Is my child the right age to play?

Children age 3 to 16 are eligible to play, as long as they live or go to school in the catchment area.

My child doesn’t live or attend school in the National Little League catchment area. Can they still play ball with National?

Yes even if you are from outside the catchment area, you are still eligible to join us if your child used to play here, if your child has a sibling who plays here, or if you get permission from the league that your child would normally play in based on your residence (find it here).

How much does registration cost?

Registration for the 2023 spring season is $60 to $200 depending on the program. For more information, check our registration page.

What other expenses can I expect to pay?

At a minimum, your child will need a baseball glove. Prices for gloves vary widely. You can find a good second-hand glove for as little as $10 at thrift stores in the off-season. Players in mini minors and up will also need a pelvic protector (jock or jill), about $20 each at most sporting goods stores. All players will need long athletic pants (shorts are not allowed). Players in rookie minors and up require grey baseball pants for games. We encourage all players to have their own personal batting helmet for hygiene reasons (loaners are available if you do not have one).

Bats and catchers gear are provided for use during practices and games.

When is baseball season?

Spring baseball season starts at the end of March / beginning of April and finishes at the end of June. Optional tournaments for children 8 and over can run into July.
We also offer fall ball that runs from the beginning of September to the middle of October, and occasional skills clinics at other times during the year.

What is expected from me as a parent?

At a minimum, you will need to arrange transportation for your child to the practices and games. The practice locations are at one of our two home fields– click here for the map and directions. Older children may play some of their games in other cities within the CRD.
Also, National Little League is run completely by volunteers, most of whom are parents just like you. We ask that you pitch in and volunteer some of your time too. There are lots of different ways to get involved, a little or a lot.

Is baseball co-ed?

Yes, everyone is welcome to play.

Do you have a girls’ softball league?

Yes, we accept Little League Victoria softball registrations for minors and up. We also welcome girls to play co-ed baseball alongside the boys.

My child is almost 12 years old, but is new to baseball. Is that OK?

Yes, it is OK for older children without experience to join! When we form the teams, we will place your child with other children of similar age and skill so that everybody has a good time.

How often are games/practices during the spring season? What if my child has other commitments?

Blastball: 1 session per week on Sunday mornings held at Oaklands Park; One session from 9:00 – 9:45 and the other from 10:00 – 10:45am
Tee Ball: 1 game per week on Saturday mornings; 1 weeknight practice, either Monday or Tuesday night from 5:00 – 6:00pm (Please use the comment field when registering to indicate if you can’t do one of the nights).
Mini Minors: 1 game per week on Sunday mornings; 1 weeknight practice on Wednesday from 5:00 – 6:00pm
Rookie Minors: 1 games per week on Sunday afternoons; 2 weeknight practices on Tuesday and Thursday
Minors: 1 to 2 games per week possibly either one week night (Tuesday?) and Saturday or both; 2 practices on Monday and Wednesday night
Majors: 2 games per week possibly Friday evening and Sunday morning; 2 practices on Tuesday and Thursday night

Friend Requests are very popular and we do our very best to accommodate them especially for Blastball through Mini Minors. Once you move into Rookie Minors, Minors and Majors the teams are formed based on an assessment of skills and maturity level. National wants to ensure teams are balanced and kids are playing at a level to ensure safety and success.

Also, new this year Beacon Hill, National, and Hampton are partnering to offer a combined Intermediate program for players who will be league age 13, as well as keen 11- and 12-year-olds who are registered with their home park for Majors baseball. In the Intermediate division, players are introduced to leadoffs and a slightly larger playing field. Pitchers throw from a 50’ pitching rubber and the base paths are 70’. The field location is at Hampton Little League. There will be one game per week on Sunday evenings

If you have a prior commitment on a particular day/time, please inform us during the registration process. We will do our best to put your child on a team that doesn’t play during that day/time.

When is the game and practice schedule complete?

Late March/beginning of April. The game schedule is created once we have completed registration and we know how many teams we will have. This is a complex task that requires our park scheduler to ensure there are no conflicts and our teams have a balance of home and away games. For our divisions that play other Little League parks (Rookie Minors, Minors, and Majors), there is an added layer of complexity to work around the other park schedules. The practice schedule is developed in consultation with our volunteer coaches to ensure the schedule works for them. Coaches will inform their players of the game and practice schedule directly as soon as it’s completed.

What is the timeline for the year?

January: Online registration opens for spring season. In-person registration typically held the last weekend of January/first weekend of February.
January – March: Winter training clinics held to prepare players for the spring season.
March: Player assessments are held to ensure balanced teams are formed and players are in divisions that are best suited for them.
March: Preparation of schedule. Selection of coaches. Organizing equipment. Getting the clubhouse and field ready.
April: Coaches inform players of schedule. Spring season officially begins. Lots of games and practices.
May: Even more games and practices. Team photos. Minors/majors tournaments May long weekend.
June: Games and practices continue. Players age 8-12 selected for Little League District 7 tournaments held in early July. Spring season ends near the end of June.
July: Little League District 7 tournaments for ages 8-10 and 10-12.
August: Planning/online registration opens for fall ball.
September – October: Fall ball for minors/majors.
November – December: AGM held. Board of Directors work hard on planning for next year!

What if I don’t have the necessary equipment?

National will loan helmets and bats. Contact us to make arrangements.