Seasons
Regular Season (Spring)
The regular season runs from late April through the end of June (exact dates determined every year by the weather!). The Spring season is where the development of the fundamentals of the game happens. Our philosophy is to teach players the basics of baseball in a fun, safe environment. Along with improving their skills, the emphasis is placed on teaching them the respect of the game, other players, coaches and umpires, and other life skills.
Please see the Divisions page know which days of the week the games are played. Practices are determined at the team level and can be any day of the week.
Interlock (Majors only)
All-Star Program (Summer)
Are you looking ahead and wondering how you can keep playing baseball in the summer months? All-Star (Summer) Baseball may be the answer for you!
NWLL offers an All-Star program following the completion of the regular season. Players are selected on a try-out basis, and all players are encouraged to attend. The summer baseball league runs from the end of June until the August long weekend, with potential opportunities to attend various district, regional, and national tournaments into August, and perhaps the Little League World Series! Depending on interest, NWLL can enter teams at AAA, AA & A levels. Players must play in 60% of the regular (spring) season games to be eligible to play All-Star (summer) baseball (excluding the senior division). This program is available for all players in the Minor Division and up.
The summer baseball season is a great experience and provides players with an opportunity to play another level of baseball. It is important to know there is a level of commitment required at this level, which differs from the regular spring season. There will be 2-3 practices per week plus tournament games on weekends. The summer league is very competitive and structured very differently than the regular (spring) season. Unlike the regular season, which focuses on allowing every player to play multiple positions, coaches may set the batting line-up and defensive positioning to give the team the best competitive advantage. All players will be provided with the opportunity to play six defensive outs and one at-bat per game. Specific substitution rules determine how and when substitutions occur.
The cost to play is $200 per player, which includes uniform pieces, tournament fees, umpire and field rental costs. Additional costs may also be associated with travel, hotel and meals for out-of-town tournament play.
Player Expectations
- A commitment level of 4 our of 6 tournament weekends is required.
- Practices are held at the Coach’s discretion during July and August.
- Players will come to practices and games with a positive attitude and demonstrate exceptional sportsmanship at all times.
- Parent volunteer commitments are required for pitch-count, scorekeeping, diamond set-up/tear down, team manager, tournament organization, etc. We need full engagement from parents to run a successful all-star program.
Player Selection Process and Criteria
Selection criteria are eligibility, ability, skill, and desire. A player’s behaviour throughout the entire spring season is also considered, as well as positive attitude, sportsmanship, teamwork, and regular participation.
Parents will be asked to confirm player availability at the beginning of tryouts. A commitment of 4 out of 6 tournament weekends is required. If your player is available less than 4 weekends, they can be considered as an affiliate player.