F.A.Q.'s for the Spring Season starting April 18 of 2021
If you still have questions, please e-mail us.
What are you doing regarding the Covid situation?
We are not requiring children to wear masks. If parents are near the field, we request that they wear a mask, otherwise, it's at their discretion.
What age children can play in this league?
The youngest grades are PreK (kindergarten) and Pre1A. In case your school uses different titles, it's the grade before first grade, and the grade before that. The oldest grade in the main league is 7th grade. 5th, 6th & 7th are all in one group this season.
What are the dates of the games?
The games are set to start on April 18th and can possibly end on 06/20/20 although we're hoping to end on the 13th. Our goal is always to play. Cold weather won't stop us unless it's very windy, and a light drizzle won't stop the games either.
What time are the games? What days?
Our main games are always all on Sundays. Preschool games are at 11:00 AM, 1st & 2nd grades at 1:45, 3rd & 4th at 3:30 and 5th/6th at 4:45. These times are not guaranteed as they can change based on which grades have more children signed up. However, it's very likely that these times will not change. We will likely not have makeup games this season to due field restrictions.
Where are the games?
As of now , all games are either at the #2 School or Lawrence Middle School.
Do I need to attend every game?
In grades PreK and Pre1A, yes. These kids love having parents (and especially grandparents) at the games. In grade one and up, we would rather parents not attend the games unless they are assisting the coach (which also a great idea). Please keep in mind that it can be a bit chilly at some of the games and if you're watching the game you might want to bring a coat since you’re not running around. Many people like to bring a chair as well. Please bring a bag for all garbage so we can help keep the fields clean.
How do I sponsor a team or an award?
Our sponsorship abilities are pretty awesome. Teams have already been fully sponsored. There are limited sponsorships available, ranging from teams to awards. Please contact us for more details. Your money goes straight to our scholarship fund.
What equipment does my child need?
Your son needs a baseball mitt that is age appropriate. We are not allowing children to share mitts this season. It’s not a bad idea to get him a bat that he likes, and some of the boys love batting gloves (totally not necessary). Please clearly label all equipment so we can return it when he leaves it at the field.
Should I offer to coach? How much work is it?
If you're a good coach, then you certainly should - we give a lot of special perks to the coaches! Coaching is a commitment. Do not volunteer unless you know the game well, are good with kids, have a drive to compete, and are willing to spend some time. Some of the perks include getting to pick a player besides your son (conditions apply), being in a special raffle for some amazing MLB tickets, special training with the METS coaches (It was incredible), a fun night out with the coaches (in traditions eatery with some fun entertainment), and more. Additionally, we've been known to thank the wives for putting up with us. (Last year we gave the wives a $125 spa gift card) This year, coaches will also be actively involved in the ratings. We have some special additional perks up our proverbial sleeves.
What happens if there’s bad weather or other issues?
Unfortunately, we still aren’t able to control the weather. If it’s absolutely pouring on Sunday morning, we’ll usually have to cancel since the fields will be muddy. Please do NOT email us asking if we’re playing or giving us helpful suggestions. We speak to the district and the county and we must follow their leads. If the weather is horrible, we will cancel earlier, if it’s a light drizzle, we’ll wait it out. Keep in mind, when we wait it out, we lose thousands of dollars if it’s cancelled last second. The umpires still get paid and we pay for the fields anyway. We just want the kids to play. As soon as we make a decision, it’ll be emailed to everyone and put on the website. Our goal is always to play. Please don't email the league asking if we're going to play, or telling us it's going to rain (or it's raining).
My son really wants to be with his friend. What can I do?
We do not allow friend requests in the league. I’m sure you can understand the nightmare that would result from having hundreds of kids requesting their friends (while we're trying to keep teams fair). We understand that there are specific reasons (new in the neighborhood, bullying issues, scheduling conflicts and more), and you can always email the league and ask. However, it's very difficult for us to make it work. If you do decide to ask, be sure to include the name, grade, current team, and requested team, and make your subject "Team Request".
I have more questions.
