Spring 2010 Registration

Spring 2010 registration is closed for all levels except Juniors, Seniors and Challenger. A wait list is being compiled for all Pitching Machine, Coach Pitch and Tee Ball registrations beginning February 16.

A late registration fee of $25 is now being applied to all registrations except Seniors and Challenger (since January 16).

Welcome

Select an option below to begin the registration process for the Palo Alto Little League Spring 2010 season.

Required registration information includes medical information (doctor name, contact phone, medical policy carrier and medical policy number) for the player(s) registered. If you are submitting a new registration, please have this information at hand before starting the registration process. If you are a returning family, please make sure the information in your records is up-to-date.

New for 2010

These are changes in PALL policies that affect you:

- Registration fees have been increased by $20 across all levels up to 13-year-olds. Comparing the fees for baseball to other youth sports, it is still a tremendous value.
- A Palo Alto Utilities account number is now required. The City of Palo Alto is beginning to use this information in determining eligibility, field assignments and usage fees.
- Alternatives to Juniors League. Due to increasing options provided by other baseball leagues, the PALL program for 13 & 14-year-olds, Juniors League, was not able to form a team last year (2009). Players explored alternatives in Babe Ruth and Menlo-Atherton leagues. This year, a PALL Juniors team will be formed if there is enough interest. If you register for Juniors, your registration fee (if paid) will be refunded if a team is not formed or your player decides to play in another league. See Registration Highlights for more information on alternate leagues for your 13-year-old or older player.

Registration Highlights

All ages listed below are Little League ages. Skill evaluations are tryouts for players who do not default by Little League age to the level being considered.

• Please read the Policies and Guidelines for Registration, Fees and Refunds for information about participation and registration refunds.
• Alternatives to Juniors League (Options for 13-year-olds and older players outside of PALL):
  Palo Alto Babe Ruth
  This league offers a dedicated program for 13 year olds. The tryouts are in late February or early March. Sign up at www.pababeruth.org
  Mountain View Babe Ruth
  Palo Alto players may play in this league. Sign up at www.mvbr.org
  Los Altos and Mountain View Pony League
  This league plays on a slightly smaller field than Babe Ruth; great development league. MUST register by January 5th otherwise will be waitlisted. Based on prior years, the waitlist can be quite long. Sign up at www.lamvpb.org
• Beginning in 2008, 12-year-olds default to Majors. If your 12-year-old would like to play in PCL, indicate this preference in Step 2 of the online registration form. 12-year-olds intending to play in Majors are required to attend two Majors skill evaluations (tryouts) before being drafted onto a team.
• Should my 12-year-old who played PCL last year play PCL or Majors this year? read this
• All 9- and 10-year-olds interested in playing Spring PCL for the first time are required to attend the PCL tryout. The PCL Player Agents will be selecting players from this pool based on the results of the tryout. This is not required for players that have played a previous season in PCL. These players default to PCL and ratings have been acquired from last season.
• All 11-year-olds intending to play Spring PCL for the first time are expected to attend the PCL skill evaluation before being placed onto a team. This allows the PCL Player Agents to gather data critical to improving kids experience and balancing teams.
• Majors Tryouts – Players 9 to 12 years of age who have not previously played in Majors must attend two Majors tryouts to be considered for selection to Majors (12-year-olds are evaluated for mandatory placement). Majors players reentering the draft are also required to attend. The Majors tryout is not a substitute for the PCL tryout/skill evaluation. To be considered for both levels, the player must attend two Majors tryouts and the PCL tryout/skill evaluation.
• At the PCL and higher levels, a uniform deposit will be collected. It will be collected via check when your child receives his or her uniform. The checks will be held for the duration of the season and only cashed in the event the uniform is not returned. It is NOT collected during registration.
• If you registered online last year, you should have received login information to access your account. If you haven't received login information because your e-mail address has changed, let us know and we'll send your login info to a different address. We have e-mailed account information to the primary and secondary addresses you provided. If you are having problems accessing your account or have questions, contact onlineregistration@pabaseball.org.

For Spring 2010 Eligibility Requirements, Fee information and Walk-in Registration Dates, see the Registration home page.