Spring 2021 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, 2020.
- Early Bird Discount of 10% runs through December 31, 2020.
- Early Bird Discount of 5% runs through January 31, 2021.
- 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 13, 2021 (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 the 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 February 7, 2021 for Rookies, Minors, Majors and Juniors. Practices will start the week of February 14, 2021 for Tee Ball and Farm leagues. 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 6, 2021 with one game per week on a Saturday.
All Other Divisions: Each team will be given 1 practice time per week. Your coach may or may not schedule additional practices. Games will start on March 6, 2021 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 and Farm Ball on January 30, 2021. 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 6, 2021 at Sewell Park. Players will be announced and parade on the field. Teams make banners.
- Picture Day: Picture Day is TBD at Sewell Park. Details will be provided to your Coach and Team Parent.
- Braves Day: East Marietta day at the Atlanta Braves is TBD. Tickets will be on sale in early February. 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.