SPRING REGISTRATION QUESTIONS
REGISTRATION QUESTIONS
When is registration for the Spring 2026 season?
Registration for the 2026 Spring Little League Baseball and Softball season opens December 1st and closes February 15th for AA and above and February 28th for Tee Ball and Rookies.
REFUND QUESTIONS
What is the refund policy?
Any refund request must be submitted via email to [email protected]. The request will generally be honored based on the following schedule.
- 100% if requested before registration closes.
- 50% if requested before pre-season assessments for Minors AA and above (before February 20th)
- No refunds given after teams are formed (February 23rd)
**Player may qualify for a full refund before pre-season assessments if approved by Board of Directors due to extenuating circumstances, such as a move from the area or an injury. If the season has begun, the refund may be prorate
AGE + DIVISION QUESTIONS
What is my child’s league age?
Player's league age determines which division they are eligible to play in. Your child's actual age and Little League age may be different.
- Little League Baseball calculates age based on the date your child will be on August 31st. Your child’s league age can be found on the Little League 2026 Age Charts. [Match month (top line) and box with year of birth. League age indicated at right.]
- Little League Softball uses your daughter's age as of January 1st. Your daughter’s league age can be found on the Little League Softball Age Chart.
What division should my child play in the 2026 Spring Little League season?
See our Divisions and Fees informational page for more details.
RESIDENCY QUESTIONS
Where can my child play Little League?
Please use the Little League Finder to determine if your home or school address is within ALL boundaries. The League Finder website already accounts for the new 2025 Regulation II - League Boundary Rules.
What are the new 2025 Regulation II – League Boundary Rules?
Starting in 2025, Little League Baseball and Softball players aged 4–7 will be able to register for any Little League program, regardless of school or geography.
For players aged 8–16, Little League may still offer opportunities and waivers for players who want to switch leagues. See Below.
Please read the information on this link regarding tournament (All Stars) eligibility.
If my child age 8-16 attends a school in the ALL boundary, can he/she play at ALL?
Yes, your child will be playing on a school waiver (school is within ALL boundaries). You must bring this School Enrollment form signed by the school administration proving enrollment prior to October 1st. Only complete paperwork will be accepted during the registration dates.
If my child age 8-16 does not live or attend a school in the ALL boundary, can he/she play at ALL?
Players league age 8 to 16 residing or attending school within the boundary of a league and wishing to play in another league must apply for a participation waiver through the Charter Committee waiver.
A notarized waiver signed by your home league president and a reason letter is required. Waiver form can only be obtained by contacting the player agents. The request will be reviewed by both the ALL President and District Administrator. Approval is not guaranteed and may be denied by home league, ALL or district administrator. Players will not be eligible for post season teams.
What do I need to prove Residency?
Residence shall be established and supported by documents containing the full residence (player must live at this address) which includes parent(s) or guardian(s) name, street address, city, state and zip code information, dated or in force between February 1, 2024 (previous year) and February 1, 2025 (current year), from one or more documents from EACH of the three Groups outlined in this link: https://www.littleleague.org/university/articles/residency-eligibility-checklist/
TEAM FORMATION QUESTIONS
What type of equipment will my player need?
All ALL players will be provided with a jersey and hat (belt and socks also included for Rookies and Tee Ball only) as part of your registration fees. Other equipment that is needed is baseball cleats, Little League approved bat, glove, athletic protective cup (for boys), and baseball pants. Your team manager will let you know what color pants to purchase.
Can I make friend requests or ask for a specific Manager or Coach?
Due to Little League rules, Academy Little League cannot accept friend or manager requests during the Spring season for any division above Rookies.
What are Player Assessments?
All players in the Minors Division and above must attend an assessment to determine the skill level of each player. The assessment is used by the League's coaches to draft players onto teams, ensuring an equitable distribution of talent among the teams. Assessments will be scheduled for February 22nd.
What is expected at player assessments?
Players will be evaluated on hitting, throwing/catching, fielding, and running. Players who attend assessments will be drafted on a team.
What happens if my child misses Player Assessments?
During the draft, if coaches have experience coaching your child and can agree on your child’s skill level, your child will be included in the draft. If not, your child will be a blind (random) draft and placed on a random team at the end of the draft.
