Below are some frequently asked questions and their answers. If you have a
question and do not see the answer below, please contact us at southsidelittleleague@live.com.
Where are your fields
located?
We use several fields around the Rochester area; School 12, Marie Daly Park, Genesee
Valley Park. Our home fields are at School 12, 999 South Ave.
Is there a master schedule for
games and practices?
Yes - this is updated on a season by season basis and can be found here.
When does the season start and
end?
Spring Opening day T-Ball and Rookies levels usually starts at the end of April.
Minors and majors may start to practice earlier but games won't begin until opening day. See here for current season dates.
When will I get more
information about the practices/games/the season?
Coaches will reach out to parents via email a
couple weeks before the start of the season to communicate information about practices, games and the rest of
the details.
How do I contact Southside Little League if I have a question?
The best
way to connect with us is sending an email to southsidelittleleague@live.com.
Tell me more about the
league?
The league
was started in 1954 by a number of families located in the Highland Park/South Wedge neighborhoods. Some
of the family members are still involved with the league today as sponsors. We pride ourselves on
promoting a fun and welcoming environment focused on teaching baseball/softball fundamentals, working hard and
living our motto of building community through baseball.
What divisions do you have and
what are the age
groups?
We offer:
- T-Ball for boys and girls - ages 4 to 6
- Rookies baseball (boys) and softball (girls) - ages 6 to 8
- Minors baseball (boys) and softball
(girls) - ages 8 to 10
- Majors baseball (boys) and softball (girls) - ages 11 to 12
- Older levels - we do occasionally offer older divisions depending on interest.
Do you offer
softball?
Yes - we offer softball at the Rookies,
Minors and Majors levels
My kid's birthday is on
MMM-DD-YYYY. What division does he or she qualify for?
We use the Little League Age
Calculator to determine. Please enter your child birthdate into calculator at the little league website.
Does the league offer
scholarships and how can I apply
for one?
Yes - we have a limited number of scholarships available to anyone that wants to
participate in the league and don't feel they have the financial resources to do so. The scholarships are
first come first served and can be used to pay for part or all of a registration fee. We don't ask for any
proof of need. All we ask is if someone would like to take advantage of a scholarship that they let us
know which program they are interested in and what percentage of the registration fee they want to have
covered. Then you can sign-up for the program that interests your player, pay whatever percentage you can
and the league will cover the rest. Please send us an email at southsidelittleleague@live.com is you are
interested in a scholarship.
What days
and times are practices and games?
The times for Spring practices and games will vary depending
on the division. Fall Ball has its own schedule which will communicated by the coach.
In general,
we use the following schedule in the Spring. Games times will vary at the minor and majors
divisions.
T-Ball
- T-Ball - Monday at 6:00 PM. Saturday at 9:00 AM -
School 12
Baseball
- Rookies Baseball - Wednesday at 6:00 PM. Saturday at 10:15 AM -
School 12
- Minors Baseball - Tuesday at 6:00 PM. Thursday at 6:00 PM. Saturday at 11:30 AM -
Practice: School 12. Game times and location will vary.
- Majors Baseball - Monday at 6:00 PM. Wednesday at 6:00
PM. Saturday at 1:00 PM - Practice: School 12. Game times and location will
vary
Softball
- Rookies Softball - Monday at 6:00 PM. Saturday at 9:00 AM - Marie
Daly
- Minors Softball - Monday at 6:00 PM. Wednesday at 6:00 PM. Saturday at 10:15 AM - Practice:
Marie Daly. Game times and location will vary
- Majors Softball - Tue at 6:00 PM. Thur at 6:00
PM. Saturday at 12:00 PM - Practice: Marie Daly. Game times and location will vary.
In
all cases, the coach will reach out to the families before the season starts with times and dates of
practices and games.
What
equipment do I need to purchase?
Equipment needs will vary based on division. Coaches will
provide a list to each family but in general this is the equipment each family will need to provide at each
level:
- T-Ball: Glove, Water Bottle
- Rookies: Glove, Water Bottle
- Minors: Glove, Water Bottle, Pants, Protective Cup for boys. Optional - Cleats
- Majors: Glove, Water Bottle, Pants, Protective Cup for boys. Optional - Cleats
Does SLL provide uniforms? If so,
what is included
and what do we need to buy?
Yes, we provide a shirts/jersey and a hat for all levels. See
the equipment FAQ for a list of other required and optional equipment.
What should my player bring
to a
practice?
Glove, water bottle, and a good attitude. The coach will let parents know if
anything else is required.
What should my
player bring to a game?
This depends on the division. The coach will let each family know
what to bring to games
How do I volunteer
with Southside Little League?
If you are interested in volunteering in a coach or non-coach
position please contact us at southsidelittleleague@live.com. Background checks are required for all
volunteer coach positions.