Spring 2022 Registration Information
East Marietta Little League offers baseball leagues for children age 4 to 16. To determine your child's league age visit : https://www.littleleague.org/play-little-league/determine-league-age/
Registration Fee:
- Tee Ball $100
- Farm Ball $150
- Rookie Ball $200
- Minor League $240
- Major League $240
- Intermediate Division $180
- Junior League $180
- Senior League $180
Discounts / Additional Fees:
- Early Bird Discount of 20% runs through November 30, 2021.
- Early Bird Discount of 10% runs through December 31, 2021.
- Early Bird Discount of 5% runs through January 31, 2022.
- Sibling Discount of $10.00 per sibling applies after first player is registered.
- Late Fee of $15.00 will be applied for anyone registering after February 5, 2022 (Rookie Ball and higher divisions only).
Payment Options:
- Payment in full via debit / credit card (Visa or MasterCard only).
- Payment Plan - 4 equal payments spread over the registration period via debit / credit card (Pay Before Season).
- Payment Plan - 4 equal payments spread over the season via debit / credit card (Pay During Season).
- Request for scholarship - contact the league if you are interested in this option.
Equipment: Included in the registration fee is a jersey and hat for each child. Last names will be printed on the back of jerseys. Your child will need a glove, helmet with a cage, cleats, and bat.
Bat Rules: Little League has adopted the USA bat standard beginning January 1, 2018. All bats used going forward must have the USA Baseball logo or be wood. Any bat used in a game must have an easily identifiable USA stamp/logo certifying the bat as an approved bat. Wood bats can be used in lieu of USA bat standards. https://www.littleleague.org/playing-rules/bat-rules/
Schedule: The full season schedule will be announced within 2 weeks after team assignments. Practices will start the week of February 12, 2022. We observe Cobb County schools winter/spring break, games will not be scheduled during this time but coaches may schedule practices.
Tee Ball & Farm Ball: Each team will be given 1 practice time per week. Games will start on March 5, 2022 with one game per week on a Saturday.
All Other Divisions: Each team will be given 2 practice times per week. Your coach may or may not schedule additional practices. Games will start on March 5, 2022 with two games per week - one game during the week and one on Saturday. Games will not be scheduled during Cobb County Spring break.
Skill Assessment: We will hold a skill assessment for all ages except Tee Ball on February 5, 2022. A Sign up genius will be distributed one week prior to the assessment date, times are selected first come/first served on the sign up genius.
Playing up: If you are interested in your child playing up an age group, you must submit a written request to the Player Agent at [email protected] prior to Skills Assessment. Determination is based on skill level during skill evaluation.
Special Events:
- Opening Day: Opening Day is March 5, 2022 at Sewell Park. Players will be announced on the field with a special presentation.
- Picture Day: Picture Day is TBD at Sewell Park. Details will be provided to your Coach and Team Parent.
- Home Run Derby: Date is TBD at Sewell Park. Details will be provided via the EM website.
- Braves Day: East Marietta day at the Atlanta Braves is TBD. Players will parade on the field prior to the game.
Concession Stand: The concession stand is open all game days/nights. The concession stand is not open during practice days/nights.
Trophies: Teams may choose to purchase their own trophies for players. The first and second place tournament winners (Rookie - Majors) will be awarded trophies or medals.
Weather Conditions: The website will automatically generate an email or text (provided you have signed up to receive them during the registration process) any time a practice/game is canceled due to field conditions/weather. If the field is closed do not use any part of the field, infield or outfield. Field Status information is on the website.
Contacts: Reach us at [email protected]. Board member contact information is listed on our website.
EMNLL Board of Directors: Election of Board Members are held in September, although volunteer opportunities always exist. If you are interested in becoming a board member please email [email protected]. There are no paid board member positions.