When is registration?
Registration for Spring Ball generally opens in late November and runs until March 1. Registration for the baseball Majors division closes earlier than other divisions, in advance of the tryout, which typically takes place on Super Bowl Sunday. Look for emails from the League about registration for other programs throughout the year.
How can I register?
Please review all sections of the "Divisions and Play Opportunities" area of this website. Then go here to register for the upcoming season! If your child is a new player be sure to determine if you live (or your child goes to school) within league boundaries before registering your player.
Can I register in person?
There is one evening set aside for in-person Spring registration each year. Email [email protected] for information.
What are the registration fees for GVLL and what form of payment is accepted?
The fees for the Spring 2020 baseball and softball season are:
-- $300 for T-ball until December 31
-- $350 for Junior Minors, Juniors and Seniors until December 31
-- $375 for Minors and Majors until December 31
BEGINNING JANUARY 1ST A LATE FEE OF $75 WILL BE ADDED TO JUNIOR MINORS, MINORS AND MAJORS REGISTRATIONS, AND A LATE FEE OF $25 WILL BE ADDED TO T-BALL AND UPPERS DIVISIONS REGISTRATIONS.
You can pay via credit card on gvllnyc.com. Contact the league at [email protected] if you are unable to pay online.
Are there discounts for siblings?
Sibling discounts are available for 2+ players of the same family. After the first registrant, each additional family member receives a $25 discount per player and the discount is automatically applied within the registration system.
What is the GVLL refund policy?
All Registration fees are fully refundable through January 31, 2020 (Juniors and Seniors through March 1).
Please register by January 1st to pay the lowest fee and ensure that your player gets a spot before divisions fill up! Players will be added to a waitlist when\if their division fills.
What documents do I need to provide if my child is a new player?
Little League of America rules require that all children provide proof of age and residency in order to play on a Little League of America chartered team. You must provide proof of your child's age (passport, birth certificate) and proof of residence (cable bill, rent or maintenance charge receipt, utility bill, etc.) that confirms that you reside within the GVLL boundary.
OR
If you go to school in our catchment, you must provide a completed LLoA School Enrollment Form.
How do I upload my child’s registration documents?
With the launch of our new website (July 2019) the process for uploading registration documents has changed. Please follow instructions presented during the registration process. Contact [email protected] with any questions.
Are scholarships available for families needing financial assistance?
Yes. Requests for financial assistance should be sent to [email protected] and will be held in strict confidence.
What do my registration fees pay for?
Your registration fees help to cover the costs of:
- Uniforms (jersey, baseball pants, heart guard, socks, and cap)
- **New** Pier 40 dugouts
- Team equipment (batting helmets, catcher’s gear, bats, balls, and first aid supplies)
- Professional instruction at the P3 Baseball Facility inside Pier 40, as well as at other outdoor team and division practices
- Professional umpires for Minors division and above
- Field permits and field conditioning supplies
- League charter and insurance
- Winter workout sessions for children age 7 and older
Can I register late?
Depending on the division you wish to register for, you may be able to register late (On and after March 1). If late registrations are accepted, an additional late fee may apply. Email [email protected] details. GVLL cannot guarantee late registrants will be accepted.
My child wants to try out for baseball Majors. Should I just register him for Majors even though I don't know if he'll make it into that division? What happens if he doesn't make it?
If your child plans to try out for Majors, choose that division when registering. If he tries out and isn't drafted onto a team, then he will automatically be assigned to the Minors division. Once a player is on Majors, he will always make Majors in subsequent seasons from ages 10-12. Please note all 12-year-olds who want to play in Majors will be drafted to a Majors team.
Please note: At this time there are no cuts in softball divisions, even for competitive teams.
Once my child is assigned to a team, what is expected of me and my child?
Please refer to the Parent and Player contracts for specific information regarding expectations of you and your child. For a list of equipment you need to provide for your child, please read the equipment section of the FAQ. Your Team Manager will email you with further information regarding your responsibilities prior to the start of the season.