SPECIAL PRICING Expires Saturday, June 4th: $125 ($50 off Regular Program Fees)

2022 Alameda Little League Fall Ball Season 

The Alameda Little League Fall Ball program is ideal for players who enjoy playing baseball. By continuing into the fall, players will build on spring season successes to increase their skills and baseball IQ.  Our goal is to create a community that promotes sportsmanship, respect and appreciation for the game of baseball.

Registration is open for the 2022 Fall Ball Season!

Click here to register for FALL BALL

Thank you parents, players, coaches and volunteers for all the help so far.

Player Evaluations: 2022 Spring A.L.L. participants will not be required to evaluate! In a constant effort to improve and develop our players, the Fall Ball program is constantly creating ideas to streamline and expand. With the help of select Spring season managers, coaches & board members, the Fall Program will utilize current progress and other data to aid in the effort to place players with a goal of parity while having fun playing the game of baseball.

*Player Evaluations for new players or those who did not play the Spring Season will be announced on a later date.

Program: A.L.L. Fall Ball is an instructional program available for players 6-12 interested in entering A thru Majors in the 2023 Spring Season. Once again, we will offer clinics and opportunities for registered players to play scrimmages during the Summer break and throughout the Fall season

Location: Alameda Little League Fields: located at Otis and Grand Streets, Alameda, CA 94501

Season: Early August through the end of October

Division of Play: Team and division placement is determined by multiple variables including age, skill level and manger recommendation. Once registration ends, A.L.L. Fall Ball will determine the number of teams depending on the availability of the number of coaches who volunteer and the number of players.

Divisions will have emphasis on the following for players:

·   FB8 (ages 6-8): Pitching Machine - Intro to Catching - Infield fielding - Intro to Base running
·   FB9 (ages 7-9): Intro to Pitching - Base Running - Catching - Outfield
·   FB11 (ages 9-11): Pitching - Catching - Baseball IQ – Outfield
·   FB12 (ages 10-12): Pitching - Catching - Baseball IQ – Outfield

**Participation in a particular division in the Fall does not guarantee division placement in the following Spring season.

Games:

• Alameda Fall Ball Regular Season Games (# of games will vary by age/division)
  FB8: (9-10 games)
  FB10, FB11 & FB12: (12+ games)

• Bay Area Local Teams (some past opponents: Treasure Island Pirates, SF Jr. Dons, North Bay Bombers, Walnut Creek Baseball Club & Pinole Hercules LL) TBD
• Optional small local tournaments, if available.

Practices:
·   2 per week (pre-season) Early August (dates TBD by manager)
·   1 per week once games begin (date TBD by manager)
·   Optional batting at the A.L.L. Batting Cages
·   Optional pitching and catching clinics

Fee: $175

For further questions please email: [email protected]

If you are planning to coach or interested in umpiring please email Tobin Tsuji at: [email protected], this is an excellent opportunity for coaches and umpires to familiarize or brush up on League Rules and drills.

Fall Ball Frequently Asked Questions and Updated Calendar are located below

Alameda Little League Fall Ball: Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When do I register?
A: Registration will open May 28, 2022. And will close 07/15/2022.
Register Here for FALL BALL! Special Pricing expires 06/04/22 

Q: When are the evaluations? Will there be a make-up tryout? 
A: Evaluations are not required for 2022 Alameda Little League Spring Participants. 

*Evaluations for players that have not participated in the 2022 Spring season are required to evaluate.
Date: June TBD. Yes, make-up tryouts will be in July

Q: My player will be going into Majors Division next season. Currently he/she is league age 11.
Can s/he participate in A.L.L. Fall Ball?
A: Yes, players going into Majors Division can participate in A.L.L Fall Ball. This is an excellent opportunity to
improve & build on their spring season successes to increase their skills and baseball IQ.
Current league age 12 players can sharpen their skills for the Alameda Little League Intermediate Program.

Q: Does trying out guarantee placement on a team?
A: Placement will depend upon the number of volunteer coaches and players.
We will make all efforts to place players on a team. After the July 15th^tdeadline, players may be waitlisted. 

Q: When and where will practices and games be held?
A: All practices and games will be held at one of the four Alameda Little League Baseball Fields located at
Otis and Grand Streets, Alameda, CA 94501. Practice schedules will be established by the team manager.
Games will be held mostly on the weekends. Your team may have a game on a Friday.

Q: When will I know which team my player will be on?
A: Teams will be formed in the first week of August. Players will be notified of their team placement shortly thereafter. 

Q: Will team uniforms and equipment be provided?
A: Team jerseys and hats will be provided. However, jerseys must be returned at the end of the season.
Players will be responsible for purchasing their own team colored socks, pants and belts.
(Hopefully you already have the right color pants!) 

Q: Is A.L.L Fall Ball team a Travel Ball team? 
A: No, A.L.L Fall Ball teams typically play against other Alameda Fall Ball league teams.

Games against other Bay Area league teams may be played if both teams’ schedules permit. 

Q: Will all A.L.L Fall Ball players play against other Bay Area league teams?
A: Players who exhibit strong skills, positive attitude & good attendance will be selected to play against other
Bay Area teams.

Q: Will teams be playing by USSSA rules or Little League rules?
A: Games will be played under Little League rules. The primary objective of A.L.L Fall Ball is to prepare players
for the spring little league season. In some cases, more advanced rules may be practiced during games if
agreed upon in advance by the opposing team.  

Q: What Little League Age is my child?
A: Age Calculator: https://www.littleleague.org/play-little-league/determine-league-age/
Age Chart: https://www.littleleague.org/downloads/2022-baseball-age-chart/

Examples: you are a LL Age 6 if you were born on or after September 1, 2015 (DOB 8/31/15 would be an 7)

you are a LL Age 8 if you were born on or after September 1, 2013 (DOB 8/31/13 would be a 9)

you are a LL Age 10 if you were born on or after September 1, 2011 (8/31/11 would be a 11)

*LL age charts and calculators are subject to change and these dates only represent 2022

Q: What are the divisions for A.L.L. FALL BALL?
A: A.L.L. FALL BALL will have 4 Divisions will have emphasis on the following:

·   FB8 (ages 6-8): Players hoping to draft Single A
Pitching Machine - Intro to Catching - Infield fielding – Intro to Base running

·   FB9 (ages 7-9): Players hoping to draft Double AA
Intro to Pitching - Base Running - Catching – Outfield

·   FB11 (ages 9-11): Players hoping to draft Triple AAA
Pitching - Catching - Baseball IQ – Outfield

·   FB12 (ages 10-12): Players hoping to draft AAA/ Majors/ Intermediate
Pitching - Catching - Baseball IQ – Outfield

Q: Can I help by finding a sponsor?
A: Fall Ball needs corporate sponsorships to upgrade practice equipment and other tools and instructional
equipment for coaches and players

Q: Why is it good to volunteer during the Fall?
A: It is a great time to learn and share your experiences hands on, in coaching, umpiring, scoreboard operation,
field prep, and all the other things that make a 100% volunteer organization work.