Please check the Baseball Age Chart (hover over the "Baseball" tab) to determine which division your child may register to play.
FORMAT
This season, we will again combine our Juniors and Seniors into one league. With the addition of offering our new 50/70 league for 13 year olds, our Juniors (13-14 year olds) and Seniors (15-16 year olds) leagues will be combined. The Senior Division and Junior Division played together last year, as well.
Juniors and Seniors will have two separate ALL STAR teams (the same as last year). There will a Juniors All Star and a Senior All star team (pending enough players).
SEASON
Practices will start the week of March 7. Games will begin on March 26 and run until June(ish).
GAMES
Each team plays 13-15 games per season, depending on the number of teams. We usually play one game during the week and one game on Saturday. There may be at least one Saturday where your team will play a double header.
Games played during the week start at 7:00 PM or at 7:30 PM.
Games played on Saturday will be scheduled at times ranging from 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM. There are no games on Sunday unless there is a makeup game that can’t be absorbed during the week. Game length is typically 2 hours and can go no longer than two and a half hours, and consists of 7 innings. All games are played at the complex unless an inter-league game is schedule at the opponent’s field.
PRACTICE
Practice generally occurs two times a week prior to the season, one on a week night and one on a Saturday. During the season practice schedules vary from team to team based on the requirements of the manager.
UNIFORMS
TLL provides a jersey, pants and cap. Parents must provide socks and rubber or metal baseball cleats.
PLAYING EQUIPMENT
Parents must provide ball glove and bat. (See our bat size chart for guidance on choosing a bat)
TEAM
Teams usually consist of 12–15 players, a volunteer manager, two volunteer coaches, and a volunteer team parent. Anyone interested in managing should refer to our website for manager application information, or contact a league official.
New teams are selected via a draft in mid-March after a player skills assessment clinic is conducted.
PHILOSOPHY
Teach the basic fundamentals of baseball.
VOLUNTEER WORK/FUND RAISING
TLL is an all volunteer organization. We need everyone’s help! Parents are expected to serve one shift of concession stand duty during the season.
13-16 YEAR OLD SENIOR LEAGUE - FAQ'S
Q: Do you keep score and are there umpires?
A: Yes. Every manager maintains a score book. League standings are kept to determine a regular season winner and to determine playoff games. There is a professional home plate and field umpire.
Q: What size field do they play on and where is the field?
A: All games are played on a regulation Senior League field with a grass infield and grass outfield. Fields #8 and #9 are normally used. Bases are 90’ apart and the pitchers mound is 60’6” from home plate.
Q: Can I have my child play on a team with their friends?
A: Not unless they are drafted onto the same team. In this age group, players are assigned to a team through a draft process.
Q: Can I manage or coach a team?
A: Yes, if positions are available we welcome the help. Prospective managers must complete an online application. If you would like to serve as a manager, then please monitor the website for manager application information, or contact a league official for more information. If you would like to help a manager by being an assistant coach, make sure you note that on your son's registration form. All managers and coaches must pass a Little League background check and be approved by the Tuckahoe Little League Board of Directors.
Q: Will my child get to play all the time?
A: Probably not the entire game, but our rules require the manager to play each child at least 50% of each game.
Q: What are the volunteer requirements?
A: TLL is an all volunteer organization so there are many ways to volunteer. Every parent is expected to help with his/her team's shift in the league concession stand. That's it!
However, help is always needed with registration, team parenting, assisting with picture and carnival day activities and helping with post-season tournaments to name just a few of the many ways to help support TLL. If you are interested in helping, please let us know!
Q: My son might make his middle/high school team. If he does can he still play at TLL? What if he makes the middle school team and I don’t want him to play on two teams. Can I get a refund from TLL?
A: Yes, he can still play at TLL. We understand that school baseball take priority over Little League baseball. Our managers will work with your school schedule! We give refunds up until the first game is played. Once the season starts, we don’t give refunds.
Q: My son is a pitcher/catcher on his middle/high school team. I don’t want him pitching at school and then pitching at TLL and possibly injuring his arm. How can I be assured that he won’t be overused and worn out?
A: Talk with the managers of BOTH teams and make sure they are aware of this situation. Express your concern and make sure, regardless of the situation in any game, that neither team overuses your son as either a pitcher or catcher. Our managers are very used to working with this scenario.