FAQs
When does the Little League season start and end?
The spring season starts at the beginning of April each year with Opening Day generally scheduled for earl to mid-April when the weather is good. Depending on the division you are in, the season will run to mid-May or the end of June.
Practice facilities are available to higher division teams to start practicing before the season starting as early as January for the highest divisions.
Do I have to live within Ramapo Little League boundaries to play for Ramapo Little League?
Yes, Ramapo Little League's boundaries are best explained by the map of the boundary area. Click here to view the boundary map. YOU MUST RESIDE within the boundaries of the RLL boundary map in order to be eligible to play for this league.
How old does my son or daughter have to be to play Little League?
Little League is available for boys and girls from 5 to 18 years old. Children that will be 5 years old on or before April 30th of any given Little League season are eligible to start in T-Ball.
All ages referred to for players in the league are based on their age on April 30th of that season.
Can I choose what team my child plays on?
Ramapo Little League tries to accommodate parent requests for our T-Ball and Pony divisions. Rookie and above are 'draft' level divisions, and this limits what we can do to accommodate requests. RLL will try to honor coach and carpool requests, but there are no guarantees.
When will I know what team I'm playing on?
Rookies, Minors, Majors, Juniors and Seniors division managers will contact players immediately following team drafts, usually within a day or two. Drafts are held December through February. Please refer to the Calendar section for draft dates if/when they have been determined.
All other division managers will begin contacting player soon after the division coordinators form the teams. This usually occurs in early to mid March.
When will I know about schedules for practices?
Each Manager will let you know your team's practice schedule when they first contact you. For Tball and Pony divisions practices will be schedules during the game slot for the first 3 weeks of April and then games will be played in those slots in May and June. After the season has started, teams may or may not continue to have one practice a week. The goal of practices is to teach specific skills and game situations, so player attendance is a must!
When will I know about game schedules?
Game schedules will be provided to you by your manager just prior to the season opening.
Do I have to also buy a team uniform?
No, team uniforms are provided as part of the registration fee but differ according to division. So for Tball children there is only a Hat and Shirt, no pants/belt. All "required" uniform clothing will be provided.
What equipment to I need?
Each player needs to supply their own glove, Little League approved Batting Helmet as well as cleats for the Rookie and higher divisions. Bats, balls, tees and catcher's gear will be provided by the league for team practice and game use. Boys in the Pony division and above are required to wear an athletic cup.
Can I use my own bat or helmet?
Absolutely! Bats must have a logo that shows 'approved by Little League of America' or 'Little League Approved'. Umpires will not allow use of a bat if this logo is not evident. Starting in 2008 Ramapo League is requiring each player buy and maintain your own helmet. Its for your safety and much easier to control hygiene. At the Majors and Juniors division levels, most players have their own bats.
Do you need Coaches, Umpires, or other volunteers?
Ramapo Little League is a completely volunteer program. We are always looking for enthusiastic people to help support the league in any capacity that they can. We would welcome anyone willing to volunteer their time to coach, umpire, keep score or help with a number of other duties. If you are interested in volunteering go to the Forms section for the forms and registration requirments.
Does Ramapo Little League provide training for Managers and Coaches?
Yes, Ramapo Little League pays for managers and coaches to attend a district training session in early March and a RLL specific safety session later in March for Managers and Coaches to review safety, first aid, and to participate with understanding and updating our Local League Rules. You are important to this process!
Is Little League available for girls?
Yes! Ramapo Little League is for both boys and girls. Many girls participate in the Tball and Ponies divisions before moving on to the Rockland ASA softball league. While girls do tend to move over to softball, girls are welcome to continue with baseball as long as they are interested. We encourage girls to sign-up and be a part of the fun!
