Minimum Age Requirement

Your child must turn 4 years of age on or before December 31 of the current year in order to register for the regular Spring season.

Season

Pre-season practices begin in early March. Games begin mid-March and run through early June.   

Practice

Practice is one night a week typically starting around 5:30 - 5:45pm and lasting 1 hour. 

Games

Each team plays 10-12 games per season depending on weather. 

Games played on Saturday are usually scheduled earlier in the day. 

Uniforms

HLL provides a game shirt, pants, and socks.

Parents must provide sneakers (rubber cleats not mandatory but helpful).

Playing Equipment

Parents must provide ball glove and water bottle.

Team

Teams usually consist of 8-10 players, a volunteer manager, two volunteer coaches and a volunteer team parent.

Volunteer Work/Fund Raising

HLL is an all volunteer organization. We need everyone’s help!  Parents are needed to support HLL through fundraisers.

Click here for more information on HLL volunteer opportunities.

VP – Girls Tee/
Coach Pitch

Please contact Tanya Shelton with any questions about Girls 4-6 Tee Ball/Coach Pitch.

4 to 6 Year Old Tee/Coach Pitch Softball FAQ’S

Q: What if not enough 4 to 6 year old girls register for this division to fill multiple team rosters?

A: Your options are:  1) play in the corresponding age boys' division

                                    2) request to play up in Machine Pitch Softball if league age 6

                                    3) request a refund

Q: Do you keep score and are there umpires?

A: No.  The Tee / Coach Pitch Softball division is structured to teach the very basic fundamentals of softball only. The games are self umpired by the volunteer managers and coaches.

Q: Can I Manage or coach a team?

A: Yes, if positions are available. If you would like to serve as a coach or manager please note that on your child's spring online registration. All manager and coaching positions will be approved by the HLL Board. 

Q: Will my child get to play all the time?

A: Yes, all players play defense every inning. Everyone bats each inning. 

Q: Can my child play up?

A: If your child is league age 6 and wishes to play up in machine pitch (7-8) you will need to attend skills assessments. Placement will depend on 1) assessed skill level, and 2) numbers needed to complete rosters within each division. 

Q: What are the volunteer requirements?

A: HLL is an all volunteer organization so there are many ways to volunteer. Help is always needed with registration, team parenting, assisting with pictures, opening day and fun day activities.