Frequently Asked Questions 
July 2, 2008 3:42 AM
for the 2008 Fall season.
1. Who is eligible to play in DLL?
2. What are the Fees for the 2008 Fall season, and what does that cover?
3. Why does DLL solicit volunteers?
4. What is the timeline for the 2008 Fall season, and how many games are played by each team?
5. How do I register for the 2008 Fall season?
6. Why do new players need to submit a copy of their birth certificate?
7. What does "League Age" mean?
8. What is the DLL league structure (divisions by age groups) for the 2008 Fall season?
9. How does DLL assign players to divisions and teams?
10. Are there tryouts for the Fall season?
11. How do I contact a DLL Board member with a question or comment?
12. I signed up as a Manager Applicant for the 2008 Fall season. How many coaches/players can I select if I'm chosen as a Manager?
13. What is DLL's refund policy?
14. What is DLL's waitlist policy?
1. Who is eligible to play in DLL?
Dulles Little League offers baseball programs from T-ball through Little League Majors for boys and girls. There are two main criteria to meet to be eligible to play in Dulles Little
League:
Age: DLL is open to players with a
League Age of 5 to 12 inclusive. To determine a player's League
Age, calculate their age on April 30, 2009.
Players 13 to 19 on July 31 are eligible for the Eastern
Loudoun Babe Ruth League.
Residency: DLL is open to players living
within our boundaries. Little League
allows some exceptions to the residency requirements which are handled
on a case-by-case basis. For instance, a player who played in DLL
for the last two years but who has moved outside the league boundaries
may possibly be able to receive a waiver to continue to play in DLL.
Little League sets the criteria for how a player is considered a resident
of our boundaries; in general, if either of the player's parents OR
a player's court-appointed legal guardian resides within the boundaries.
For eligibility questions, contact the DLL Vice President.
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2. What are the Fees for the 2008 Fall season, and what does that cover?
The Registration Fees for the 2008 Fall season are as follows:
Regular Registration (June 13 - July 31, 2008): $85 ($75 for each additional player)
Late Registration (August 1 - 15, 2008): $110 (includes $25 late registration fee, $100 for each additional player)
Waitlist (Opens August 16, 2008)
DLL has a policy (Financial Scholarships) to waive the fee for participants who would be unable to play otherwise. (Contact the DLL President for details).
DLL also offers a $100 volunteer opt-out fee for those unwilling or unable to volunteer during the season.
Each player will receive to keep a jersey and a hat from the league. The league will also provide the following equipment for use at games and practices: batting helmets, catcher's gear, baseballs, and bases. Players need to provide their own baseball pants, shoes, and protective cups.
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3. Why does DLL solicit volunteers?
Dulles Little League is a volunteer organization. The league asks each family to make a volunteer commitment in one or more areas. This volunteer activity has the potential for being extremely rewarding. The league also offers a $100 opt-out fee per family in lieu of volunteering. See the Volunteer Descriptions for more information.
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4. What is the timeline for the 2008 Fall season, and how many games are played by each team?
August 20, 2008 : Player notifications will start, and the complete schedule will be finalized no later than this date.
Week of August 25, 2008: Practices begin.
Week of September 8, 2008: Games begin (approximately 12 games per team)
October 18: Season ends.
The season will be preceded by a period of team practices. Teams will generally be scheduled for two games per week -- a Saturday daytime and a weeknight game. In general the game days and times for each age division will be the same each weeknight, however due to field availability, the game during the week may be on different days on different weeks. During certain weeks of the season or in order to make up rained-out games, teams may play a game during their regular practice time.
The exact number of games played by each team will be determined based on total registration and field availability, but you can expect approximately 12 games.
For T-Ball and Instructional Rookie teams, the regular season is slightly different. There is generally no practice during the week, just a game on Saturday and a game during the week.
Games will not be scheduled for Labor Day weekend. In addition to the preseason practices, teams above Instructional Rookie will be scheduled to practice throughout the season. There are no playoffs at any level in the Fall season.
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5. How do I register for the 2008 Fall season?
Visit the Registration Information web page for information on how to register online. There will be NO mail-in or walk-in registration for the 2008 Fall season.
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6. Why do new players need to submit a copy of their birth certificate?
The league needs a copy on file of birth certificates for all players. This is required by Little League in order to document the eligibility of our players. We are asking players new to the league to send a copy of their birth certificate to DLL by mailing a copy of the birth certificate to the address given at the bottom of this page. For American birth certificates, the copy needs to include a copy of the official raised seal. Photocopies are OK -- we do not require official copies. Contact a DLL Player Agent with any birth certificate questions.
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7. What does "League Age" mean?
"League Age" for the 2008 Fall season is based on a player’s age as of April 30, 2009. To determine a player's League
Age, calculate their age on April 30, 2009.
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8. What is the DLL league structure (divisions by age groups) for the 2008 Fall season?
View our 2008 Fall DLL League Structure.
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9. How does DLL assign players to divisions and teams?
All players are assigned to an appropriate division by the DLL Player Agents based on:
- Participant's League Age (age as of April 30, 2009)
- Previous Little League experience (number of seasons played and previous divisions)
- Coach/Manager evaluations from any previous season
- Number of players/teams at each level that can be accommodated by available fields
- Overall benefit to league (e.g., competitive balance, scheduling, etc)
- Tryout results (Spring season only)
- Draft results (Spring season only. Division AA and above; players wishing to play at the next highest division based on their League Age who are not drafted will play at the division for their age group.)
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10. Are there tryouts for the Fall season?
No, there are no tryouts for the Fall season. ALL players are assigned to Divisions and teams by the DLL player agents based on the criteria listed above.
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11. How do I contact a DLL Board member with a question or comment?
Send an email to one of DLL's Board of Directors.
12. I signed up as a Manager Applicant for the 2008 Fall season. How many coaches/players can I select if I'm chosen as a Manager?
Selected managers in the Single A, AA, AAA division can select ONE assistant coach. Once the selected assistant coach has consented to be assigned to that manager's team, the player(s) of the assistant coach will automatically be assigned to the same team as the player of the manager.
Selected managers in the T-Ball, Instructional Rookie and Rookie divisions can also select up to TWO assistant coaches whose player(s) will automatically be assigned to the same team as the manager.
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13. What is DLL's refund policy?
In an effort to help stabilize team rosters, control disruptions caused by player drops and withdrawals, and to account for payment processing fees, DLL has adopted the following refund policy. This refund policy applies regardless of the reason for the player drop or withdrawal, and includes players who register with DLL but are later found to be ineligible due to League Age and/or because they reside outside of our boundaries.
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Drop or withdraw for any reason before September 8, 2008: refund is amount paid minus $35 processing fee per player
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Drop or withdraw for any reason on or after September 8, 2008: no refund.
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All refund requests must be sent to the DLL Registration Coordinator (
email). All refund requests for the 2008 Fall season will be processed in mid-September 2008 (no exceptions).
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14. What is DLL's waitlist policy?
DLL Player Agents will determine which players, if any, we are able to accept from our waitlist. Players are not necessarily accepted from the waitlist on a "first come, first served" basis. A player will only be placed in a division appropriate for his skill level, which the Player Agents determine according to age, playing experience, previous divisions played, past coach evaluations, and tryout results. When choosing between waitlist candidates with similar qualifications, number of seasons played with DLL is also considered. In short, we strive to give players the opportunity of a positive playing experience, while minding the interests of the affected team(s) and the league overall.
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