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On this page you can list frequently asked questions about Chino Hills Little League. We get so
many questions over the course of the season. We always welcome questions from new and past
participant parents and kids, so we compiled commonly asked questions into one web page.
Before you send an e-mail to us, the question you've been wanting to ask may have already been
answered here!
many questions over the course of the season. We always welcome questions from new and past
participant parents and kids, so we compiled commonly asked questions into one web page.
Before you send an e-mail to us, the question you've been wanting to ask may have already been
answered here!
The City of Chino Hills has two Little League organizations: Chino Hills Little League (that's
not-for-profit entities, chartered with Little League Baseball in Williamsport, PA.
With few exceptions, you belong in this league if you live east of Peyton Ave and south of
Eucalyptus Ave. It is NOT optional to play in either Little League; you must register with the
Little League within the boundaries of your residence.
Other baseball organizations in Chino Hills are not affiliated with Little League Baseball and as
such do not participate in the real Little League World Series presented by ESPN & ABC
Television Networks.
not-for-profit entities, chartered with Little League Baseball in Williamsport, PA.
With few exceptions, you belong in this league if you live east of Peyton Ave and south of
Eucalyptus Ave. It is NOT optional to play in either Little League; you must register with the
Little League within the boundaries of your residence.
Other baseball organizations in Chino Hills are not affiliated with Little League Baseball and as
such do not participate in the real Little League World Series presented by ESPN & ABC
Television Networks.
| Question 1. With all the different baseball leagues in Chino Hills how do I know which league we are supposed to play in? |
Little League age is determined by your child’s age on April 30. Chino Hills Little League is set in
stone, the league discourages deviations from these guidelines:
Tee-Ball (ages 4 - 6): This level is reserved to first-time players. It is experience prior to moving
to Division A.
Division A (ages 6 & 7): This level is the coach-pitch division. It is intended for players that have
completed at least one year of tee-ball.
Division AA (ages 7 & 8): This is the first level of player-pitch baseball. experience may play in
this division, but they are prohibited from pitching.
Division AAA (ages 9 & 10): All players in this division MUST participate in the evaluation draft
prior to the start of the Spring season (watch the website for dates and times). The pitching
distance is increased to 46 feet. Eight year-olds who play at an advanced level may try out for
this division; those 8 year-olds that are not selected on a Division AAA team will be
automatically placed on a Division AA team. In very rare cases, 11-year olds with limited baseball
playing skills may be placed in this division upon approval by the Player Agent and Board of
Directors.
Majors (ages 10, 11 & 12): All players in this division MUST participate in the evaluation draft
prior to the start of the Spring season (watch the website for dates and times). The pitching
distance remains at 46 feet. Eleven and 12 year-olds are eligible to participate in the Little
League World Series. Unless an extraordinary circumstance exists, all 12 year-olds will be placed
on a Majors team, regardless of their skill level. Ten year-olds who play at an advanced level may
request to play on a Majors team. All ten year olds who try out for the Majors but are not
drafted by a Majors team, will be placed on a Division AAA team.
Juniors (ages 13 & 14): All players in this division MUST participate in the evaluation draft prior
to the start of the Spring season (watch the website for dates and times). The base paths are
increased to 90 feet and the pitching distance is increased to 60 feet.
Seniors (ages 15 & 16): Fourteen year-olds of advanced ability may also choose to play at this
level.
Big League (ages 16 to 18): This is the final level of Little League play.
Ultimately, the Player Agent will be the final arbiter of division and team assignments, guided
by the child’s age and baseball experience.
One more note... for the Winter season, we do encourage players to stretch themselves a bit,
with respect to their level of play, as this is the time to get a feel for what it will be like in the
next Division come the following Spring.
stone, the league discourages deviations from these guidelines:
Tee-Ball (ages 4 - 6): This level is reserved to first-time players. It is experience prior to moving
to Division A.
Division A (ages 6 & 7): This level is the coach-pitch division. It is intended for players that have
completed at least one year of tee-ball.
Division AA (ages 7 & 8): This is the first level of player-pitch baseball. experience may play in
this division, but they are prohibited from pitching.
