FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHEN DOES THE SEASON START?
Spring Ball - March, Fall Ball- August
WHAT DIVISION WOULD MY CHILD BE IN?
Please view the 2024 Little League Age Chart
Age and ability will be determined by our Board & Player Agent on Tryout day.
CAN MY DAUGHTER PLAY?
Absolutely, we welcome all children ages 4-15 years old.
WHERE ARE PRACTICES & GAMES HELD?
Practices will be held at Lomita Little League, however game locations may vary between LLL and Eastview LL. Registration numbers vary year to year, which is why we inter-league with neighboring Little Leagues. Post season games such as TOC and All Stars will be held at various District 27 locations. We are one of 10 leagues in California District 27, Western Region of Little League International.
DOES MY CHILD HAVE TO TRYOUT?
Rookies, Minors, Majors, and Juniors will have tryouts to demonstrate their ability on fielding, pitching, batting, etc. Every player will be assigned to a team. There are no tryouts for T-Ball.
WHAT GEAR DOES MY CHILD NEED TO PLAY?
LLL will provide every child with a team jersey and baseball hat. Once placed on a team, your coach will advise you on purchasing coordinating pants, socks, and belt. All players will need to purchase their own gloves, helmets, cleats, and Little League Approved bats.
DO I HAVE TO VOLUNTEER?
Yes. 2024 Separate from your Spring Registration, a $50 mandatory volunteer fee will be due to pick up your jersey. Each household is responsible for (1) 2 1/2 hour snack bar shift. Once you have completed your snack bar shift you will be reimbursed the $50 fee before the season is over. If you do not volunteer, you will not be reimbursed. Volunteer exceptions: Team Managers, Team Coaches (2), Team Parents, Designated Team Scorekeeper.
HOW CAN I HELP?
We are always looking for volunteers.
Any and all help is much appreciated and helps make Lomita Little League a better environment for the kids. We are a 100% volunteer ran program. We solely rely on our families, fundraising, and community support. You can help with any of the following. Just email us, we would love to hear from you.
-Board Members
-Snack Shack
-Coaches
-Team Parents
-Field Maintenance
-Events
-Sponsorships
-Donations
WHAT COVID SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE IN PLACE? (2021)
LLL will be following local Los Angeles County health & safety COVID Protocol.
LLL practices all safety requirements and protocols of Little League International. Click here
BATS- As of January 1, 2018 Little League International implemented a the new USA Bat Standard rule. To identify a official-sanctioned youth bat, look for the "USA Baseball" licensing mark, located on the taper. Click here for further info.
DO WE HAVE TO FUNDRAISE?
Yes, For the Spring Season, we are asking players to sell Opening Day Raffle Tickets. We encourage all families to participate in the sales. There will be other optional fundraising events throughout the season. Remember, all fundraising and sponsorships help benefit LLL.
WHAT IF MY CHILD CAN NO LONGER CONTINUE THE SEASON?
Registration refunds will be available until the uniforms are ordered and before the player's first scheduled game, qualifying withdrawals are eligible for a refund of 50% of the registration fee paid. Once the player's first scheduled game begins, refunds will no longer be issued.
PLEASE SEE OUR UPDATED 2024 GUIDELINES
https://dt5602vnjxv0c.cloudfront.net/portals/50008/docs/2023/2023 registration guidelines.pdf
Further Questions? Please contact us at [email protected]