Frequently Asked Questions               

  1. How much does it cost to register my child ?
  2. Where do I go to register my child ?
  3. What all does the registration fee cover ?
  4. Does my child have to be with me to register ?
  5. Who must tryout ?
  6. Can anyone other than a parent register a child ?
  7. Can my child be assigned to a specific team for the purpose of car pooling?
  8. My child is an exceptional ball player; Can he/she play in an advanced division?
  9. Are tryouts mandatory?
  10. How old does my child have to be in order to play Tee Ball?

How much does it cost to register my child ?

Our registration fee is $75.00 per child for all  Baseball  Players and ASA Softball Players regardless of age. (No discount for additional children)

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Where do I go to register my child ?

You must go to Mims Park (home park of Cottage Hill Little League) located at 5400 Grishilde Dr. Click here for map or call 660-1906 during registration sessions.

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What all does the registration fee cover?

The fee covers the player's jersey, cap/visor, socks, individual and team pictures, insurance, and a free soft drink after each game.

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Does my child have to be with me to register ?

No.  However, if your child is required to tryout he/she must be there for that purpose only. Note: Players who must tryout are required to make (2) two tryouts. ASA Tryout Information      Little League Baseball Tryout Information   Junior/Senior League Baseball Tryout Information.

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Who must tryout ?

Baseball players league age 11 through 16 and Softball players 9 through 12.  All Little League players age 11 - 12 are required to participate in 50% of the scheduled tryout sessions.
*If the child is playing baseball/softball for a private or parochial school that is not affiliated with the Alabama High School Athletic Association, he/she may do so with the written permission of the coach. Alabama High School Athletic Association member participants are prohibited from tryouts!

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Can anyone other than a parent register a child ?

NO! Parent or legal guardian must sign the registration waiver form in the presence of a League Official.

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Can my child be assigned to a specific team for the purpose of car pooling ?

NO! Teams are formed by either blind draw or draft process. No Exceptions!

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My child is an exceptional ball player; can he/she play in an advanced division ?

NO! There are no exceptions under the Little League Baseball rules.  However, in the ASA Softball Division there are exceptions.  Please see the Chairman of your League to discuss this issue.

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My child has a basketball game on the the day of tryouts. Is it mandatory they tryout ?

Yes, they must tryout (2) two times (providing they are not playing school baseball/softball) This is why we offer (3) three tryout dates. Exceptions-- Injury/Illness. Note: Not all players are required to tryout. Please check ASA Softball tryout information and Little League Baseball or Junior/Senior League Baseball information for information on who is required to tryout as well as the dates and times.

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My child is four (4) years old.  By what date does he/she have to be five (5) in order to play Tee Ball ?

For Little League Baseball, your child would have to be 5 by April 30th of this playing season.  If he/she turns 5 on or after May 1st, they would be considered a 4 year old and have to wait one more year. Note: ASA Softball league age is determined by their age as of January 1st.  The minimum age for ASA Softball is 6 years old and is limited to female participants.

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Revised: February 05, 2008 .