Little League® is about having fun with friends, enjoying the sports of baseball and softball, and creating lifelong memories. That is as true for Little League parents as it is for Little League players. From leading cheers in the stands to eating some of the tasty food at the concession stand, making sure your Little League experience fun can also make it more enjoyable for your children. The Little League experience is so much more than what happens on the field, and parents play an incredibly important role in making sure their Little Leaguer® and his or her fellow teammates enjoy themselves as much as possible. So, whether its during the regular season, special games, local playoffs, or the Little League International Tournament, we encourage parents to take an active role in creating an environment packed with smiles, support, and spirit.

What is the time commitment for the spring season?
The season typically runs from mid April-early June.
Tee Ball teams typically have 1 practice and 1 game a week.
Coach pitch typically has 1 practice and 1-2 games per week.
Minor and Majors typically have 2 practices and 1-2 games per week.
Juniors and Seniors runs from end of May-mid July.
Each team has a total of 10-14 games, half of which will be at home.
Practice schedules are made by coaches and will not be announced until closer to the start of the season.

What equipment do I need to purchase for my player?
All players need a glove, baseball/softball pants (recommended but not required for tball and coach pitch) and cleats(recommended but not required for tball and coach pitch). Softball minors are strongly encouraged to purchase a facemask. 

What equipment does the league provide?
The league will provide the following items for each team:
Uniform Shirts
Hats
6 Helmets
2-3 bats
Softballs/Baseballs
Catcher’s Gear
Tees
First Aid Kit
Additional practice and game gear depending on age group

Where are the fields?
Our home fields include:
PELL Complex- 63 Hampton Rd. Pomfret Center, CT 06259
Bowen Field -162 Eastford Rd. Eastford, CT 06242
We also play at:
Pomfret Community School -20 Pomfret St. Pomfret, CT 06259
Pomfret Recreation Park -576 Hampton Rd. Pomfret Center, CT 06259
Away games are played in surrounding towns that are part of the CT District 12.

What type of volunteer opportunities are there?
Our league is completely run by volunteers! The opportunities are endless! Learn more under the volunteer tab!

Do volunteers complete any type of background check?
All volunteers must complete a background check in order to volunteer as part of the league. In addition, all coaches must complete the Little League abuse awareness training.

Is there Fall Ball?
Our Fall Ball season is dependent on how many players we have interested.

How do I determine what league age my player is?
Age for baseball and tee ball is determined by the players age on August 31st of the current year. Age for softball is determined by the player’s age on December 31st of the previous year. For more information about age determination visit: League Age Determination

If I want to purchase a bat and helmet for my child what do I need to know?
PELL will provide each team with plenty of bats and helmets but we understand some families like to purchase their own. Bats and helmets brought by individual players must still follow the Little League official rules.
Baseball and Teeball: All bats must have a USA Baseball mark printed on the bat.
Softball: All bats must be printed with a BPF of 1.20
Full rules can be found here: https://www.littleleague.org/playing-rules/bat-rules/
All helmets must be NOCSAE certified. Softball helmets are required to have a cage on the front.

Should I sign up for Tball, coach pitch, or minors?
Tball is for ages 4-5 years old. 5 year olds that have played one year of tball have the option to move up to coach pitch. Coach pitch is for 5-8 year olds.  7 and 8 yr olds have the option to play up to minors but must attend an evaluation to be eligible.

How are Minors and Majors teams determined?
Player wishing to play minors or majors must attend an evaluation. During the evaluation 3-5 coaches will evaluate players. This evaluation is then used to determine what team will be the safest and most developmentally appropriate for the player. Final teams are determined by the Player Agent and Board of Directors.

What other teams do we play?
We are part of the CT District 12.
Tee Ball teams typically play other pomfret/eastford teams depending on how many we have.

Do you offer financial aid?
We believe that every child should have the opportunity to experience the joy, teamwork, and life lessons that come from playing softball and baseball. We understand that participating in sports can sometimes come with financial challenges, and we’re committed to making sure no family feels left out due to costs. Please reach out to [email protected] if you are in need of a little extra support this season.

Have more questions? Please email [email protected]