• Bat
• Batting gloves (optional and personal preference)
• Glove
• Helmet (it will need a cage for AA and AAA)
• Gray Baseball pants
• Cleats (these can be either soccer or baseball, recommended for safety)
• Cup (if playing catcher)

How do you size a glove?

The right glove is dependent on your size and the position you play. Below is a resource to help you select the right one.

Just Gloves Glove Coach

How do you size a bat?

The correct bat size is dependent on your child's height and weight. There are a variety of resources online you can turn to in order to help you select the right bat. It is often helpful to talk to your coach or employees at Dick's before purchasing a bat to ensure you find one that is the right fit.

Little League Bat Rules are laid out here.

Dick's Bat sizing guide

Just Bats Bat Coach

Where do we get equipment?

Dick’s always offers York Little League a 20% off coupon that you can use to purchase equipment.

Play It Again in Portsmouth also can be a good place to find used equipment, especially when just starting out. There are also many Facebook groups where you can look for local equipment. JustBats.com and JustBallGloves.com are also places where you can order equipment.

If equipment costs are a problem please reach out to [email protected] we will help you find the right equipment for your player.

The Season

Why do we need to go to evaluations?

Evaluations are important so we can make sure our teams are evenly matched. This makes for more fun play and competition, and is great for learning, as different players have different strengths and together everyone can learn from one another.

Do we need to go to both evaluations?

No. You do not need to go to both evaluations, however if you'd like to attend both you may.

What if we can’t make it to evaluations? 

Please send an email to [email protected] with your players name and league registration (Majors, AAA, AA). If you are attending one of the upcoming clinics let us know that as well. A board member will then reach out to you to find a time that works for everyone to complete your evaluation.

How are teams selected?

Head coaches and player agents meet at the end of March once all players have been evaluated to select even teams so we can ensure a league that is evenly matched. 

When do we find out who our coach/team is?

Your coach will reach out to you at the end of March or early April once all the teams have been selected. He/She will also provide your team roster and information on setting up Gamechanger.

What is Gamechanger?

Gamechanger is a Sports Connect app that the league uses to communicate. Coaches will use this to send reminders about games and practices. This is also used to keep track of positions and batting order in all games. You can connect this to your digital calendar (Google, Apple) and have your Little League schedule automatically populate.

When are practices and games?

Typically games are played Monday - Saturday and practices are on Sunday. Additional weekday practices may be added by your coach.

Is there a set schedule?

No, your schedule will change weekly. The full schedule will be released in early April, once teams are selected.

Can I play another sport in the spring?

Yes, many of our players play travel ball, basketball, soccer or flag football. There may be conflicts so be sure to notify your coach ASAP when there is so they can call up players to ensure they can field a full team.

When do practices start? 

Based on weather conditions practices will start soon after teams are notified. Figure early April, but it will depend. 

When do games start? 

Games will start on opening day, Saturday, April 12. They will be played the following week, then we will have a 1 week pause for Spring Break (some teams may have optional practices) Games will then resume the week of April 28. 

When does the season end?

The season ends in early June, typically around when school gets out.

Are there important dates I need to know? 

The current list of dates we have are: 

• Family Trivia Night: Friday, April 4, 2025
• Field Clean Up Day: TBD (Early April)
• Practices Begin: TBD (Early April) 
• Opening Day: Saturday, April 12, 2025
• Week 1 Games: Saturday, April 12 - Thursday, April 17, 2025
• York Spring Break: April 18-27 (No Games, Optional Practices)
• Week 2 Games: Monday, April 28 - Saturday, May 3, 2025
• Week 3 Games: Monday, May 5 - Saturday, May 10, 2025
  • No Games: Thursday, May 8 (Middle School Chorus Concert)
• Week 4 Games: Monday, May 12 - Saturday, May 17, 2025
  • No Games: Thursday, May 15 (4th Grade Concert)
• Week 5 Games: Monday, May 19 - Saturday, May 24, 2025
• Week 6 Games: Monday May 26 - Saturday, May 31, 2025
• YLL Seadogs Game: Sunday, June 8, 2025
• Softball Playoffs + Championship: June 2 - 7, 2025 (final dates and schedules to come)
• Baseball Playoffs + Championship: June 9 - 14, 2025 (final dates and schedules to come)

All Stars

What are All Stars?

The Little League All Stars Tournament is a competitive post-season competition where All Stars teams from each league compete for a District Championship, with winners advancing to the State Tournament.

How are All Stars selected?

Players must meet age requirements and have participated in at least 12 regular-season games to be eligible for All Star consideration.

All Star teams are selected for the following divisions:

• 12U
  
• 10U

Selection Process:

• Players vote for fellow players within their own division.
• Managers and coaches also vote.
• League Player Agent, along with the Board, oversees the process to ensure fairness.  

Selected players must commit to practices and games. If a player can’t commit, an alternate may be selected.

Section 12 in the York Little League By-Laws explains this in full detail

When do All Stars start?

12yr old All Stars Softball:

• District:s 6/13-6/26
• Sections (we don't have)
• States 7/3- 7/17
• Regions 7/20-7/25
• World Series 8/3-8/10

12yr old All Stars Baseball:

• Districts: 6/13-7/10
• Sections (we don't have)
• States 7/17-7/31
• Regions 8/2-8/8
• World Series 8/13- 8/24

8-10yr old and 9-11yr old Softball and Baseball:

• Districts 6/13-6/26
• Sections 6/27-7/2
• States 7/3-7/16

For more information about All Stars you can visit the Maine District 4 Website

What is the League ID?

The league ID is 02190406. This question may come up on medical forms or other official Little League forms.

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