Frequently Asked Questions Do I have to live within the Cordelia boundaries to play in CTVLL? Yes. Please click on the link below for the map that outlines our league boundaries.   CTVLL Boundary Map   How old does my son or daughter have to be to play Little League? Little League is available for players from 5 thru 14 years old. Children that will be 5 years old on or before July 31st of any given Little League season are eligible to start in T-Ball. Is little league available for girls? Yes! CTVLL is for both boys and girls. We encourage girls to sign-up and join in the fun!   How do the registration fees get spent??? Registration fees go to pay for the player uniforms, team equipment, field maintenance. What if I cannot afford to pay for my player fees & equipment? CTVLL has special Scholarship programs to cover these expenses. Please contact the President who will confidentially process your scholarship request. Can I choose what team my child plays on? CTVLL tries to accommodate parent requests for friends, neighbors and classmates. This is typically done ONLY for T-Ball and Farm divisions. Minors and above are “draft” level divisions, and this limits what we can do to accommodate requests. Just be sure your request is known by writing in the ‘Special Requests’ section on your CTVLL Player application. Does CTVLL have a program for over 12 year olds? CTVLL started a Junior League in the fall of 2004. Now CTVLL Major players and kids ages 13 and 14, a local team to try out for a position.   Do you need Coaches, Umpires, or other Volunteers? CTVLL is a completely volunteer program. We are always looking for enthusiastic people to help support the league in any capacity that they can. We would welcome anyone willing to volunteer their time to coach, umpire, or help with a number of other duties. If you are interested in volunteering please contact our league by emailing info@ctvll.org.. Does CTVLL provide training for Managers and Coaches? Yes, CTVLL will be conducting annual meetings for Managers and Coaches to review safety, first aid, and to participate with understanding and updating our Local League Rules. You are important to this process! CTVLL is in California District 53, which conducts a pre-season Coaches Clinic, usually in February (see Calendar). Are there rules of conduct and safety? Absolutely YES! When will I know about schedules for practice and games? Each Manager below the Minor division is free to schedule practices as time allows. Minor and above schedules are prepared by the Player Agents and generally occurs shortly after the teams are formed. Please see the Schedules and Standings section of our Website. The goal of practices is to teach specific skills and game situations, so player attendance is a must! Games are scheduled ONLY by the President and Player Agents, including rescheduling due to weather. If a player is injured in a practice or game, what should I do? You must follow CTVLL's Safety Policy. Do not administer first aid other than making the player comfortable and reassured. This includes pain medications and aspirin. Carry a cell phone at all times so that emergencies may be called in. Other than simple bumps & bruises, Managers must file an Accident Report within 48-hours of the incident. This report must be delivered to the appropriate Player Agent or the President. Who is responsible for maintaining the fields? CTVLL has an established board of directors position, Fields & Grounds Director who is responsible for providing adequate supply of chalks, drags, and rakes. This person is responsible for ensuring that watering, mowing, seed and landscaping services along with field preparation during the week and on Saturday mornings is done as required. Otherwise, CTVLL Managers are responsible for prepping fields before and after practices and games, including securing equipment and preventing damage of sprinkler heads and base pegs. How can I change a player on my roster? There are only four types of acceptable roster changes, all requiring documented requests processed through the division’s Player Agent, and resultant Board approval prior to communicating to any players. The first is parental requests. The second is Manager replacement of players due to family relocation or injury, which requires a doctor’s notice. The third is Manager trade requests, co-signed by the Managers of each team involved. The fourth is Manager requests for Safety Committee assessment, which is required to prevent lesser skilled players from injury. Please refer to Board Member contact list for your division’s Player Agent. When will I know what team I’m playing on? Managers will contact players immediately following drafts, usually within a day or two. Please refer to the calendar for dates. Can I use my own bat or helmet? Absolutely! Bats must have a logo that shows “approved by Little League of America” or “Little League Approved”. Umpires will not allow use of a bat if this logo is not evident. CTVLL provides each team with a sufficient number of batting helmets. However, each player may buy and maintain their own helmet. Its for your safety and much easier to control hygiene. Where do I buy gear? Local stores carry a variety of clothing and gear for baseball. Be sure to look for the “Little League Approved” logo. If you cannot afford equipment, CTVLL may have some recycled or unclaimed gear, and also has a special sponsorship program for scholarships. Just ask your parent/guardian to contact CTVLL's President. What if my coach drinks, smokes, or curses? CTVLL has a strict Code of Conduct. Adults (Managers, Coaches, Parents and volunteers) are not allowed in the presence of players or at games and practices to:- Smoke - Drink - Curse - Have abusive physical contact   PLEASE report all incidents of unacceptable behavior to a Tri Valley board member, who will immediately contact the Player Agent. Is there training to be a Board Member? Yes. CTVLL is in the process of documenting organization charts, job descriptions, and procedures covering the primary duties. Can I intercede in a game or over-rule an Umpire’s call? Absolutely not!