Registration Overview

If you're looking for more information about registering your child for Bainbridge Island Little League baseball or softball, you're in the right place! Welcome! 

How To Register

This is a high level guide to help you understand what to expect out of the registration process. All steps are described in further detail below. 

1. Understand the fee structure.
2. Learn about the "Show Your Stuff" assessment day.
3. Understand under which division you will register your child for Tee Ball & Baseball or Softball. 
4. Understand the registration steps.
5. Complete the registration process!

Fees

Registration fees are set by the board on an annual basis. Discounts for multiple family members are available. The fees for the 2026 season will be published soon. 

Refund Policy

If a player decides to withdraw, a refund of the registration fee is available only up until the time of a player's first game. If uniforms have already been ordered, the amount refunded will be the registration amount less the cost of the uniform given Little League is unable to cancel the order or recoup the cost once uniform orders are submitted. If you withdraw after the start of the first game, the registration fee will not be refunded. If you have requested a refund, please note that it may take up to 10 business days to process the refund.

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Show Your Stuff

New and returning players entering "AA" through Majors are required to come to a fun Show Your Stuff evaluation day!

Show Your Stuff consists for various drills to gauge each player's current skillset and ability. Each player will be scored by all coaches and the scores will be combined with a score provided by last year's coach. These scores will be used in the formation of teams to ensure that teams are evenly balanced and all players are playing in the appropriate division for their skill level.

The dates for Show Your Stuff will be held depending on the League dates for the current season (which fluctuates due to the timing of Winter and Spring Break). It is typically held in February or March.

Per Little League International regulations, all players are required to attend evaluations (or schedule an individual makeup session) to be eligible to play. However, the BILL board may grant waivers to players who are unable to attend due to extenuating circumstances.

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Tee Ball & Baseball Divisions

Bainbridge Island Little League offers opportunities to play for kids ages 4-16 across 12 divisions. Divisions are based on the Little League Age Chart and are as follows (click a link in the table below to jump to a division description):

Division	Ages
Tee Ball	4 to 6
"A" Baseball	6 to 7
"AA" Baseball	7 to 9
"AAA" Baseball	9 to 11
Majors Baseball	11 and 12
Intermediate 50/70 Baseball	13
Junior Baseball	13 to 14
Senior Baseball	15 to 16
Challenger	5 to 22

Tee Ball

Ages

• Age 4 players
• Age 5 players
• Age 6 players

Division Description

• Introduction to bat and ball sports (baseball and softball)…focused on teaching and fun
• No scores kept, no umpires
• The more parent and volunteer coaches the better
• Team selection can incorporate friend requests
• We try to keep team roster sizes under 12 players, but can only do this with sufficient volunteer Managers/Head Coach and Assistant Coaches

Typical Skill Level

• Players are still learning simple baseball rules and how to catch, throw, hit, and run the bases

Schedule Expectations

• Teams typically have one or two evening practices per week on a week night
• Teams typically have one game per week on Saturday
• Games are typically played at Strawberry Hill Park or Battle Point Park
• Practice and game schedules are typically released in March once teams are formed and coaches provide their availability

Uniforms

• Each player will receive a team jersey and hat
• Please have your child wear baseball pants or sweats (jeans or cargo pants are discouraged as they limit flexibility)
• Each player should bring their own glove (e-mail [email protected] if you're in need of a glove as we may have spares)
• If you need cleats, there is a used cleat locker at the Parks Department. Please call Parks at 206-842-2306 to inquire.

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"A" Baseball

Ages

• Age 6 players with previous Tee Ball experience
• Age 7 players

Typical Skill Level

• Players can make contact with a pitched ball some of the time
• Players can throw and catch the ball, but only inconsistently
• Players understand simple baseball rules and positioning
  

Schedule Expectations

• Teams typically have one or two evening practices per week on a week night
• Teams typically have one or two games per week on a Saturday and/or a week night
• Practice and game schedules are typically released in March once teams are formed and coaches provide availability

Uniforms

• Each player will receive a team jersey and hat
• Please have your child wear baseball pants or sweats (jeans or cargo pants are discouraged as they limit flexibility)
• Each player should bring their own glove (e-mail [email protected] if you're in need of a glove as we may have spares)
• If you need cleats, there is a used cleat locker at the Parks Department. Please call Parks @ 206-842-2306 to inquire.

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"AA" Baseball

Ages

• Age 7 players with previous Tee Ball experience
• Age 8 players
• First time age 9 players

Division Description

• Hybrid kid/coach pitch
• No walks allowed; the coach pitches after the kid pitcher throws 4 balls
• Up to three steals per inning are allowed but there is no leading off
• An umpire will call balls/strikes from behind the plate
• When coaches umpire, they will call balls/strikes from behind the mound
• Team placement by Player Agent after player assessment day (known as "Show Your Stuff"); friend requests are not accommodated
  

Typical Skill Level

• Players show a more consistent ability to catch thrown balls, field grounders, and catch easy pop ups
• Players have an ability to throw the baseball accurately to designated target at reasonable distances (second base to first base and shortstop to first base are good tests)
• Players have a clear understanding of basic defensive situations and where to play the ball
• Players should be able to bat off coach pitch the majority of the time and hit off of kid pitches in the strike zone some of the time

Schedule Expectations

• Teams typically have two evening practices per week on week nights
• Teams typically have two games per week; one on a week night and one on Saturday
• Games are typically played at Hidden Cove Ballfields or Rotary Park
• Practice and game schedules are typically released in March once teams are formed and coaches provide their availability

Uniforms

• Each player will receive a team jersey and hat
• Please have your child wear baseball pants or sweats (jeans or cargo pants are discouraged as they limit flexibility)
• Each player should bring their own glove (e-mail [email protected] if you're in need of a glove as we may have spares)
• If you need cleats, there is a used cleat locker at the Parks Department. Please call Parks at 206-842-2306 to inquire.

