General Information

When and how do I register?

Why do we register players so early?

What is Little League Age?

Why is there a player evaluation?

Can my child play with his/her friends?

Can my child play up?

Do I get a discount if I have more than one child in RWLL?

Are scholarships available?

Can I help provide scholarships for other children?

When do Practices start?

When do Games start?

Where do I sign up for Juniors, Seniors, or Big League baseball?

What happens if I register my child late?

Can I get a refund?

What equipment will my child need?

How do I volunteer?

How often is the Web site updated?

Whom do I contact if I have more questions?

Q. How and when do I register?

A. Registration is held from November 1 through December 31.  Registration occurring after December 31 will be subject to a late fee of $100.  Registration will occur online only. 

Q. Why do we register players so early?

A. Our league registration numbers determine the number of managers we must evaluate, uniforms we must order, the amount of new equipment we must purchase and the number of practice and playing fields we must reserve. This all takes time and is done strictly by volunteers. We must register children by January in order to get them on the playing field the following spring.

Q.  What is Little League Age?

A. We have a baseball table and a softball table to help you determine your child's Little League age.

For baseball, Little League age is determined by April 30 of the current year -- in other words, what is your child’s age on April 30, 2010? Then that is his/her league age for the 2010 baseball season and will determine which division he/she will likely play in.

Q. Why is there a player evaluation?                   

A. The league holds a player evaluation for the AA, AAA & Majors divisions in January. The evaluation allows us to place children in a division were they will have the most chance of success and have fun. Everyone plays regardless of how they do at the evaluation.

Q. Can my child play with his/her friends?                   

A. Teams in T-Ball, Farm and Single A are largely organized by school. Children can request that they be placed on a team with a "buddy". We can often, though not always, satisfy such a request. Upper division teams (AA, AAA, & Majors) are picked by draft. This is done in an effort to make all the teams as evenly balanced as possible. Your child may or may not play with their friends but they will make many new friends during the season. Siblings playing in the same division are always placed on the same team.

Q.  Can my child play up?

A: For upper divisions (AAA and above), players are placed in divisions based on both age and ability. For lower divisions (AA, Sluggers and T-Ball), players are placed in divisions primarily by age. If a few players of one age need to play up in order to create an even distribution of players on teams, those players are selected based on ability and not player request, although a player may decline to play up.

Q. Do I get a discount if I have more than one child in SRVLL?

A. There are no discounts in the event a family has more than one child playing.  However, in the event of multiple children, families need to satisfy the volunteer requirement for only one of the children.

Q. Are Scholarships available?

A. Reduced Registration Fee and Full Scholarships are available upon eligibility verification. Please contact the Director of Registration at for more information.

Q. Can I help provide scholarship for other children?

A. Yes, Scholarships are needed and much appreciated every year.

Q. When do Practices start?

A. Practices start as early as February (beginning with the Majors division) and run through the season.

Q.  When do games begin?

A. Games begin as soon as early March and run through the end of the school year.

Q. Where do I sign up for Juniors, Seniors, or Big League baseball?

A. Registration for the upper division programs will take place online directly through this SRVLL web site.

Q. What happens if I register my child late?

A. We want to ensure that every child who wants to play can do so. However, players who register late may be put on a waiting list for team placement.

Q. Can I get a refund?

A. SRVLL will refund your registration fee less the Active Service Fee and a $5.00 administrative handling fee prior to January 1, 2010. It will refund 75% of registration prior to the first tryout date for each age group and 50% of registration fee after tryouts. There will be no refunds after February 1st, 2010. Please note 5, 6, and 7 year olds do not try out.

Q. What equipment will my child need?

A. Players in the T-ball/Farm/A/AA/AAA divisions will need to purchase a baseball glove, long-sleeved T-shirt, pants, belt, athletic supporter (including cup for boys), and socks. Baseball cleats (rubber) are recommended. Your coach will recommend the color of pants and socks to purchase. All players receive a team hat and jersey.

Players in the Majors/Juniors divisions will need to purchase a baseball glove, pants, athletic supporter (including cup for boys), and socks. Baseball cleats (rubber) are recommended. Your coach will recommend the color of pants, belt and socks to purchase. All players receive a team hat and jersey. The jersey will need to be returned at the end of the season.

Q. How do I volunteer?

A. As we are a volunteer organization, your help is greatly appreciated. Please contact any Board member on the Contacts page to find out how you can participate.

Q. How often is the Web site updated?

A. San Ramon Valley Little League is a volunteer organization. The Web site is updated as soon as possible.  As such, the information on this Web site is subject to change without prior notice.

Q. Whom do I contact if I have more questions?

A. Please e-mail the Director of Registration, Steve Tovani, at  with further questions.