Participation in Little League is based on age, grade, and skill level. Once players are registered according to age / grade their skill level will be evaluated at tryouts and they will be assigned to the appropriate league. The following is a guide to determine a player’s league and tuition.
Spring 2023 Softball Leagues, Requirements & Tuition:
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Birth Year
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Grade
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League Requirement
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Softball League
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Tuition1
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2017 / 2016
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Kindergarten
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Based on grade
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Tee Ball
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$175
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2016 / 2015
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1st Grade
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Based on grade
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A Ball
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$175
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2015 / 2014
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2nd Grade
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Based on grade
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AA Softball
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$250
|
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2014 / 2013
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3rd Grade
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Based on grade
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AAA Softball
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$375
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2013 / 2012
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4th Grade
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Based on birth year and evaluations2
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Minors or AAA
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$375
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2012 / 2011
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5th Grade
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Based on birth year and evaluations3
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Minors or Majors
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$375
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2011 / 2010
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6th Grade
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Based on birth year and evaluations4
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Majors or Minors
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$375
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2010
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7th Grade
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Based on birth year and grade
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Majors
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$375
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2009 / 2008
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7th / 8th Grade
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Based on birth year and grade
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Juniors
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$300
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Various
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|
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District Team5
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TBD
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Various
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|
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Friendship Team5
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TBD
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Notes regarding Softball Leagues and Tuition:
- The Board of Education has instituted a mandatory fee of $28 per player, per sport, per season to use the Darien school fields. The Director of Parks and Recreation has instituted a mandatory fee of $5 per player, per sport, per season. These fees will be added to your registration.
- Players born in 2013 may try out for Minors.
- Players born in 2012 may try out for Majors.
- Players born in 2011 may try out for Majors.
- From time to time, District and/or Friendship teams may be formed, particularly in the upper age groups.
DLL New Player Field Improvement Fee - Increased participation in the baseball and softball programs has put enormous pressure on all of our facilities. In order to continue to maintain and improve McGuane and to ensure the highest quality playing conditions at all of the other facilities that we use on an on going basis, the Field Improvement Fee of $100 will be assessed for first time registrants in Spring Darien Little League (returning players are not required to pay this fee). If a player has played Summer Ball or Fall Ball but has not played in the Spring season he or she is considered a New Player. The maximum field improvement fee per family is $200.
Board of Education Field Use Fee: The BOE has instituted a mandatory fee of $28 per player, per sport, per season to use the Darien school fields. This fee will be in addition to your base registration fee and is automatically added.
Darien Parks and Recreation Field Usage Fee: The Director of Parks and Recreation has instituted a mandatory fee of $5 per player, per sport, per season. This fee will be in addition to your base registration fee and is automatically added.
Scholarships: Scholarships are available upon request. Please contact Shawn Ryan at shawn.g.ryan1@gmail.com with any questions.
CANCELLATION POLICY
T-Ball, A Ball, AA Ball: Refunds will be issued (less a $25 processing fee) before the player's first game. After the player's first game, refunds will only be issued (on a pro-rata basis) for season-ending injuries with a doctor's note.
AAA, Minors, Majors: Refunds will be issued (less a $25 processing fee) before notification of team rosters. After notification of team rosters, refunds will only be issued (on a pro-rata basis) for season-ending injuries with a doctor's note.
If you have any questions about registration, please email Akshay Das at thedases+DLL@gmail.com.
