WPLL Pre T-Ball FAQ

The Williston Park Little League Pre T-Ball Division is an entry division for 5 Year-Old Boys and Girls who are entering Little League Baseball for the first time.

Here are the answers to several frequently asked questions concerning the Pre T-Ball Division:

Age / Gender?

5 Year-Old Boys and Girls.

When / Where are Games Played?

For the 2008 Season, clinics will be held Saturday Mornings at Kelleher Field in Williston Park .

"Live" Pitching?

A Batting Tee is used for the first half of the season and a Pitching Machine is used for the second half of the season.

Field Dimensions?

The teams play on a standard T-Ball / Farms Little League Baseball Field with 45 feet between the Bases.

Ball / Bat?

A Standard "RIF5" Little League Baseball is used along with an "Approved by Little League Baseball" Aluminum Baseball Bat.

Players Equipment?

Uniforms (Shirt and Pants) are supplied by the Williston Park Little League. Cleats are optional but recommended. You must also supply your own Baseball Glove and Boys must wear a Protective Cup. Please place the child's name on their glove and hat.

# of Teams?

Depending on the numbers of registrations each year, there are usually 1-2 teams with 10-15 players per team.

Game Duration / Innings / Scoring?

A standard Little League Baseball Game is 6 Innings but each Pre T-Ball Game may vary depending on player interest. Each half-inning consists of 3 outs or 5-9 players batting (whichever comes first). No scores are kept.

Positions?

Players are rotated to different positions throughout the game.

Coaching?

There are 2-3 Coaches per Team and the Coaches are encouraged to be positioned on the Field with the Players to promote instruction.

Season Length?

Typically, each team will meet 7-9 times per season depending on the weather conditions during the Spring.

All Star Game?

None.

Umpires?

None.

Summer League?

None.

Fall League?

None.

Parade?

All Players are required to march in the Annual Williston Park Little League Parade at the the beginning of the Spring Season. All Players are also encouraged to participate in the Williston Park Memorial Day Parade.

Picture Day?

All Players are required to participate in Picture Day for a Team Photo (for their team sponsor) along with the option to have their individual picture taken.