Division AAA (ages 9 & 10): All players in this division MUST participate in the evaluation draft
prior to the start of the Spring season (watch the website for dates and times). The pitching
distance is increased to 46 feet. Eight year-olds who play at an advanced level may try out for
this division; those 8 year-olds that are not selected on a Division AAA team will be
automatically placed on a Division AA team. In very rare cases, 11-year olds with limited baseball
playing skills may be placed in this division upon approval by the Player Agent and Board of
Directors.
Majors (ages 10, 11 & 12): All players in this division MUST participate in the evaluation draft
prior to the start of the Spring season (watch the website for dates and times). The pitching
distance remains at 46 feet. Eleven and 12 year-olds are eligible to participate in the Little
League World Series. Unless an extraordinary circumstance exists, all 12 year-olds will be placed
on a Majors team, regardless of their skill level. Ten year-olds who play at an advanced level may
request to play on a Majors team. All ten year olds who try out for the Majors but are not
drafted by a Majors team, will be placed on a Division AAA team.
Juniors (ages 13 & 14): All players in this division MUST participate in the evaluation draft prior
to the start of the Spring season (watch the website for dates and times). The base paths are
increased to 90 feet and the pitching distance is increased to 60 feet.
Seniors (ages 15 & 16): Fourteen year-olds of advanced ability may also choose to play at this
level.
Big League (ages 16 to 18): This is the final level of Little League play.
Ultimately, the Player Agent will be the final arbiter of division and team assignments, guided
by the child’s age and baseball experience.
One more note... for the Winter season, we do encourage players to stretch themselves a bit,
with respect to their level of play, as this is the time to get a feel for what it will be like in the
next Division come the following Spring.
| Question 2. What Division should my child play in? |
Practices for Spring season start in early February with Opening Day usually in late February.
start later (in April).
The Winter season (which actually is played during the Fall) runs from early-September
through the weekend prior to Thanksgiving for all divisions.
start later (in April).
The Winter season (which actually is played during the Fall) runs from early-September
through the weekend prior to Thanksgiving for all divisions.
| Question 3. How long does the season run? |
Barring any last minute changes by the City, which is unlikely, most games will be played at
Community Park. The City of Chino Hills may mandate that some tee ball and Division A games
may be played at Wickman Elementary due to lack of field slots at Community Park. Rest
assured that your Board of Directors does everything it can to minimize the number of games
played away from Community Park.
Community Park. The City of Chino Hills may mandate that some tee ball and Division A games
may be played at Wickman Elementary due to lack of field slots at Community Park. Rest
assured that your Board of Directors does everything it can to minimize the number of games
played away from Community Park.
| Question 4. Where are the games played? |
In Spring, games are usually played twice a week; one game during the week and one
Saturday game. Deviations to this rule do occur however on occasion.
In Winter, games are played once a week, generally on Saturday. Some divisions may also
have Friday games.
Saturday game. Deviations to this rule do occur however on occasion.
In Winter, games are played once a week, generally on Saturday. Some divisions may also
have Friday games.
| Question 4b. On what days and how frequently are the games played? |
In the past, Chino Hills Little League and Big League Dreams have reached agreements to play
some Little League games at Big League Dreams. Unfortunately Little League rules do not allow
rules also state that everyone must be able to watch Little League games without paying an
rules also state that everyone must be able to watch Little League games without paying an
admission fee. Unfortunately Big League Dreams charges $2.50 a person for admission into their
admission fee. Unfortunately Big League Dreams charges $2.50 a person for admission into their
agreement with BLD that does not include an admission fee for our members.
some Little League games at Big League Dreams. Unfortunately Little League rules do not allow
rules also state that everyone must be able to watch Little League games without paying an
rules also state that everyone must be able to watch Little League games without paying an
admission fee. Unfortunately Big League Dreams charges $2.50 a person for admission into their
admission fee. Unfortunately Big League Dreams charges $2.50 a person for admission into their
agreement with BLD that does not include an admission fee for our members.
| Question 5. How come Chino Hills Little League does not play their games at Big League Dreams in Chino Hills? |
This is up to the individual manager. Most managers have one to two practices a week. The
lower divisions usually practice for an hour. Division AAA on up may practice for up to two
hours. Practice schedules are not determined until after the season starts.
lower divisions usually practice for an hour. Division AAA on up may practice for up to two
hours. Practice schedules are not determined until after the season starts.
