Q: Where can I get one of those concussion forms I need to sign?

A: You can get it by clicking here, but don't forget to read it first before signing it.  It's got good stuff in there.

Q: The registration cost seems high, where does all that money go?



Note [1]: Miscellaneous includes, but not limited to safety, financial and banking services, administrative costs, clinics, donation expense, and dues and subscriptions.
Note [2]: Fall Expenses include uniforms, equipment, and umpires for the fall season.
Note: Items such as Snack Bar, Apparel Sales, and Yearbooks have a corresponding revenue source that generates additional funds for league.

Q: My family lives just outside the city limits of Claremont. Can my son/daughter play in Claremont Little League?

A: The answer to this question is POSSIBLY, but it's a little complicated. Starting in the Spring of 2025, it's actually MUCH easier to play with CLL. For any child "league age" 7 or younger, you now have the option to play in ANY Little League program of your choosing. However, starting with your child's league 8 season, the player must either stay in the league they have been playing in, OR choose to play in the home league in which you reside. A sibling of a league age 7 and younger player (even if league age 8 or older), can also choose to follow their younger sibling to their league of choice. As a reminder, any player who resides or attends school in Claremont always retains the option to play with Claremont Little League. To download the special form you need to fill out if you don't live in Claremont but go to a Claremont school, click here. And to read more about the "League of Your Choice" option going into effect for the Spring 2025 season, click here. Confused or have questions? Give us a call at 626-872-3261 and we'll be happy to help you figure out if you're eligible to play with CLL.

Q: What are the number of days and hours per week that are expected of a little league player in the Spring season?  

A: Practices start in late January/early February and most teams practice 1-3 days a week.  Beginning in March, T-ball division will have one game on Saturdays and one practice during the week.  For all other divisions (Farm, JV, Minors, Majors, and Juniors) most teams will have one practice and two games per week. In most cases you play one game on a weeknight (typically Wednesday to Friday) and one game on Saturday, but there are some weeks when you may play twice during the week (Example: Wednesday and Friday).  For all weekday games at College park, the Farm and JV divisions usually play near the 4pm hour, and the minors and majors divisions routinely play at 6:30pm during the week. Our Juniors division times vary based on the availability of lights at the other District 20 fields. CLL Griffith Park Junior Divisions field doesn't have lights and games are played before dark. 

Q: How do I determine my son or daughter's league age?

A: Use the chart below:

2025 Little League Age Chart

FOR BASEBALL DIVISION ONLY

Match month (top line) and box with year of birth. League age indicated at right.

Q: What is considered valid proof of residency documentation?

A: Click here to download/view a document showing detailed information on what is considered valid proof of residency documentation.

Q: My son/daughter was not born in this country, how do I provide proof-of-age documentation?

A: Click here to download/view a document showing detailed information on what is acceptable proof of age documentation.

Q: Is it possible to obtain a waiver to allow a player from outside of Claremont to play in our league (if league age 8 or over)?

A: Generally, the only time a waiver will be granted is if the player lived and played in Claremont Little League the previous year and then moved outside of the city limits. Little League International. will grant a waiver in this circumstance.

Q: My son/daughter and his/her best friend/family member (not a sibling) want to play on the same team, can that be arranged? Or, for carpool/daycare reasons we need to have our son/daughter and another child on the same team?

A: We can generally make this accommodation for the T-ball and Farm divisions. The person registering needs to write on the registration form that they would like to be on the same team as x (name of other player). It is better if both families put this on their registration forms. With the JV, Minor, and Major divisions the family can still write the request on the registration. That preference will be listed on the draft sheet, but there is no guarantee that we will be able to accommodate. We encourage the coaches to take both players, but it is not required.

Q: We want our son/daughter to play or not to play for a certain manager, can that be arranged?

