The boundary is basically:North to Grange Avenue. South to County Line Road. East to 27th Street. West to Janesville Road/Durham Road and Highway 00. The exception to this boundary is "If you live in an area not covered by a Little League program, you may join a Little League of your choice."
The manager will call the players after all team assignments have been completed, usually approximately 4 weeks before the start of play for each respective division. This varies by level of play.
The schedules are usually completed two to three weeks prior to the start of play. For Divisions involved in inter-league play, the schedules are sometimes delayed due to complications of working everything out with the other leagues. The Schedules are placed on the website www.franklinll.org under 'League Schedules.'
In the T-Ball, Rookie and Minor Divisions, we attempt to fulfill parent requests but this is not always possible because assignments are subject to the number of openings available as returning players have priority if they played on a team the previous year. Team assignments may also take into account an attempt to balance teams by age.
Talk with the Division VP at Registration day, call or preferably write a letter to the applicable Division VP with your request. Usually, there are ample opportunities available especially at the lower levels. Please include any previous coaching experience in your letter. All coaches and mangers must complete a volunteer application that is submitted for a background check. All managers appointments are approved by the Board of Directors, taking into consideration the results of the background check, prior experience and recommendations of the Division VP and Safety Director.
Each scheduled team is entitled to warm up on the field for one half the time available, generally beginning one half hour before game time. Warm up drills should be accomplished so as to keep disturbance of the infield and lined batters boxes to a minimum.
No 'bumping' is allowed for any reason. The league follows this order for field use:The division VP or schedule coordinator will always notify the manager if a game time/day is changed.
- Scheduled game.
- Rescheduled game (rain out etc.).
- All Star practice.
If there is a valid reason for the withdrawal and the player has requested the withdrawal prior to playing a number of games, a refund is generally allowed. No refund is given for accounts that paid the registration fee by purchasing candy bars.
No one under the age of 16 is permitted to work in the concession stand.
No, pets are not allowed at the FLL Complex. No matter how friendly your pet may be, not all children are comfortable around pets. So for the benefit of everyone, please leave your pet at home.
FLL does not have insurance for vehicle damage nor covers the cost of vehicle damage. You park at your own risk at the FLL Complex.
No. Being drafted onto a team does not guarantee a spot on an All Star team..
For Minor, Rookie and T-Ball divisions FLL furnishes team jerseys and hats/visors for each player. For the Senior, Major and Junior divisions jerseys must be purchased at jersey signup day. Players are responsible for their own pants, socks, stirrups and shoes.
The uniform cost is included in the registration fee for Minor, Rookie and T-Ball divisions. However, in the Senior, Junior and Major divisions a team jersey must be purchased. If a player out grows his jersey, wants a new jersey or switches teams at his/ her request, the players is responsible for his/ her replacement jersey. If a team changes names, the League will pay for a replacement jersey for returning players to that team.
No.
Modification of standard issue team jerseys is discouraged.
Order opportunities vary according to inventory and volunteers available but generally it has been our practice to offer jackets and sweatshirts for order at Registration day. Excess inventory is available in the concession stand.
Order can be picked up at Jersey sign up day (check the website calendar) or from the Uniform Manager.
All-Star jackets and t-shirts are available for order after the All-Star teams are selected. There is an All Star clothing day to order uniforms and other items. Each All Star participant is required to buy a vest/t-shirt/hat package. Hats will be changed from time to time and should be purchased each year. If the vest and t-shirt remain in good condition, they can be used for more than one year.
All Stars commemorative t-shirts will be given to each team's manager when the entire order is completed.
All Star jackets will be given to the managers at the FLL season end picnic.
All-Star commemorative tees are NOT guaranteed to be completed prior to the playing of All-Star games.
Each year the number of ten year old players drafted varies. There can be as few as 10-12 and as many as 26. The actual number is determined just prior to the draft. Keep in mind less then 25% of eligible ten year olds are drafted each season.
No. Playing in the Majors does not guarantee a spot on an All Star team.
