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Tustin Western Little League

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: My child is interested in playing baseball. How do I register?

A: To participate at TWLL, your child must either live within or attend a school inside the league’s boundaries. Please use our boundary lookup tool to confirm which league your address qualifies for.

New Rule:  Players league age 4–7 may register with any Little League program, regardless of residence or school boundaries.  Older siblings of players aged 4–7 are also eligible to register at TWLL under this rule.

Once you’ve confirmed eligibility (if applicable), please visit the Registration Info page, create an account, and enroll your player in the appropriate program.



Q: How old does my child need to be to play in TWLL?

A: TWLL offers baseball programs for boys and girls between the ages of 4 and 12.  Please check the 2026 Little League Age Chart to determine your child's League Age for the Spring 2026 season and refer to division descriptions (baseball) for appropriate level of play.  

Q: What programs are available?

A: TWLL offers divisions designed to support players at every stage of development:

  • Tee Ball & Coach Pitch – Part of our Clinic Divisions, focused on fundamentals, confidence, and fun. Parents may submit friend and coach requests, which our Player Agents consider when forming balanced teams.

  • Rookie (Machine Pitch) – Also a Clinic Division. Players begin hitting off a machine to build timing and consistency. Friend and coach requests are considered at this level.

  • A Division (Machine Pitch) – Player-pitch fundamentals continue to develop, but games are still played using a pitching machine. Teams are formed by draft.

  • AA Division (Kid Pitch) – This is typically a player’s first year of kid pitch, introducing live pitching in a developmental setting. Teams are formed by draft.

  • AAA & Majors – Advanced divisions focused on higher-level competition and skill refinement. Teams are formed through a player draft following evaluations.

Please note: In all draft divisions (A, AA, AAA, and Majors), friend and coach requests cannot be accommodated.



Q: What equipment do I need to provide for my player?


A:
Your registration fee includes a jersey and a hat. Players will need to purchase their own glove, helmet, bat, pants, socks, belt, and cleats. Rubber cleats are required for playing on a dirt field. The team decides on a matching game pants, belt, and socks color, so we recommend you wait to purchase these items until you have discussed this with the team manager/team parent. 

NOTE: Dick's Sporting Goods is a generous sponsor of our league, and will be providing a 20% off discount coupon the weekend following the Cap Night.  Please save your purchases for this period as it will help support our sponsorship arrangement with Dick's. 



Q: What type of bat should I buy for my player?

A: Little League dictates that all Little League divisions Majors and below must use USABat Standard bats. Little League-league approved baseball bats in 2017 season and earlier are no longer acceptable for us in any Little League game or activity. For more information, please refer to the Bat Information on the Little League website. 



Q: Does my player need to attend Player Evaluations Day?


A: For the spring season, if your player intends on playing in A and above (A, AA, AAA, Majors), they will need to attend one of the Player Evaluations Days. The Player Evaluations Days are typically scheduled over a weekend in mid-January.  Attendance is mandatory for all players registered to play in A and up, as the teams are assigned by draft. 



Q: What skills are evaluated during Player Evaluations?


A: The Players will field fly balls, field ground balls, hit on the field and run the bases. All skills will be performed in front of our managers and coaches. When your player checks in, they will get a bib with a unique number to wear on the front of their shirt. The players will be lined up and move through each skill as a group. 



Q: I have registered my player to play, what happens next?


A: After the team allocations are complete, the players will find out their team assignment at the Cap Night. The Cap Night usually takes place at the end of January. The Cap Night is a fun and exciting TWLL tradition, where the team manager and coaches announce their players and the team meets each other for the first time.  



Q: How do I get involved with TWLL?

A: TWLL families are required to earn volunteer points for each player participating in the league.  These points can be earned by volunteering as a coach, on the Board, in the snack bar, as an umpire, scorekeeper, team parent, at field days, etc.  We strive to offer a variety of volunteer opportunities to our families.  TWLL is a non-profit, volunteer run organization and we rely on volunteers to make the TWLL experience great each season.  There are penalties for failing to meet your volunteer requirements.  If volunteering is not for you, there are buyout options available.  Reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator with any questions.



Q: I have more questions, how can I get them answered?


A: Please send an e-mail to [email protected].

Contact

Tustin Western Little League
18870 Foothill Blvd 
Santa Ana, California 92705

Email: [email protected]

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