A: Again, the answer is similar to the question above. In the lower divisions (T-Ball & Farm) we can usually accommodate this request. However, in the upper divisions (JV, Minor, Major,) it is up to the coach when selecting his/her team. The family should still write the request on the registration form. If they don’t want their child playing for a particular manager, then they need to also write that on the form. Again, it is not guaranteed, but usually a manager will not select a child that doesn’t want to play for him/her.

Q: My child and his/her sibling are eligible for the same division. Will they be placed on the same team?

A: Siblings eligible for the same division will be placed on the same team unless the parents specifically request that they be placed on separate teams.

Q: How do I get more information about volunteering?  What forms do I need to fill out/sign?

A: Turns out, we have a page specifically for that.  Click here to get to that page to get all the details.

Q: What kind of helmets can we use?

A: You can use NOCSAE Certified, non-mirror-like.  No stickers may be put on the helmets unless they came with the helmet or have manufacturer authorization. 

Q: What kind of bats can we use?

A: Metal bats must have USA Baseball stamp and be the proper size for the division of play.  Wood bats are also permissible if they meet the size requirements. For more information on bats click HERE.

Q: Can we use batting donuts?

A: Batting Donuts are NOT allowed.  Batting Sleeves are permitted. 

Q: Are there specific types of Catcher equipment required?

A: Catchers must use a catcher’s glove and wear an approved catcher’s helmet with a dangling throat guard.  Male catchers must wear a cup.

A: Can we use metal cleats?

Q: Metal Cleats are NOT permitted (until Intermediate level or above).  In Intermediate level or above, metal cleats are not permitted when pitching on portable mounds.

Q: Can a player wear any jewelry on the field?

A: Players are not permitted to wear jewelry such as, but not limited to, rings, watches, earrings, bracelets, and necklaces. The only exception is jewelry that alerts medical personnel to a specific condition. Sunglasses are permitted.

Q: Are pitchers allowed to wear arm sleeves?

A: A baseball pitcher can wear an arm sleeve, but it must be fully covered by an undershirt. And any part of the pitcher’s undershirt that can be seen must be a solid color, and the sleeves cannot be white or gray. A softball pitcher may wear and arm sleeve but is not required to cover it. Also, a pitcher cannot wear any items on his/her hands, wrists, or arms which may be distracting to the hitter. So, if your child plays baseball and wants to use an arm sleeve on the mound, keep a long-sleeved dark-color undershirt on hand.

Q: What exactly is the mandatory play rule?

A: During regular season play, every rostered player present at the start of a game will participate in each game for a minimum of six defensive outs (basically, two full innings in the field, however those six outs do not need to be consecutive) and bat at least one time for regular season games.

Q: Can my son or daughter use a bat weight on the bat to prepare for an at-bat?

A: No. The traditional batting donut is not permissible, but a weighted bat sleeve is. In addition, the on-deck position is not permitted in the Little League (Major) Division and below.

Q: Why does Little League have pitch count regulations for baseball?

A: The answer is simple – to protect young arms. Player safety is paramount, and we’re proud of the regulations we’ve put in place. The healthier Little Leaguers® are, the more games they’ll play, which results in them having more fun with their friends. Pitch count rules differ for several divisions. Please visit Regular Season Pitching Rules for more information and be sure to alert your team’s manager if your child pitches in youth baseball programs other that Little League.

Q: What does an uncaught third strike mean?

A: Often called a “Dropped Third Strike,” this is when a batter becomes a runner after the third strike called by an umpire, or a pitch is swung on and missed by a batter, is not caught by the catcher. For the hitter to be eligible as a runner, however, first base must be unoccupied, or first base is occupied with two outs. To put the batter-runner out, the defense must tag the batter or first base before the batter touches first base. An uncaught third strike does not apply to play below the Little League (Major) Division.

Q: During a play at home plate, does a runner have to avoid the catcher, whether he or she is sliding or not?

A: A play at the plate is no different than a play at any other base. A player must slide or attempt to avoid the defensive player.