| Question 6. What about practices? |
registration days. Generally, walk-up registrations are held from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 pm in front
of the Albertsons on the corner of Soquel Canyon Pkwy and Butterfield Ranch Rd. You can
check our website or the sports section of the Chino Hills Champion for exact dates and
times.
of the Albertsons on the corner of Soquel Canyon Pkwy and Butterfield Ranch Rd. You can
check our website or the sports section of the Chino Hills Champion for exact dates and
times.
| Question 7. How do I register my child to play with Chino Hills Little League? |
- Proof of Residency (Utility Bill)
- Birth Certificate
- Registration Fee Payment
- Birth Certificate
- Registration Fee Payment
| Question 7b. When I register in person, what am I required to bring? |
Cash, Check, or Money Order payable to: Chino Hills Little League
| Question 7c. What do you accept in the form of payment? |
If your child is playing Tee ball through Division AA, you may request coaches and buddies
during the Winter and Spring seasons. Chino Hills Little League will try to accommodate
requests in ALL divisions during the Winter ball season.
In the Spring Season ALL players in Division AAA and above (ages 9 and up), are REQUIRED to
tryout and go through a draft procedure . You may still make requests (for example, to play or
not play for a particular coach) but there are no guarantees -- as teams are selected via the
draft.
As a general rule request are done on a first-come first-served basis, and the applicable Player
Agents attempt to honor as many requests as possible. However, keep in mind that requests
cannot always be honored for various reasons. For example, the Player Agents have a
responsibility to balance all the teams, and sometimes a popular manager will be requested in
numbers that exceed available roster slots. Beginning with the 2008 season, all Division AA
Spring ball teams will be limited to the first 6 requests for a particular manager. This is to
ensure increased parity of the teams for the end-of-season Division AA Tournament.
during the Winter and Spring seasons. Chino Hills Little League will try to accommodate
requests in ALL divisions during the Winter ball season.
In the Spring Season ALL players in Division AAA and above (ages 9 and up), are REQUIRED to
tryout and go through a draft procedure . You may still make requests (for example, to play or
not play for a particular coach) but there are no guarantees -- as teams are selected via the
draft.
As a general rule request are done on a first-come first-served basis, and the applicable Player
Agents attempt to honor as many requests as possible. However, keep in mind that requests
cannot always be honored for various reasons. For example, the Player Agents have a
responsibility to balance all the teams, and sometimes a popular manager will be requested in
numbers that exceed available roster slots. Beginning with the 2008 season, all Division AA
Spring ball teams will be limited to the first 6 requests for a particular manager. This is to
ensure increased parity of the teams for the end-of-season Division AA Tournament.
| Question 8. Can I request my child to play on the same team with a friend? Can I request the manager or coach I want my child to be coached by? |
Registration Fees are posted each year and are based on the division your child is
participating in. Please check the registrations page for costs. There is one mandatory
fundraiser each Spring season. Sibling discounts are available and early bird registration
discounts are also available. Unfortunately, late fees are also assessed if you register after
teams have been formed, so please register as soon as possible!
participating in. Please check the registrations page for costs. There is one mandatory
fundraiser each Spring season. Sibling discounts are available and early bird registration
discounts are also available. Unfortunately, late fees are also assessed if you register after
teams have been formed, so please register as soon as possible!
| Question 9. How much does it cost for my child to participate in Chino Hills Little League? |
The league spends approximately $250 per child to play in Chino Hills Little League. Since our
registration fees only cover roughly half of our entire costs, our league must conduct an
annual Spring-ball fundraiser and seeks out sponsors throughout the community. The Board of
Directors has rejected the alternative option of dropping the fundraiser and raising
registration fees to a level that ensures all of our per-child costs are covered.
Chino Hills Little League yearly operational cost exceeds $100,000. Each fall the Chino Hills
Board of Directors prepares an annual budget. That budget is forwarded to our District
Administrator and is discussed during the General Membership Meeting each February.
registration fees only cover roughly half of our entire costs, our league must conduct an
annual Spring-ball fundraiser and seeks out sponsors throughout the community. The Board of
Directors has rejected the alternative option of dropping the fundraiser and raising
registration fees to a level that ensures all of our per-child costs are covered.
