Frequently Asked Questions
QUESTION: Am I eligible
to play in SSLL? If not, how do I find the league I fall within?
ANSWER:
SSLL’s League Boundaries are:
SUMMERLIN OR RED ROCK COUNTRY CLUB RESIDENT WHO LIVES IN RED ROCK COUNTRY
CLUB OR IN SUMMERLIN WEST OF THE 215 FREEWAY OR SOUTH OF CHARLESTON. If you do
not fall within this area, please either view the Little League
QUESTION: WHAT ARE THE
DIVISIONS THIS YEAR?
ANSWER:
We now have two divisions that use a Tee
( TBall division for ages 4-5, WITHOUT coach pitch and the
Rookies (formerly our TBall division), with a Coach pitch/Tball
combination). The old Rookies division (Machine Pitch) is now
called the “Minors 1A Division"
QUESTION: How do I
determine my child’s uniform size?
ANSWER:
Go to UNIFORMS tab on
the index for sizes and sizing information.
You can also contact our supplier Sportco at 702-739-9750 and ask
forinformation on how to select your size.
QUESTION: What is
involved in being a Team Parent?
ANSWER:
The duties of Team
Parent includes but is not limited to assisting the manager with scheduling
snacks, team party, sending out schedules, etc.
An informational workshop for Team Parents will be held early in March to
review the roles and responsibilities.
QUESTION: Will the
Minors 1A – (Machine Pitch Division (Formerly Rookies) keep score this season?
ANSWER:
Yes, Minors 1A will keep
score and standings will be kept beginning this season; we will also have an
umpire for all the games.
Seeding for the end of
season tournament will be based on the regular season standings.
QUESTION: How are teams
put together in the Minors 1A Division?
Are you keeping any teams in tact or are teams being reassigned? Can I
play on the same team as my neighbor?
ANSWER:
Managers of Minors 1A
teams can retain only 5 players: the children of: 1. the manager; 2. The three
assistant coaches; and 3. The child of the team’s sponsor. The rest of the team
will be randomly assigned.
QUESTION: WHAT YOU
GET FOR YOUR REGISTRATION FEE?
ANSWER:
Registration fee includes: Uniform, field time, scheduling of
at least 12 games, umpires in appropriate divisions, participation trophies for
Tee Ball, Rookies, and Single A Divisions. Trophies for end of season
tournaments all divisions. FEES DO NOT include pictures this year, although the
League will schedule a picture day for all teams.
QUESTION: What equipment
do we need for the season?
ANSWER:
The League will provide the
entire uniform, including hat, pants, shirt, socks and belt. You will need a
glove, helmet, cleats, and athletic supporter/cup.
Usually there are plenty of bats, so you don’t need to buy one.
QUESTION:
I’m registered, what’s next?
ANSWER:
Once you have signed up
online, your child is not fully eligible to play until we have a copy of his/her
birth certificate on file. Even if your child played in our league last year, we
still need a copy. Please provide the league a copy of the following:
1. Birth certificate
2. Three (3) proofs of residency for
Summerlin South
(See list of acceptable proofs at
http://summerlinsouthll.org/residenceelibilityrequirements.pdf)
If you wish to manage/coach or volunteer in some other capacity, you are
required to provide a copy of your driver's license, and download and fill out
the 2012 Volunteer Application at
http://summerlinsouthll.org/volunteerapp2010_mandatoryssn.pdf).
All required Documents can be either:
1. Faxed to: (702) 822-2455
2. Emailed to:
Registration@SummerlinSouthll.org
QUESTION: Can I request a team?
ANSWER:
Tee-Ball:
The manager can bring the entire team with him provided he
provides the League a list of players
before 2/10/2012.
Rookies (Coach Pitch/Tee Ball Combo):
The manager can bring the entire team with him provided he provides the
League a list of players before 2/10/2012.
Minors 1A:
The manager cannot bring
an entire team. The manager is
allowed 5 players so teams are kept evenly distributed.
The 5 players consist of:
1. The Manager’s Child;
2. Three assistant coaches’ children of
your choice; and
3. A sponsor’s child.
The remaining 8 or 9 kids will be randomly assigned by the Player
Agent.
Minors AA and AAADivisions:
There is no freezing of any players (other than manager's child, NOT
EVEN ASSISTANT COACHES). This is a Little League International rule. Players
must be selected during the draft for each respective division.
Majors Division: Returning
Major players will return to their respective teams.
All other players will be
selected during the Major’s draft.
QUESTION: What is the
practice schedule?
ANSWER:
The practice schedule is
determined by the manager of the team; players are not placed on a team until
early to mid-Feb. Practices start
end February to beginning of March. The managers choose a practice schedule, and
how many days they choose to practice; usually once a week for the younger
divisions, and twice a week for the older ones. Games begin end of March and
will be on Saturdays and one other weekday (Monday-Friday); usually a coach will
not practice once games begin in the lower divisions, but may choose so in the
upper divisions. You will hear from your child’s manager by the end of February.
QUESTION: ARE
PICTURES INCLUDED IN MY REGISTRATION FEE?
ANSWER:
No. FEES DO NOT include pictures
this year, although the League will schedule a picture day for all teams.