Player Placement
Skills Evaluation Sessions (SES) will be held in January (Rookies, Minors, Majors, Juniors and Farm) to ensure the most compatible player to division placement. While mandatory, the sessions are not “tryouts” as all players are placed on a team. The sessions are run by the division specific coaches. The sessions involve the players demonstrating their skills at various baseball drills including hitting, fielding, throwing, running, pitching (not for Farm) as well as overall attitude. The sessions are also the first opportunity for the players and coaches to meet.
Mandatory SES for Rookie, Minors and Majors are currently scheduled for 1/07/12 and 1/08/12, with backup (if rained out) dates of 1/21/12 and 1/22/12. Farm SES will be on 1/21/12 and Juniors SES will be on 1/22/12. More information will be distributed as we approach the SES dates.
Refunds
You have up to 2 days after your child's SES to withdraw and
receive a refund, minus a $25.00 administration fee. There are absolutely no
refunds given after that time. An email must be sent to the Registration Coordinator that states your intention to withdraw.
Team Formation
Teams are formed in February at division drafts attended by all coaches in the division. Based on the SES, players will be drafted into the most appropriate division and team. The goal of the team formation process is to create an equal distribution of skill level within the division helping to ensure the best overall playing experience. Once selected to a team, each player is making a commitment to attending scheduled weekly practices and games.
Season
The Little League Parade and Opening Ceremony on March 10th kick off the season. For Farm, the season ends in late May. For Rookie and above, the season runs until early or mid-June, including post season playoffs. All-Star practices start mid-June for Minors and above and games begin later in the month. During the season, Farm and Rookie levels typically have two baseball events a week, including one practice and a game. For Minors on up, it is typically 2 or even 3 events a week of practices and games.
Fields
For all divisions, practice fields are in various San Francisco locations. For Farm, games will be played on fields in the city. Rookie, Minors will play on flelds in San Francisco and on Treasure Island. Majors can expect the majority of games to be played on Treasure Island. Juniors will play mainly on Paul Goode in the Presidio and on Treasure Island.
Coaches
The Baseball Program is seeking prospective coaches who are eager to develop player skills, team unity, sportsmanlike attitude, and a love of the game in all players. Our coaches typically fnd the experience very enjoyable and rewarding and many return to coach again. When you are selected to coach and you have a kid playing in the League, you are guaranteed to have your kid on your team. A pre-season coaching clinic will be held for both new and returning coaches and all coaches will be required to attend a Positive Coaching Alliance clinic. If you are interested in applying as a head or assistant coach, please follow the link on the SFLL homepage to register online.