Chino Hills Little League yearly operational cost exceeds $100,000. Each fall the Chino Hills
Board of Directors prepares an annual budget. That budget is forwarded to our District
Administrator and is discussed during the General Membership Meeting each February.
| Question 10. Why does Chino Hills Little League hold a fundraiser? |
Both Little League organizations in Chino Hills are co-ed. Chino Hills Little League does not
have a softball program.
have a softball program.
| Question 11. Is my daughter allowed to play Little League or does she have to play Softball? |
After undergoing a background check, all managers and coaches are appointed by the League
President and approved by the Chino Hills Little League Board of Directors. If you are
interested in being a Little League Board of Directors. If you are interested in being a
manager or coach email the President at president@chinohillsll.com.
Requests should be made by the first week in January for Spring season, and by the end of
August for the Winter ball season.
President and approved by the Chino Hills Little League Board of Directors. If you are
interested in being a Little League Board of Directors. If you are interested in being a
manager or coach email the President at president@chinohillsll.com.
Requests should be made by the first week in January for Spring season, and by the end of
August for the Winter ball season.
| Question 12. How can I manage or coach a team in Chino Hills Little |
All trades are facilitated through the Player Agent and approved by the board of directors.
Trades after the draft are highly discouraged and made on a case by case basis. All trades
must be equitable for all the involved parties. Once teams have been announced any trades
to be considered only under extreme hardships circumstances. No trades are allowed 14 days
after the regularly scheduled first game of the season.
Trades after the draft are highly discouraged and made on a case by case basis. All trades
must be equitable for all the involved parties. Once teams have been announced any trades
to be considered only under extreme hardships circumstances. No trades are allowed 14 days
after the regularly scheduled first game of the season.
| Question 13. If I am not happy with my Manager or Coach how do I have my child placed on |
All complaints are filtered via the President to your child's Division Vice President. If you are
not sure who your Division Vice President is, check the Board of directors page. Your child's
Division Vice President will attempt to handle your situation. (NOTE: all complaints should be
conveyed via email to the President).
not sure who your Division Vice President is, check the Board of directors page. Your child's
Division Vice President will attempt to handle your situation. (NOTE: all complaints should be
conveyed via email to the President).
| Question 14. How do I file a complaint against my manager, coach, and umpire? |
Any League member in good standing is allowed to attend any Board of Director’s board
meeting. If you have a subject you would like to discuss in front of the board you must e-mail
the President in order to be placed on the meeting’s agenda. There is a time limit based on
the subject being presented and meetings other agenda items. If you are a member of the
League not in good standing (e.g., payments in arrears, suspension, etc.) you are only
allowed to attend a meeting if invited and approved by the Board of Directors. (NOTE: Some
meeting may involved closed session items that are strictly for board members only i.e.
disciplinary issues or sensitive items not for public info).
meeting. If you have a subject you would like to discuss in front of the board you must e-mail
the President in order to be placed on the meeting’s agenda. There is a time limit based on
the subject being presented and meetings other agenda items. If you are a member of the
League not in good standing (e.g., payments in arrears, suspension, etc.) you are only
allowed to attend a meeting if invited and approved by the Board of Directors. (NOTE: Some
meeting may involved closed session items that are strictly for board members only i.e.
disciplinary issues or sensitive items not for public info).
| Question 15. Can I attend a Board of Directors meeting? |
Most Board of Directors meetings are held at the Denny's on Fairfield Butterfield Ranch Rd.
Please e-mail the President for the location of the meeting you wish to attend. Board
meeting dates can be located by clicking the Calendar of Events button on the menu to the
left of this page.
Please e-mail the President for the location of the meeting you wish to attend. Board
meeting dates can be located by clicking the Calendar of Events button on the menu to the
left of this page.
| Question 16. How can I find out when and where the Board Meetings are being held? |
Elections are held annually and voted upon by the general membership of Chino Hills Little
League. Nominations for all Board positions should be submitted to the President via e-mail
no later than 10 days prior to the elections; it is perfectly acceptable to nominate yourself
for a position. Board positions that remain vacant after the election can be filled anytime by
a majority vote of the Board of Directors.
Contact the President if you have any questions about being a Board member.
League. Nominations for all Board positions should be submitted to the President via e-mail
no later than 10 days prior to the elections; it is perfectly acceptable to nominate yourself
for a position. Board positions that remain vacant after the election can be filled anytime by
a majority vote of the Board of Directors.
Contact the President if you have any questions about being a Board member.
| Question 17. How can I become a Chino Hills Little League Board Member? |
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