How long is the Spring season?
Practices begin early March. Regular season games begin early April and run until June.
When will schedules be available?
Practice schedules are generally released by the first week in March and game schedules are generally released by the last week of March. However, our League Scheduler has to coordinate field availability with multiple organizations, as well as interleague games with other league schedulers, so the process is complicated and lengthy. We will do our best to distribute the schedule as quickly as possible.
When and where are practices held?
Practice days and times are scheduled by the Division Commissioner and are based on field/batting cage availability. We do not assign team practice times or finalize our game schedules until after teams are formed.
When and how often are games held?
In the Spring season, all Minors and Majors divisions have one game on Saturday and one weekday game. Upper Division will participate in inter-league play and information will be posted as it becomes available. TBall and Rookies will start with Saturday only games and weekday games will be added later in the season.
Do teams play on Sunday?
Typically, teams play during the week and on Saturday. The exception is weather-related make-up games.
It's the middle of March and we haven't heard from our coach. Who do we contact?
Our coaches receive their team assignments at the same time you do and generally need a few days to contact their team families. Please be patient as the season gets started. If you are concerned about team placement, please contact your Division Commissioner.
COACHING & VOLUNTEER QUESTIONS
What do I do if I am interested in coaching or managing a team this coming season?
The registration process provides the opportunity to express your volunteer interest. Prior to the start of the season there will also be a “Call For Managers” email sent out to the membership requesting you send an email with a completed manager questionnaire application that can be found on the league website under the FORMS tab. In addition, you must be registered as a volunteer on the website. To be considered as a manager, the above items must be completed prior to the deadline.
My schedule does not allow me to manage a team though, I would like to help coach or serve as a team parent. What do I need to do?
All volunteers are required to fill out a volunteer application for the safety of the kids playing at ALL. An application must be done on a yearly basis. Submit your application through the website. By mid-February, the manager of your child's team should contact you. You can also speak to your manager about your interest in coaching, team parent, or helping in another capacity.
ABOUT THE GAME QUESTIONS
Where are the rules for Academy Little League?
Academy Little League has local rules in addition to following the Little League Official Regulations, Playing Rules, and Policies.
Why is Pitch Count important and how is it calculated?
The answer is simple – to protect young arms. Player safety is paramount, and we’re proud of the regulations we’ve put in place. The healthier Little Leaguers® are, the more games they’ll play, which results in them having more fun with their friends. Pitch count rules differ for several divisions. Please visit Regular Season Pitching Rules for more information, and be sure to alert your team’s manager if your child pitches in youth baseball programs other that Little League. (cited from littleleague.org)
What bat can my child use for Little League?
Please use the following link to littleleague.org for further information on the Little League approved bats. http://www.littleleague.org/learn/equipment/baseballbatinfo/batrules.htm
*Starting January 1, 2018, the new USA Baseball Bat Standard was implemented. Little League-approved baseball bats that were approved for use for the 2017 season are no longer be acceptable for use in any Little League game or activity. All bats used for practice and games must have the USA bat stamp.
OTHER QUESTIONS
If the weather looks bad, how will I know if my game or practice is cancelled?
The weather in Colorado Springs is extremely unpredictable and varies by location. To avoid unnecessary cancellations and rescheduled games, we will always try to play a game, even in cold weather. We will make every effort to cancel games as much in advance as possible. Unfortunately, sometimes we cannot make a weather call until game time.
If a practice is cancelled, your Manager will make the decision and will notify you.
If a game(s) is cancelled, the decision will be made by the ALL Weather Committee. Notifications will be made to Division Commissioners, who will notify all Coaches, who will notify parents. You will also see weather-related cancellation posts on the ALL social media accounts.
I would like to sponsor my child's team. Can I do that?
Yes, we are so grateful for our sponsors! There are various levels of sponsorship so you can choose your level of contribution. Please see the SPONSOR tab for details. Thank you in advance! For questions regarding sponsorship and general league questions please email [email protected].
Are scholarships available to help pay for registration?
Scholarships are available to assist families with registration fees. To be considered, please complete our scholarship application located on the forms tab and a member of our Board of Directors will contact you.