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"AAA" Baseball

Ages

• Age 9 players
• Age 10 players
• First time age 11 players

Division Description

• Competitive; individual game scores will be kept with overall standings during the regular season and a league playoff to determine the AAA champion
• 100% kid-pitch
• Steals are allowed but there is no leading-off
• Playing times can be unequal, though Little League minimum play is enforced
• Defensive positioning becomes more specialized; not all kids get to play all positions
• Players at this level may be eligible for 8-10 year old All-Star team participation
• Home plate umpires may be available, but parents/coaches are often needed to call balls and strikes from behind the mound
• Team placement by the Player Agent is done after the player assessment day (known as "Show Your Stuff"); friend requests are not accommodated
  

Typical Skill Level

• Consistent ability to throw and catch
• Can hit an easy pitch most of the time, hitting balls to the outfield more often
• Pitchers can throw strikes ~50% of the time
  
• Players have an increased baseball awareness of more complex situations

Schedule Expectations

• Teams typically have two evening practices per week on week nights
• Teams typically have two games per week; one on a week night and one on Saturday
• Games are typically played at Hidden Cove Ballfields or Rotary Park
• Practice and game schedules are typically released in March once teams are formed and coaches provide their availability

Uniforms

• Each player will receive a team jersey and hat
• Please have your child wear baseball pants or sweats (jeans or cargo pants are discouraged as they limit flexibility)
• Each player should bring their own glove (e-mail [email protected] if you're in need of a glove as we may have spares)
• If you need cleats, there is a used cleat locker at the Parks Department. Please call Parks at 206-842-2306 to inquire.

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Majors Baseball

Ages

• Age 10 players with previous "AAA" experience can participate if they are selected in the draft
• Age 11 players
• Age 12 players
  

Division Description

• Competitive; individual game scores will be kept with overall standings during the regular season and a league playoff to determine the Majors League champion
• 100% kid-pitch
• Teams are selected through a Manager draft after player assessment day (known as "Show Your Stuff")
• Playing times can be unequal though Little League minimum play is enforced
• Defensive positioning becomes more specialized; not all kids get to play all positions
• Home plate and field umpires are are available
• All age 11 and 12 year old players must play in this division to qualify for All-Stars
  

Typical Skill Level

• Players can make routine infield and outfield plays
• Pitchers can throw 50+ miles per hour with increasing accuracy and some are throwing breaking balls
• Some batters are able to hit balls with tremendous force and some are able to hit home runs over the fence
• Players understand baseball situations usually without adult guidance
  

Schedule Expectations

• Teams typically have two evening practices per week on week nights
• Teams typically have two games per week; one on a week night and one on Saturday
• Games are typically played at Rotary Park
• Practice and game schedules are typically released in March once teams are formed and coaches provide their availability

Uniforms

• Each player will receive a team jersey and hat
• Please have your child wear baseball pants or sweats (jeans or cargo pants are discouraged as they limit flexibility)
• Each player should bring their own glove (e-mail [email protected] if you're in need of a glove as we may have spares)
• If you need cleats, there is a used cleat locker at the Parks Department. Please call Parks at 206-842-2306 to inquire.

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Intermediate 50/70 Baseball

Ages

• Age 13 players

Division Description

• 50-foot pitching distance and 70-foot base paths
• No tryouts needed; usually one team is formed per season
• Many of the Junior League rules are used such as runners being permitted to lead off bases, runners may attempt to steal at any time, and allowing an on-deck batter
• The emphasis remains on fun and fair play, with continued development of fundamental skills along with the mental aspects of baseball the players will need to compete at this higher level
• Games will be scheduled across Kitsap County against other Little Leagues in the District 2 area
• The local league has an option to enter the team in the International Tournament 

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Junior Baseball

Ages

• Age 13 players
• Age 14 players

Division Description

• Conventional 90-foot diamond with a pitching distance of 60 feet, 6 inches; modified dimensions may be used during the regular season
• No tryouts needed; typically one team is formed per season
• Runners are permitted to lead off bases, runners may attempt to steal at any time, and on deck batters are allowed
• The team may be combined with Senior baseball
• The local league has an option to enter the team in the International Tournament

Schedule Expectations

• There are generally two practices a week during the season
• The games will be scheduled across Kitsap County Against other Little Leagues in the District 2 area (e.g. North Kitsap, Port Orchard, etc.) with 16 games as the normal season
• BILL will explore scheduling games to generally occur on weekday evenings or games will be scheduled as double headers on Saturday and/or Sunday 

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Senior Baseball

Ages

• Age 15 players
• Age 16 players

Division Description

• Conventional 90-foot diamond with a pitching distance of 60 feet, 6 inches; modified dimensions may be used during the regular season
• No tryouts needed; typically one team is formed per season
• Runners are permitted to lead off bases, runners may attempt to steal at any time, and on deck batters are allowed
• Team may be combined with Junior baseball
• The local league has an option to enter the team in the International Tournament 

Schedule Expectations

• There are generally two practices a week during the season
• The games will be scheduled across Kitsap County Against other Little Leagues in the District 2 area (e.g. North Kitsap, Port Orchard, etc.) with 16 games as the normal season
• BILL will explore scheduling games to generally occur on weekday evenings or games will be scheduled as double headers on Saturday and/or Sunday  

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Challenger Division

The Challenger Division was established in 1989 as a separate division of Little League Baseball to enable boys and girls with physical and mental challenges, ages 5 to 22, to enjoy the game of baseball along with millions of other children who participate in this sport worldwide. Bainbridge Island Little League is proud to include and support our Challenger players. Learn more about the Challenger division here. 

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