Pottsgrove Little League
FAQ’s

Have I  missed the in-person registration. Can I still sign my child up for baseball?
In-person registrations will be held for 2011 at the Pottsgrove Middle School Cafeteria the following dates and times:

What is the league's mailing address?  Where do I mail payments?  Apparel orders?
PGLL
P.O. Box 923
Pottstown, PA 19464

What are the new league ages?
For baseball, it is the player’s age on April 30, 2011.  These guidelines were set forth by Little League International. T-ball players must be 5 years old by April 30, 2011.  

Does my child have to go to "Evaluation Day"?
Yes, all players except tee ball aged players are evaluated to help the player agents divide the teams up as evenly as possible.  You will be notified by e-mail if your child needs to attend.
A date, place and time for 2011 Evaluation Day has not been set yet.

Can my child be on the same team as a friend/neighbor for car-pooling purposes?
You can indicate your request on the registration form. We do try to honor these requests as much as possible in the younger divisions; however we cannot guarantee it due to our needs to adhere to team equality. Requests cannot be accepted for  Major Baseball or Minor Baseball as these teams are established through a draft system.

Can girls play in a boys division?
Little League rules allow girls and boys to play on the same team.

Why is there a volunteer fee?
The league has opted to not charge a fee this year.  However, we do still need many volunteers to help make this a successful season.

How can I volunteer?
There are many ways to help.  PGLL’s success depends fully on our volunteers!   In addition to coaching and being a team parent, your child’s league needs your help with field maintenance, snack bar coverage, fundraising, umpiring, Opening Day, All-Star Day, Picture Day, just to name a few.  See your child’s coach or email the league and let us know what you can help out with.

Do I have to volunteer?
We are an all-volunteer organization. There are many ways to volunteer including Manager, Coach, Umpire, Team Parent, Snack Bar, Special Events and Field Maintenance. Our league continues to grow but our volunteer base is shrinking. The majority of league activities and duties are done by the same 20 people year after year. As many of these volunteers move on as their children age out, recruiting new volunteers is critical to the league’s future success. Due to the lack of volunteer help, it has become necessary to occasionally hire outside help for tasks that were normally were done by volunteers. This is why we are requesting a volunteer commitment to support your child’s little league.

Why do I need to complete a volunteer form?
It is Little League Regulation that we perform thorough background checks on all volunteers that have substantial contact with our children (Managers, Coaches and Team Parents). You can find this form on the registration page. We are required to conduct a nationwide background check containing all applicable government sex offender registry data. This year, Little League International has contracted with LexisNexis® to provide local leagues with a special Internet site that allows members to search a criminal records database of more than 200 million criminal records - instantly. This site provides searches of available criminal records from various repository sources and state level Sex Offender Registries across the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Though Little League International requires members to search a minimum of the Department of Justice National Sex Offender Registry, this special Internet site includes state level Sex Offender search for all 50 states including the District of Columbia and may uncover violent criminals who could pose potential danger to players and associates. We make every effort possible to protect our children.

Will I receive any information from LexisNexis as a result of the background search?
Only if criminal records are found. If a record is found, LexisNexis will send a consumer disclosure letter to the applicant, letting the person know what information was reporting. This process is required through the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and this gives the applicant the information needed to dispute the record if it is not his/her record (i.e.. if it is another person with the same exact name and date of birth).  For more information visit Little League International's Child Protection Program.

How does the snack bar work?
Our snack bar is located at our field at the West Pottsgrove Twp. Building where our Minors & Majors play.  It is run entirely by volunteers.  We offer hot dogs, drinks, pretzels, candy .  Without our snack bar proceeds, we would be unable to meet the financial needs of the league.  The home team for each game is responsible for staffing the snack bar.  We feel that asking each family to work a shift or two per player is a very reasonable request and a typical requirement of most sports leagues. You can work with your team parent and other families on your team to find a shift/game most convenient for you. Training and instructions are provided and most people find that they have fun and the time flies by! No children under 14 are permitted in the snack bar for safety reasons, so please do not bring young children with you for your shift.

When will I hear from a coach?
You should hear from your team’s manager after the teams are established.  Practices are typically started as soon as weather permits. Opening Day is TBA.

When are games and practices? 
We will not know this until all registrations are received and the number of  teams is decided.   

How does the practice/game schedule work?
Practices are organized at the team manager’s discretion, typically once per week for younger players and twice per week for older players. Practice nights are assigned during the Manager’s Meeting in early March. The game schedule is published just prior to Opening Day. There are usually one or two games per week on a rotating schedule. Games are played weeknights and Saturdays. Games run through mid- to late June. Tournament teams will play longer into the summer.

Must I attend my player’s practices and games?
The best support you can be to your child’s Little League career is to experience it with them. Please attend, participate and volunteer as much as possible.

What if I have a question or concern?
You should first ask your team manager, coach or team parent.   You will find e-mail our address at our web-site .http://www.pottsgrovebaseball.com/PGLL/ll-home.htm .
Most days, during the season a league official can be found at the fields.

How do I get more involved?
PGLL General Meetings are held the 2^nd Wednesday of every month. Check the calendar on the web site for exact times and locations. We welcome input and ideas. Everyone is welcome to attend the monthly meetings.

What do I do if my game is rained out or I need to cancel?
Rescheduling games is the responsibility of team managers.  When a game is canceled the home team should notify the umpire.  The league will attempt to reschedule games when all fields are canceled via a message on the web site, however, as the season progresses it becomes more difficult as less field time is available.  The two managers should coordinate a new time. 

Does the league allow a parent to umpire a game in which their child is playing?
PGLL is an all volunteer league and that includes the umpires for the minors and younger divisions. The single largest source of bodies for our umpire pool is the parents of the children involved in the league. The Umpire in Chief does a sign-up sheet in advance to solicit volunteers for the upcoming week. In the event that no one signs up in advance, it is the Home Team’s responsibility to provide an umpire  There is no problem with a parent umpiring a game in which his child is participating. We believe that people want to do a good job and they are doing the league a service by volunteering. Obviously, there are varying levels of expertise within our volunteer pool but the bottom line is that the children don’t get to play a game unless someone volunteers to umpire.

Accident Reporting Procedures - What to Report?
An incident that causes any player, manager, coach, umpire, or volunteer to receive medical treatment, to receive first aid or if there is a concern that further medical evaluation may be required.  Please contact the league if further information is required.

Can I bring my pet to the field?
Pets are not permitted at any of our field locations.