FAQs

It is NCLL's goal to keep its families current to league rules, deadlines, events and other information. Below are some of the most common frequently asked questions. NCLL updates this information as more questions come in. Are we missing something? Let us know.

What are the rules on approved bats?

While NCLL provides bats for each team, most players elect to supply their own bat. NCLL recognizes that bat purchases are both an important part of a player's performance and a potentially expensive purchase. As such, we strongly encourage parents to confirm the bat is permitted under Little League guidelines. Click here for Little League's most current list of approved bats.

NOTE: NCLL strictly complies with the official Little League list. It is your responsibility to ensure your son's and/or daughter's bat is legal!

Where are the games played?

Games are played at Columbus Park and Shoenecker Field. Juniors play at Madison Park. More information can be found here.

Will we receive additional handouts once the season starts?

All information will be distributed by your coach or team parent. This website will have the most up to date information.

If I signed up to coach when will I be contacted?

 You should be contacted by April 2^nd for T-Ball and Machine Pitch. March 15^th for all other divisions.

How is my child placed on a team?

Division coordinators assign T-Ball and Machine Pitch players by age and parent requests. For Juniors, Majors and Minors we hold a “draft” in March where all coaches come together to select their teams.

When will I know what team my child is on?

Families should hear from their coaches no later than April 2. If you have not heard from your coach by April 2, please contact NCLL President, Rich Eckert.

Do we need to attend a parent meeting?

All T-Ball and Machine Pitch families, new and returning, should attend our Parent Information Night/Meet Your Coach at St. John's Church in Wauwatosa.

If I experience problems with a coach/manager throughout the season who should I contact?

If you are unable to resolve any issues with them directly, we urge you to contact your division coordinator. If you are still experiencing issues please contact either Rich Eckert or Nick DeSiato.

What do we receive for a uniform?

The players are given a patch, shirt, hat and pants (not T-Ball). You will need to purchase socks, shoes, and athletic supporters. You will also need to purchase pants if in T-Ball.

Will there be pictures taken of our team?

Yes, in May we have Picture Day where teams and individual pictures are taken. More information will be available later.

Who has to complete a background check? And why?

Per Little League International we have to have a completed background check on file for anyone with regular contact with our players, we must be in compliance with this or we could lose our charter. Regular contact includes: Managers, Assistant Coaches, Team Parents and Umpires.

When does the season start and end?

Practices start in April, games begin approximately the last Saturday of April; the entire season is generally completed approximately July 15th. We do not play games on Memorial Day or Fourth of July weekends.

How do I know if my practice or games are cancelled?

This website or your team’s Manager will let you know what games or practices are cancelled. Often, Team Parents set up a phone tree to expedite communication. Make sure your email is up to date with your coach and you have set up your online account on the Player Dugout to receive text messages (games only, not practices). Games are not re-scheduled.

Why do we need to volunteer and what happens if I don’t complete my volunteer hours?

Each family is required to pay a $50 volunteer fee. This fee is returned to you after the completion of four hours volunteer hours. We rely on volunteerism in order to keep our league functioning. If you do not volunteer we will keep your $50 volunteer fee. For more information regarding volunteering, click here.

How do I know if I have completed my volunteer hours?

After completing your volunteer hours you will fill out a volunteer form. If you paid via check, a check will be waiting for you in the concession stand 1-2 weeks after your hours are completed. If you paid electronically via the Player Dugout, you will receive your refund electronically. If the season is over and you have not picked up your check, it will be mailed to you. If you do not receive your refund within three weeks of completing your volunteer hours, contact our Treasurer, Lyle Haferman.

How can I fulfill my volunteer hours?

We assign each team two concession spots that aids in fulfilling your hours. Check the Volunteering page for additional volunteer opportunities. Team Parents, Managers, and Board
members are reimbursed for their volunteer hours.

Can we request my child be placed with a certain coach or on the same team as a friend?

Unfortunately to keep our teams as balanced as possible we do not honor these requests and in a league of our size we just simply can’t honor all requests. Therefore, in all fairness we do not allow for these requests for Juniors, Majors and Minors. We do allow you to request one person for T-Ball and Machine Pitch. Please make the request through your Player Dugout account in the "Comments" section on the Options page during registration.

What does my registration fee cover?

The monies from registration are used for equipment, uniforms and umpires. Fundraising monies
are used to cover other expenses like field upkeep and to finance our new facility at Madison Park.

Does the league do any fundraising other than Little League Brewer Night?

We offer a few fundraisers for families to participate if they choose to. Parents can choose
to sell Pocket Peelers, which are then distributed to Team Parents on Opening Day. Team Parents then distribute to families. Any cards you sell, you keep the money. If you choose to not participate in the pocket peelers you are charged $30 for a buy-out ($60 for multiple children families). Other fundraisers include the Golf Outing and Home Run Derby. NCLL is always looking for fun and effective fundraising opportunities. We’ll let you know of any new in-season
events!

Does the league sell apparel?

Yes, you will see samples at the parent open house and flyers will be sent out to each family to order. Orders will be in early in the season. NCLL parents are able to Shop NCLL online.

Does the league use sponsors?

Yes, sponsorship information is available online. If you know of a company or business interested in donating money for our league, please contact Sponsors Coordinator, Nick DeSiato.

If we have multiple children in the league, do we need to keep multiple accounts for the Player Dugout?

Yes. There are separate user names for each player because each user name accounts for one player in our record keeping. When each player is placed on his or her team, coaches will have access to the contact information for each of the players via their user name. If we deleted one of the accounts, we couldn't place that player onto a team. Each user name also has unique contact information, medical information, and other data that is required to play in NCLL. Additionally, we need separate profiles for billing purposes (both on our end and for the system that operates the Player Dugout).

When I register via the Player Dugout, my registration confirmation email says my son/daughter is a "Free Agent." Does that mean he/she will not be placed back on the same team?

Even though the registration confirmation email states the player is a "Free Agent," the player will be placed on the same team he/she played for in 2011 if he/she remains in the same division. Teams are not selected until we know how many players are in each division; thus, every player is temporarily a “free agent” upon completing registration. Once the teams are created, we’ll place the player on his/her 2011 team. In the event the player does not want to remain on the same team, please contact the proper division coordinator. For Minors, Majors and Juniors divisions, if the player requests “off” the team that player will be placed back in the draft.

The registration receipt email states my registration is not complete until “all required documentation has been received.” Does this mean I need to complete some sort of paperwork?

If you have paid the full registration amount, you do not need to do anything else. For some individuals, there may be additional paperwork. For example, if you have registered and currently
live outside of our boundaries, we may contact you to complete an out-of-boundary form. However, we will contact you and make sure any additional documentation is properly completed.

I made a refund request several days ago from a payment I made on the Player Dugout, and I still have not received any money from NCLL.

A refund will not be immediately reflected on your Credit Card statement. The process is outlined below:

1. NCLL evaluates all refund requests to make sure they are in compliance with our refund policy and that the requested refund amount is correct.

2. NCLL makes the request through our vendor for the Player Dugout.

3. Our Player Dugout vendor, Jevin, acknowledges the refund request and issues the credit through their bank.

4. Your Credit Card Issuer processes the request and posts it to your account. Depending on where you are in your current billing cycle, the refund may not show up until your next statement, which could take 3 - 4 weeks.

NOTE: Your statement will NOT list NCLL as the issuer of the refund. Your account will show the issuer as “JEVIN INC ALLEN TX”.JEVIN is the vendor for the Player Dugout.