate date). Contact the emails on the current season's assessments page as early as possible.
• Can parents stay? Yes. Please keep walkways clear and follow volunteer instructions so stations stay safe.
• Will my player be compared to older kids? Evaluators consider age, development stage, and safety—this is not a single-number ranking exercise.

Next step

Go to the current season's assessments page for dates, locations, and SignUpGenius links.