In 2024 we are excited to be celebrating our 60th season being "Western Hanover's Official Little League" and are excited to provide the opportunity for the youth to participate in the Little League Baseball, Softball and Challenger program. We are excited to be offering Softball for our second consecutive season. We look forward to working with the kids and families in our community this spring. This page will serve as a guide to Parents during our 2024 registration as the Spring Season begins.
Registration Dates:
Registration will begin November 19th 2023, and close on February 18th 2024. In the closing days of registration, some divisions will start reaching capacity. We urge all to register early to avoid any possible division closures. Any registration after February 11th will be assessed a $25 late fee.
Eligibility:
All children that reside within our boundaries or attend a qualifying school within our boundaries and who’s league age falls within the age requirements of our programs will be eligible to participate at Ashland Little League. Players outside our boundaries may require a waiver to play. Please visit our League Boundaries page for more information regarding waivers and league boundaries.
League Age Charts
Baseball
Softball
Challengers
Divisions Offered:
Age Charts: Ashland LL will use the 2024 Little League age charts when placing children. Your child’s age is based on their age on August 31st, 2024 for Baseball and January 1, 2024 for Softball. When registering if you do not see a division that you want your child to play in, please email Lance Royce, President If you wish to play up or down a division please review our Try Outs and Draft Procedures for more information on how that occurs.
For More information on our Divisions Offered please refer to the 2024 League Construct Tab:
T-Ball - Age 4/5
Coach Pitch - ages 5/6 (5 y/o with one season of T-Ball)
Machine Pitch - ages 7/8
Player Pitch (Minors) - ages 9/10
Little League (Majors) - ages 11/12
Intermediate (Baseball Only) - ages 11 thru 13
Junior Softball - 12 thru 14
Junior Baseball - ages 13/14
Senior - ages 15/16
*Any player 11 years old and under may play at any "Minor" division (CP thru PP) except T-Ball at the discretion of the Board of Directors
Uniforms and Equipment:
Ashland Little League provides a hat (Baseball) / Crazy Socks (Softball) and a jersey to every participant as part of the regular registration fee. Parents/Guardians are requested to purchase pants, socks (Baseball) and belts. All teams wear gray pants, baseball teams wear open bottom long pants, but the cuffed, knicker-style pants may be leveraged for those who prefer them. Softball teams wear knicker-style pants, gray in color. Managers and the League will inform parents/guardians on the belt and sock color (baseball) once assigned to a team. These items can be purchased from any sports retailer, the league may offer a discounted bulk purchase if available.
Equipment Needed (Not an all inclusive list):
- Batting Helmet - Tee-Ball through Minors 9/10 require face guard (make sure to put your child’s name on this) Face guard on helmets are recommended at all levels
- Bat (make sure to put your child’s name on this)
- Glove (make sure to put your child’s name on this)
- Cleats (no metal spikes) - Optional for Tee-Ball through Machine Pitch
- Athletic Cup for Boys - Machine Pitch and Above
- Softball Fielder Mask - Optional (League Provides one field mask per softball team for pitcher position)
- Batting Gloves are optional
Scheduling:
The practice season typically starts the first week of March and goes through early June. With games starting the week prior to Spring Break, depending on Inter-League requirements. All teams will be scheduled for two practices per week until games begin. Once games begin each team will practice once during the week. No games will occur during Spring Break. This is subject to change due to field availablity and game schedule and is only a guideline.
Why do I have to work concessions?
Without our wonderful community and team of volunteers, Ashland Little League would not be possible. By registering your child, you acknowledge that Ashland Little League is a volunteer organization and every team will be required to work in the concession stand.
Volunteering:
Ashland Little League is a 100% volunteer run sports organization. The league has numerous opportunities in areas such as the board, field preparation and maintenance, marketing, sponsorship, coordinating opening day activities, concessions, coaches, and more.
Parents are urged to come out and volunteer. Umpires, Team managers and coaches are needed for the spring season. The experience is a lot of fun and very rewarding. If interested in volunteering, please check our volunteer page on the website. If you are interested in volunteering, you can simply fill out the contact form in the "VOLUNTEER WITH US" link above and a member of the league will be sure to contact you.