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| Do you have a question about Encino Little League (ELL)? Look below for the most commonly asked questions. |
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| When is Registration? |
| Registration for spring baseball begins in November, with league play occurring from early March through mid-June. Encino Little League (ELL) also offers a Fall Ball program that runs from September through late November. |
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| What is the “typical” age break-down for ELL’s different divisions? |
| Division placements always depend on the number of children in each age group, starting with children league age 12 and working its way down. Historically, Encino Little League divisions have been as follows: |
- Majors: Mostly 11 and 12 year olds, with only a few 10 year olds
- Minors: Mostly 10 and 11 year olds, with some 9 year olds and a couple of 12 year olds (in consultation with their parents)
- Farm: Mostly 8 and 9 year olds, with a couple of 7 year olds and a few 10 year olds (in consultation with their parents)
- AAA: Mostly 7 and 8 year olds, with a couple of 6 year olds
- AA: Mostly 6 year olds, some 7 year olds and a few 5 year olds
- T-Ball: Mostly 5 year olds, some 6 year olds and a few 4 year olds
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| My child is four years old and wants to play T-Ball. Can I sign up? |
| If your child will turn five before April 30, 2008 then you may register for T-ball. |
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| Can I request a teammate or coach? |
| You may request a teammate or coach for T-Ball and AA (underhand coach pitch). We will make every effort to accommodate player and coach requests; however, we cannot guarantee that all requests will be fulfilled. |
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| What if I need financial assistance to cover the registration fees? |
| Encino Little League offers scholarships for those who need financial assistance. Requests are handled confidentially through the League President. For more information, please email pres@encinoll.com |
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| What is the Positive Coaching Alliance? |
Encino Little League is proud to partner with the Positive Coaching Alliance.
The Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) is a nonprofit organization founded at Stanford University with the mission to transform youth sports so sports can transform youth. PCA was created to transform the culture of youth sports to give all young athletes the opportunity for a positive, character-building experience. It has three national goals: |
- Replace the "win-at-all-cost" model of coaching with the Double-Goal Coach®, who wants to win but has a second, more important, goal of using sports to teach life lessons;
- Teach youth sports organization leaders how to create an organizational culture in which Honoring the Game is the norm; and
- Spark and fuel a "social epidemic" of Positive Coaching that will sweep this country.
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| For more information, visit the Positive Coaching Alliance’s Web site at http://www.positivecoach.org. |
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| How do I know if I live within the ELL boundaries? |
| The ELL boundaries extend approximately from parts of Winnetka and Corbin (east) to primarily Sepulveda/405 Freeway (west), and from Oxnard/Topham north to Mulholland (south). Click Here to view our Boundary Map. |
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How do I know where to find the field that our game or
practice is on? |
| Click Here for a map of the ELL Complex. |
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| How do I take care of the field I am on when finished with a practice or after a came? |
| Watch the Field Maintenance Video. |
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| For more information, check out the Encino Little League Parent Handbook. |
| Encino Little League is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. |
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