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Q: What do I do if I have a question about West Springfield Little League?
A: You can send an e-mail to West Springfield Little League by by clicking here.

Q: Will WSLL be registering 4-year olds for the 2012 Spring season?
A: The Board of Directors has decided to NOT allow 4 year olds to register this year.

Q: When is WSLL Registration?
A: WSLL usually holds registration in January.

Detailed information about registration will be posted on our web site in November.
Q: What do I need to bring to registration?
A:
  • All parent(s)/guardians registering players, including those that played in WSLL last year, must provide 2 proofs of residence documentation.
  • All parent(s)/guardians registering players that did NOT play in WSLL in the 2011 Spring season, must provide proof of birth documentation.



Q: How can I earn my volunteer fee back?
A: A) Working a four-hour shift on any of the dates during any of the preseason field preparation dates. B) Working two shifts in the Snack Bar, two registration dates (as available), two tryout dates (as available), or any combination of two shifts of these activities. C) Attending training and umpiring five games at AA or above. D) Serving as a League photographer. Note: Managing and coaching or other team level activities do not qualify for the return of the volunteer fee. See the full Volunteer Fee Policy.
Q: What are the Boundaries of West Springfield Little League?
A: Click here to use an interactive lookup of the boundaries. Note: WSLL also includes in it's boundaries all residences on Simpson Lane, Gooding Pond Ct, and Lucas Pond Ct. in Burke.

A detailed description of the boundaries of the franchised territory of the West Springfield Little League, Inc, are as follows:

Begin where the Southern Railroad tracks cross Accotink Creek
Proceed south along Accotink Creek to the Fairfax County Parkway
Then southwest to Hooes Road (Rte 636)
Then south to Silverbrook Road (Rte 600)
Then northwest to Ox road (Rte 123)
Then northwest and north to Pohick Road (Rte 641)
Then east and southeast to Burke Lake Road (Rte 645)
Then northeast to the Southern Railroad tracks, including Simpson Ln., Gooding Pond Ct., & Lucas Pond Ct.
Then east along the southern Railroad tracks to the intersection of Accotink Creek (starting point)

Q: Deacribe the playing levels in WSLL and what skills are required.
A: WSLL has 6 levels of play. Click to read a description of WSLL playing levels.

Q: How do I determine my childs "League Age?
A: League Age refers to the age of the player on April 30 of a given year and this is the measure by Little League of the player's age. The last year a player may play at the Majors level is League Age 12.

Determine your child's league age for the 2012 season

Locate Month (across top) and year of birth (column) - age indicated at far right.
May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr AGE
2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2007 2007 2007 2007 5
2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2006 2006 2006 2006 6
2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2005 2005 2005 2005 7
2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2004 2004 2004 2004 8
2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2003 2003 2003 2003 9
2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2002 2002 2002 2002 10
2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2001 2001 2001 2001 11
1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 2000 2000 2000 2000 12


Q: What is the WSLL Refund Policy??
A: What is WSLL's Refund Policy? Upon written request submitted to the President or Treasurer, received before January 31 (on or before March 1 for AA and below), the league will a refund 100% of the amounts paid. Upon written request submitted to the President or Treasurer, before the last day of Tryouts, the league will refund 50% of the registration fee and 100% of any volunteer fee paid. After the last day of tryouts no refunds will be given, and the volunteer fee must be paid unless the volunteer hours have been completed. For Fall Ball, the President or Treasurer must receive a written request for a refund by July 15, for a refund of 100%, and by August 1, for a refund of 50%. After these dates, no refunds will be provided, except for exceptional cause (for example, military transfer or disabling injury), as determined by the WSLL President.
Q: What equipment do I need to buy for my child to play?
A: You registration fee covers the uniform. You will receive a hat, shirt, pants and socks.
You are responsible for purchasing a glove. The league provides baseball bats. The purchase of cleats is optional.
Q: Where can I find the calendar of events for WSLL?
A: You can view the WSLL Calendar of Events by clicking here.
Q: I have more than 1 child; can they play on the same team?
A: If you have more than 1 child and they play in at the 5T-A levels, provisions are made for them to play on the same team, unless you specifically request otherwise. At the AA, AAA and Majors levels teams are formed by draft.

AA and AAA managers are required to take the sibling with their next pick unless parents request them to not be on the same team. Even in Majors, the parents have to agree to allow the kids to play against each other. If they are not selected on the same team the player not selected will play in AAA.

Q: How can I get involved in WSLL?
A: From the home page under "Need Help" click on "Contact Us" to send an e-mail. We can never have enough volunteers!!!
Q: I am interested in sponsoring a team, where can I find help?
A: You can find information on becoming a sponsor by clicking here.
Q: Do the players in WSLL have any fundraising obligations?
A: No - There will not be any fundraising activities (ie, raffle tickets, candy sales, etc.) to support operating costs. Fundraising has been incorporated into the registration fee.

Q: Can you tell me how to get to a WSLL game or prectice field?
A: Yes -- Just go to Our Organization, and click on Fields OR Just click here .