All baseball players turning 10 (ten) prior to May 1st must try out for the Majors. A player’s age the day of try outs does not matter.
Usually held in February. Check the Franklin Little League calendar posted on the website under 'League Schedules' or the 'Calendar of Events'.
If the player is 10 (ten) prior to May 1st, they must attend the Majors try-out. Any player not drafted will automatically return to the same Minor team they played on last season. Any player that does not attend the try out will be moved to a new Minor team.
The Major draft is held at the end of February. All drafted players will be contacted shortly after that date. The Minor BB teams are usually created by April 15th.
Any player new to a Major team or a player that needs to replace a jersey must attend the jersey sign-up. Usually held in early March. Check the Franklin Little League calendar posted on the website under 'League Schedules' or the 'Calendar of Events'.
If your child is in the Majors, you must contact the Player Agent to discuss the conflict. If a move is warranted, that player must attend the try outs and reenter the draft. If your child is in the Minors, you must contact the Player Agent to discuss the conflict. If a move is warranted, that player will be moved to a new Minor team.
In both cases no guarantee will be made as to which team your child will be moved to.
Have the player attend try-outs but let the Major VP know you wish to have the player remain in the Minors. Keep in mind less then 25% of eligible ten year olds are drafted each season.
The number of 10 year olds drafted each season is affected by several factors (siblings in draft, coaches son/daughter in draft, managers son in draft, number of returning players). Often, when a player is not drafted, it is the opinion of the coaches that the player would be better served by playing another season in the Minors. In most cases, staying in the Minors results in more opportunities to pitch, catch and excel at the plate. Keep in mind, baseball is a sport built on confidence.
The age guidelines for all divisions can be found under the 'Divisions' title on the left margin.
Online registration is being offered as a convenience for FLL families. Due to the overall cost of these transaction fees, FLL is unable to incur these charges. Our FLL board feels this is not cost effective with all of the improvements we are trying to achieve within the league.
The online transaction fee is collected by the service provider comapany. Since FLL does not collect the transaction fee, it can not refund the cost. FLL will issue a refund in accordance to our refund policy for the FLL registration fee (see What is the refund policy if my child withdraws from FLL? ).
Yes, but candy purchase is only available on our league sign up day held in January.
There are two types of sponsorships available:
Businesses that submit their sponsorship money in before the end of the year, receive a reduced price for a combined team and banner sponsorship.
Please email your name, business name, address, and phone number to mail@franklinll.org. An FLL board member will contact you to discuss the various sponsor options. Or you can fill out the sponsor form FLL Sponsorship Form and mail it to the address on the form.
All refunds are returned at the end of the season.
If you did not receive your volunteer refund in cash at the FLL picnic, you should receive a check by the end of September.
Only families that volunteered at least once for each child in the FLL will receive a refund check. Also, all FLL equipment must be turned in prior to receiving a volunteer refund.
The FLL will reduce or withhold your refund if you owe the league money. Some of the reason for a reduced amount would be a bounced check fee, a late fee was not paid, or you owe for FLL clothing.
The volunteer fee is a family fee that is paid once per family regardless of the number of kids in the league. If you only have one child in Big League baseball no volunteer fee is collected.
It is up to each individual or family to volunteer for the league. Here is the text from the volunteer form that everyone signs in the league:
I the undersigned acknowledge that it is my responsibility, and NOT the responsibility of Franklin Little League or its Board of Directors, to fulfill my obligation of volunteering my time to the league. I acknowledge that this is true regardless of whether or not I am contacted personally or through the mail in regard to upcoming events throughout the season.
The FLL does not prorate the volunteer refund amount.
The league does not recognize a need for umpires in the T-Ball and Rookie divisions.
No, all refunds at the picnic must be picked up in person. If you do not receive your refund at the picnic it will be mailed to you.
Only two coaches receive credit for assisting the manager. So if you are expecting credit for coaching, you need to check with the team manager to make sure they list you as a coach of record for the team.
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Updated: January 16, 2008 |