Q. Is my child eligible to play in NOL Little League?
A. Starting with the 2025 season, children at the youngest level of the Little League Baseball and Softball program (League Age 4-7) throughout the United States will have the ability to register for any Little League program they choose, without respect to any geography- or school-related eligibility requirements. Those players who register under this option will also be fully eligible to participate in all aspects of league play, including International Tournament play, for the duration of their Little League careers provided they have continuous and unbroken participation from the time they are League Age seven within the specific league where initially registered and provided all other participation eligibility requirements have been met.
For League Ages 8 and up, Little League International defines the boundary maps for each local Little League. To be eligible to play for NOL Little League, you must reside within our league boundaries, or your child must physically attend classes at a school within our boundaries.
Q. Do you have a map that shows the boundaries of NOL Little League?
A. Yes, please review the map below for more details:
Q. I think my child attends a school that is in the boundaries, do you have a list of schools that are approved?
A. Yes, the following schools are within our league boundaries.
John Stockton Elementary School, St. Mark’s Episcopal Day School, Riverside Presbyterian Day School, St. Matthew’s Catholic School, Fishweir Elementary School, Ortega Elementary, Lake Shore Middle School, West Riverside Elementary, St. Paul Catholic School in Riverside, First Coast Christian School, Ruth N. Upson Elementary School, Jeb Stuart Middle School, Venetia Elementary School, Timucuan Elementary School, Bayview Elementary School, and Central Riverside Elementary School.
If you do not reside within our boundaries, but the player physically attends classes at one of these schools, the signed form we will need can be found on the Little League site or can be accessed here.
Q. What ages can play at NOL Little League?
A. Ages 4-7 T-Ball (players League Age 6 can try out for PM). NOL would prefer the player to be 4 years old by 1/1 of each year. This helps our coaches maintain the child’s attention span.
Ages 6-8 Pitching Machine (players League Age 8 can try out for Minors)
Ages 8-10 Minors
Ages 10-12 Majors
Q. What are the season schedules for NOL Little League?
A. Historically, NOL Little League has run two seasons per year. The Spring Season will typically start with evaluations and practices in the early February timeframe with the final games being completed in the mid May timeframe. The Fall Season will typically start with evaluations and practices in the mid August timeframe with the final games being completed in November, before Thanksgiving.
Q. What is the typical practice schedule during the season?
A. Days and times for practice vary by season and are set by the Board in partnership with team managers once teams and rosters are established. For the Fall Season all divisions typically practice once per week with one game per week (Monday or Friday). For the Spring season all divisions except Tee Ball typically practice one day per week with 2 games per week (Tuesday or Thursday evening and Saturday mornings). The Tee Ball division will typically practice one day per week with one game per week. (Monday or Friday games in Fall, Saturday morning games in Spring).
Q. What are the required proofs of Residency I will need to provide?
A. The residence shall be established and supported by documents containing the full residence which includes parent(s) or guardian(s) name, street address, city, state and zip code information, dated or in force between February 1, 2017 and February 1, 2018, from one or more documents from EACH of the three Groups outlined below:
Group I
1. Driver’s License (photo ID of parent(s) or guardian(s) with qualifying residence address)
2. School records (must include home address of player’s parents or guardians)
3. Vehicle records (i.e., registration, lease, etc.)
4. Employment records
5. Insurance documents (with residence address)
Group II
1. Welfare/child care records
2. Federal records (i.e., Federal Tax, Social Security, etc.)
3. State records
4. Local (municipal) records
5. Support payment records
6. Homeowner or tenant records
7. Military records
Group III
1. Voter’s Registration
2. Utility bills (i.e., - gas, electric, water/sewer, phone, mobile phone, heating, waste disposal, NOTE: Cell Phone bills cannot accepted due to it being considered utility service for the residence due to its mobile nature)
3. Financial records (loan, credit, investments, etc.)
4. Medical records
5. Internet, cable, or satellite television records
Any documents submitted as proof of residence mush show customary usage or consumption to demonstrate bona fide continuous habitation as determined by Little League Baseball, Incorporated in its discretion.
It is recommended that the league require some proof of residence within the league’s boundaries at the time the player registers. Players and their parents/guardians are advised that a false statement of residence may lead to ineligibility to play Little League Baseball or Softball. Under NO circumstances does ANY person have the authority to grant a waiver that allows a child to play in a local Little League program IN ANY DIVISION, when that child does not qualify under these residency requirements.
Q. We've played at NOL Little League in the past, but have recently moved outside the boundaries. Is my child still eligible?
A. There are rules that allow for players who had met eligibility requirements in a past Spring Season to continue their eligibility if they enroll in the subsequent Spring Season even if they live outside or do not attend classes within our league boundaries.
Q. How is my player assigned to a team?
A. For the Tee Ball baseball divisions the teams will be formed in conjunction with the team managers and player agents based on any requests, overall team size, and age to make the teams as even as possible.
For all other divisions, there will be a player evaluation date, followed by a draft in which the managers in the division will draw numbers to determine the draft order and the eligible players in that division will be selected by the manager.
Q. When will I hear what team my player is on?
A. Typically the player assignments/drafts are held within days after the completion of the evaluations for a season. The league will email final rosters after the completion of the draft and you should plan on hearing from the manager of the team that your player will be on within a week of the draft.
Q: Who are the coaches?
A: Coaches are all parents, siblings, family, or friends interested in volunteering and helping make a good experience for the children. We offer assistance and training for new coaches that would like it.
Q: What does the registration fee cover?
A: The league registration fee covers each players uniform (hat and jersey), Little League insurance, field & game equipment, lighting costs, trash pickup, as well as other operating costs. NOL Little League is a non-profit organization run entirely by volunteers.
Q. Can I sign up to sponsor a team during on-line registration?
A: Yes, in the Registration section you can specify that you are interested in sponsoring a team. A league representative will contact you with further instructions.
Q. How can I help with volunteering or fundraising?
A. NOL Little League is a non profit organization run entirely by volunteers. If you would like to help, please indicate you would like to volunteer on your registration form. Our board is always looking for committed people who enjoy helping out the local community. Any help is appreciated.
Q. What am I expected to do?
A. Cheer on your baseball player in a positive and encouraging way. Because this is a volunteer organization, you will be expected to work in the concession stand at least once throughout the season. The Concessions Manager will work with your team to determine a schedule that serves all participants.
Q. Are there conduct rules that apply during games and practices?
A. NOL Little League has adopted a Parent Code of Conduct. Parents should read, understand and AGREE to the Code of Conduct prior to their children participating at NOL. NOL does not tolerate foul language or taunting at any level by the players, parents, managers or coaches. Any spectator, player, manager or coach that is warned is subject to being ejected from the premises and banned from the fields for additional games.