F.A.Q.'s for the Spring Season starting in March of 2020
If you still have questions, please e-mail us.
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.
What are the dates of the games?
The games are set to start on March 22nd and can possibly end on 06/21/20 although we're hoping to end on the 14th. 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. Makeup games will be on weeknights. We're still working on the exact dates, but a full calendar including opponents, game dates, and makeup games will be on this site shortly.
Where are the games?
As of now , all games are either at the #2 School, Lawrence Middle School, Lawrence High School, the #4 School, and specialty games will be at North Woodmere Park.
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.
When does registration begin and end?
Registration has begun for the players that were registered in the fall league. We are opening full registration on Wednesday the 11th of December. The 5TLL always fills up months before the season begins. Each year we expand a little to allow more children to play. We don't want to expand too quickly - that would cause the league to become unorganized. We only allow a certain number of boys to register, and once that number is hit, we close registration. Last year, some grades had ten teams and some only six. This is because registration is not based on teams, rather it's based off of a number. Signing up earlier will likely get you on a team with boys closer to your neighborhood. Late sign ups risk being on a team with boys from a completely different location. There are no guarantees either way.
How much does the season cost?
As many of you are aware, there are a lot of expenses with running this league. Last year the season cost $250 and we're sticking with that price. However, we are not offering any early-bird discounts since that would require raising the price to compensate. We don't charge credit card processing fees, we don't charge extra for the jerseys and caps, and we don't charge extra to cover the cost of the scholarships that we give. We do offer the opportunity to sponsor other kids, which is a special Mitzvah - giving another boy the chance to play in the league. After 02/15/2020 the cost will go up to $275 per player.
How do I sponsor a team or an award?
Our sponsorship abilities are pretty awesome. We have over 1000 active recipients, and they love to patronize our sponsors. 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. 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 are the changes for this year?
We're marketing this season as the "Best Season Yet". Here are some of the changes.
1) As per the coaches, we're putting between 10-12 kids per team; (9 was too little).
2) We're trying to create location based signups. This will allow parents to carpool, but it works in most cases on a first-come first-served basis. The earlier you sign up, the better the chance your son will be with other kids in the area. Area is defined as neighborhoods, since we're combining a few to create two main locations. As of now, it's Far Rockaway, Bayswater, Inwood & Lawrence VS Cedarhurst, Woodmere, North Woodmere & Hewlett. That can change based on numbers. Rest assured, although it's more likely your son will know more boys on his teams, he'll certainly be making new awesome friends.
3) We're continuing the Mets game setup that we did last year. The boys had a great time, and we're thrilled to offer this opportunity!
4) We're putting more commissioners at the games - and they'll be wearing bright sweatshirts.
5) We're uploading the entire schedule to this site (including opponents) before the season begins.
6) We're setting up make-up games every other week in case it rains on a Sunday.
7) We're expanding the All Star Games based on Neighborhood. It should be amazing!
8) We're allowing High School boys to ump! If any high school boys would like to make some money while having a great time, please contact us and we'll set it up. Conditions apply.
9) We're working on some league practices to help the kids improve.
10) There are many other ideas we're implementing, including special prizes for the online quizzes, and possibly some fun events after the preschool games.
What happens if there’s bad weather?
Unfortunately, we 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. 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. We are setting up makeup games in advance, so we can hopefully play midweek if the game is rained out. Makeup games will have less innings TBD by the umpires and coaches.
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.
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.
What are the dates of the games?
The games are set to start on March 22nd and can possibly end on 06/21/20 although we're hoping to end on the 14th. 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. Makeup games will be on weeknights. We're still working on the exact dates, but a full calendar including opponents, game dates, and makeup games will be on this site shortly.
Where are the games?
As of now , all games are either at the #2 School, Lawrence Middle School, Lawrence High School, the #4 School, and specialty games will be at North Woodmere Park.
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.
When does registration begin and end?
Registration has begun for the players that were registered in the fall league. We are opening full registration on Wednesday the 11th of December. The 5TLL always fills up months before the season begins. Each year we expand a little to allow more children to play. We don't want to expand too quickly - that would cause the league to become unorganized. We only allow a certain number of boys to register, and once that number is hit, we close registration. Last year, some grades had ten teams and some only six. This is because registration is not based on teams, rather it's based off of a number. Signing up earlier will likely get you on a team with boys closer to your neighborhood. Late sign ups risk being on a team with boys from a completely different location. There are no guarantees either way.
How much does the season cost?
As many of you are aware, there are a lot of expenses with running this league. Last year the season cost $250 and we're sticking with that price. However, we are not offering any early-bird discounts since that would require raising the price to compensate. We don't charge credit card processing fees, we don't charge extra for the jerseys and caps, and we don't charge extra to cover the cost of the scholarships that we give. We do offer the opportunity to sponsor other kids, which is a special Mitzvah - giving another boy the chance to play in the league. After 02/15/2020 the cost will go up to $275 per player.
How do I sponsor a team or an award?
Our sponsorship abilities are pretty awesome. We have over 1000 active recipients, and they love to patronize our sponsors. 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. 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 are the changes for this year?
We're marketing this season as the "Best Season Yet". Here are some of the changes.
1) As per the coaches, we're putting between 10-12 kids per team; (9 was too little).
2) We're trying to create location based signups. This will allow parents to carpool, but it works in most cases on a first-come first-served basis. The earlier you sign up, the better the chance your son will be with other kids in the area. Area is defined as neighborhoods, since we're combining a few to create two main locations. As of now, it's Far Rockaway, Bayswater, Inwood & Lawrence VS Cedarhurst, Woodmere, North Woodmere & Hewlett. That can change based on numbers. Rest assured, although it's more likely your son will know more boys on his teams, he'll certainly be making new awesome friends.
3) We're continuing the Mets game setup that we did last year. The boys had a great time, and we're thrilled to offer this opportunity!
4) We're putting more commissioners at the games - and they'll be wearing bright sweatshirts.
5) We're uploading the entire schedule to this site (including opponents) before the season begins.
6) We're setting up make-up games every other week in case it rains on a Sunday.
7) We're expanding the All Star Games based on Neighborhood. It should be amazing!
8) We're allowing High School boys to ump! If any high school boys would like to make some money while having a great time, please contact us and we'll set it up. Conditions apply.
9) We're working on some league practices to help the kids improve.
10) There are many other ideas we're implementing, including special prizes for the online quizzes, and possibly some fun events after the preschool games.
What happens if there’s bad weather?
Unfortunately, we 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. 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. We are setting up makeup games in advance, so we can hopefully play midweek if the game is rained out. Makeup games will have less innings TBD by the umpires and coaches.
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.