Please e-mail us at info@5tll.com. We try to get back to everyone within a reasonable amount of time.
We are not requiring children to wear masks. If parents are near the field, we request that they wear a mask, otherwise, it's at their discretion.
What age children can play in this league?
The youngest grades are PreK (kindergarten) and Pre1A. In case your school uses different titles, it's the grade before first grade, and the grade before that. The oldest grade in the main league is 7th grade. 5th, 6th & 7th are all in one group this season.
What are the dates of the games?
The games are set to start on April 18th and can possibly end on 06/20/20 although we're hoping to end on the 13th. Our goal is always to play. Cold weather won't stop us unless it's very windy, and a light drizzle won't stop the games either.
What time are the games? What days?
Our main games are always all on Sundays. Preschool games are at 11:00 AM, 1st & 2nd grades at 1:45, 3rd & 4th at 3:30 and 5th/6th at 4:45. These times are not guaranteed as they can change based on which grades have more children signed up. However, it's very likely that these times will not change. We will likely not have makeup games this season to due field restrictions.
Where are the games?
As of now , all games are either at the #2 School or Lawrence Middle School.
Do I need to attend every game?
In grades PreK and Pre1A, yes. These kids love having parents (and especially grandparents) at the games. In grade one and up, we would rather parents not attend the games unless they are assisting the coach (which also a great idea). Please keep in mind that it can be a bit chilly at some of the games and if you're watching the game you might want to bring a coat since you’re not running around. Many people like to bring a chair as well. Please bring a bag for all garbage so we can help keep the fields clean.
How do I sponsor a team or an award?
Our sponsorship abilities are pretty awesome. Teams have already been fully sponsored. There are limited sponsorships available, ranging from teams to awards. Please contact us for more details. Your money goes straight to our scholarship fund.
What equipment does my child need?
Your son needs a baseball mitt that is age appropriate. We are not allowing children to share mitts this season. It’s not a bad idea to get him a bat that he likes, and some of the boys love batting gloves (totally not necessary). Please clearly label all equipment so we can return it when he leaves it at the field.
Should I offer to coach? How much work is it?
If you're a good coach, then you certainly should - we give a lot of special perks to the coaches! Coaching is a commitment. Do not volunteer unless you know the game well, are good with kids, have a drive to compete, and are willing to spend some time. Some of the perks include getting to pick a player besides your son (conditions apply), being in a special raffle for some amazing MLB tickets, special training with the METS coaches (It was incredible), a fun night out with the coaches (in traditions eatery with some fun entertainment), and more. Additionally, we've been known to thank the wives for putting up with us. (Last year we gave the wives a $125 spa gift card) This year, coaches will also be actively involved in the ratings. We have some special additional perks up our proverbial sleeves.
What happens if there’s bad weather or other issues?
Unfortunately, we still aren’t able to control the weather. If it’s absolutely pouring on Sunday morning, we’ll usually have to cancel since the fields will be muddy. Please do NOT email us asking if we’re playing or giving us helpful suggestions. We speak to the district and the county and we must follow their leads. If the weather is horrible, we will cancel earlier, if it’s a light drizzle, we’ll wait it out. Keep in mind, when we wait it out, we lose thousands of dollars if it’s cancelled last second. The umpires still get paid and we pay for the fields anyway. We just want the kids to play. As soon as we make a decision, it’ll be emailed to everyone and put on the website. Our goal is always to play. Please don't email the league asking if we're going to play, or telling us it's going to rain (or it's raining).
My son really wants to be with his friend. What can I do?
We do not allow friend requests in the league. I’m sure you can understand the nightmare that would result from having hundreds of kids requesting their friends (while we're trying to keep teams fair). We understand that there are specific reasons (new in the neighborhood, bullying issues, scheduling conflicts and more), and you can always email the league and ask. However, it's very difficult for us to make it work. If you do decide to ask, be sure to include the name, grade, current team, and requested team, and make your subject "Team Request".
I have more questions.
Please e-mail us at info@5tll.com. We try to get back to everyone within a reasonable amount of time.