Registration FAQ

Q. I would like my child to play with his friends.

A. Due to the increase in participation and the complexity in providing fair and balanced teams we are no longer committing to matching friend or carpooling requests. If there are very specific concerns please do not hesitate to mention them in the registration note, however a fair, balanced and equitable team is priority number one for everyone’s enjoyment. We thank you for your understanding in this matter.

Q. Is my child eligible to play in this League?

A. Please check the league Boundaries page. In general we serve Orleans, Cumberland, Navan and portions of Blackburn Hamlet.

For age eligibility please visit this page. Proof of age required.

Q. How many games will there be per week and on what nights?

A. During the spring instructional and summer competitive seasons, there will be 2 games per week (Monday through Friday, no set schedule). Due to the increase in number of players and teams, we are now making use of the fields every evening of the week. There might possibly be some weekend practices and tournaments depending on the team and level. This is more likely in the higher levels (minor, major) and competitive leagues (summer), less likely during spring Rally Cap (formerly TBall) and Rookie.  We are having set nights at the Rally Cap and Rookie/Coach Pitch level.  Rally Cap will be run on Saturdays for the Required session and will have an optional signup for an additional game-only on Thursdays.  Rookie/Coach Pitch will run on Mondays and Wednesday.

Q. Will all players get a chance to play in games?

A. Our goal is to ensure that each player on the team has the same opportunites to play as everyone else.  Every player will get a chance to bat based on the batting order set out by the coach and all players will have a chance to be in play in the field.  We strongly express to our coaches that a player cannot sit more than one inning unless all other players present have sat out.  In tournament play, the mandatory play rule is one (1) defensive inning and one (1) at-bat for Junior and lower-age levels.  The tournament coach will explain his philosophy on mandatory play prior the tournament.

Q. What level should I register my child for?

 A. When registering your child, our Spring and Summer baseball registration system wil automatically place your child in the correct age division based on their date of birth and "league age" as definited by Little League Baseball

Please note that we do not accept registrations for children who are under 4 years old as of September 1st. Proof of age required.

Q. How can I register my child to play?

 A. You can register your child online at www.orleanslittleleague.goalline.ca.  Under Registration Info, select Registration Forms.  There is also an FAQ type article called READ THIS-Shopping Cart Info which will be helpful for first time registrants

Q. What do I do if I want to register my child in a level higher or lower than his/her age dictates?

 A. There are very few cases where a request to move a player up or down a level will be accommodated.  If you believe your child would be more suited to another level, follow these steps:

1. Register your child at the age-appropriate level and pay the accompanying fee.
2. When registering, leave a comment online or on the form stating that you would like your child to play up or down and outline the reasons why (e.g., safety, skill, experience, etc.)  These notes are given to the convenors of both levels for review.
3. Attend the evaluation for the level at which you would like your child to play and make sure to speak to the convenor on-site.
4. Once a decision is made, it will be communicated to you as soon as possible. Should your child be moved up or down a level, the difference in fee must be paid to the Registrar or a refund will be issued.

Q. What is my child’s playing schedule?

A. Schedules will be released the week before spring season begins. Number of participants registered per level, field availability and volunteer participation are the key factors in creating a schedule and as such, schedules are not created until after registration has closed and the number of teams has been determined.

The schedule will also vary week to week in order to be fair to all teams. In the case of cancellations due to weather, games/practices may have to be moved at short notice in order to get in a complete season. Please plan some flexibility into your spring to accommodate this.

Schedules will be posted and you will be notified by email at the earliest opportunity.

Q. What is OLLB’s withdrawal and refund policy?

 A. All withdrawal and refund requests must be submitted to the Registrar prior to the start of the third week of the spring season. Refunds are subject to an administrative fee of $25.

If a player must end their season due to medical reasons, documentation must be submitted to the Registrar who will present to the OLLB Board for a decision.

Exceptions to this policy may be granted by the OLLB Board based on additional information submitted by the requester.