Spring 2026 FHLL Registration: Important Information

By Communications | December 15, 2025

Baseball Fans!

Registration for the Spring 2026 season is in full swing. We wanted to share a small but important update to our volunteer structure. The financial system will stay the same—families can either:

  • Pay a $75 opt-out fee, or
  • Volunteer in one of the following roles:
    1. Manager
    2. Coach
    3. Umpire
    4. Field Maintenance
    5. Concessions Committee
    6. Fundraising Committee

If you apply to be a manager or coach but are not selected, you’ll need to either pay the $75 fee or choose another volunteer role. Commissioners will share with each team which families have volunteered and which have opted out.

This small change is being made to increase accountability and fairness across the league. In past seasons, we’ve noticed some challenges with ensuring everyone follows through on their volunteer commitments. By clarifying roles and assigning responsibility within each team, we can make sure all duties—like field prep and concessions—are covered and that no one carries more than their share.

Here’s how it will work:

  • Each team will have one assistant coach who helps track field maintenance volunteers and makes sure tasks are completed.
  • Anyone who signs up to umpire but doesn’t show up will be asked to pay the $75 opt-out fee.

 

Concession Stand:

  • Majors, Minors, and AAA teams will rotate weekly to run the concession stand.
  • This is mandatory for all teams and separate from the volunteer requirement.
  • The Division Commissioner will create the schedule, and an assistant coach will help organize volunteers for their team’s assigned week.
  • The Concessions Committee will work with Concessions Lead to purchase supplies and help open and close the stand each week.

Trainings & Meetings:

  • We’ll hold two field maintenance training sessions—each volunteer must attend one.
  • Each division will also have a mandatory manager/coach meeting (ideally held at the same time as the field maintenance training) to review division rules, schedules, and key updates.

Thank you all for pitching in and helping keep our league running smoothly. We know it takes a village—and with these small adjustments, we’ll be even better organized for a great season ahead!

In January, we will have our Spring Tune-up sessions as well as Assessments for the Spring Season.

Details are as follows:

Spring Tune-ups begin in January on Sunday mornings at Carl Sandburg Middle School.

Sunday, January 4:

8:10 - 9:40 am: 10-12 year olds

9:50 - 11:30am - 7-9 year olds

Sunday, January 11:

8:00 - 9:15 am - 10-12 year olds

9:20 - 10:35 am - 7-9 year olds

10:40-11:45 - Coach Training

Spring Assessments are scheduled for Sunday, January 18th and Sunday, January 25th. All players interested in Divisions AA-Majors MUST ATTEND assessments.

Sunday January 18th:

8:15 - 9:15 am - Little League Age 12

9:00 am - 10:15 am - Little League Age 11

10:10 am - 11:20 am - Little League Age 10

11:20 am - 12:00 pm - Make Up Session

Sunday, January 25th:

8:15 am - 9:15 am - Little League Age 9

9:00 am - 10:15 am - Little League Age 8

10:00 am - 11:15 am - Little League Age 7

11:00 am - 12:00 pm - Make Up Session

All Spring Assessments will be held at Carl Sandburg Middle School Gym (8428 Fort Hunt Road). Use Door 8 at the back of the building to access the Gyms. Players should arrive on time to check in and be ready to go. There will be a quick parent meeting at the beginning of each session. Players should bring their glove, bat, and batting helmet. If you do not have a bat or helmet, the league will provide one for you during assessments. YOU MUST BE REGISTERED FOR THE SPRING SEASON IN ORDER TO ASSESS. DO NOT FORGET TO REGISTER FOR THE SEASON BY JANUARY 15TH.

 

Opening Day/Picture Day is TBD

 

General Division Reminders:

  • T-ball - 1st time ballplayers and largely 4–6-year-olds. 1 weekly practice & game. Practice fields located at Waynewood Rec with games at Waynewood Elementary fields.
  • A-ball - Coach pitch with runs and outs recorded. Age range is 6-7-year-olds 1 weekly practice & game. Practices and games at Stratford Landing Elementary fields.
  • AA - Intro to kid pitch with players in the 7-8-year-old age range. 3 innings of kids pitching with the rest coach pitch. 1 or 2 weekly practices and 1 or 2 games per week. Practices and games at Waynewood Elementary fields as well as MLK Field.
  • AAA - Full kid pitch with end of season playoffs. Ballplayers in the 8-9-10 age range. 1 weekly practice & 2 games a week. Practices at Darsey Field, Fort Hunt Elementary School field and MLK field. Games played at Darsey and Fort Hunt Elementary fields.
  • Minors - Division with ballplayers largely 9 - 10 years old. 1 weekly practice & 2 games a week. Practices at Hollin Hall Fields and Fort Hunt Elementary Fields. Games at Hollin Hall Fields.
  • Majors - Division largely made up of 11 - 12-year-olds. 1 weekly practice & 2 games a week. Games and practices at Hollin Hall field.
  • Intermediate Division -Ballplayers are in the 12-13-year-old age range. 1-2 practices and games per week. Games and practices at Fort Hunt Elementary field.
  • Juniors Division – Ballplayers in the 13-14-year-old age range. 2 weekly practices and 1 or 2 games per week. Practices at Red Stevens field at Carl Sandburg Middle School. Games vary between Red Stevens and other little leagues in our district region.
  • Seniors – Division players are in the 15-16-year-old age range. 1-2 weekly practices with a doubleheader on Saturday. Practices at Red Stevens field. Games at Red Stevens and other little leagues in our region.

Please share with your friends and neighbors! FHLL is one of the few Little Leagues that is growing in numbers, and we hope to keep that trend rolling.

Let's stay social FHLL. We hope you'll follow, tag, and share photos throughout the season. Facebook HERE and Instagram HERE.

Please note that we are in desperate need of adult umpires. We will train you and help pay for any gear that is required. It’s not only fun, but you will also make a great contribution to the league. Reach out with questions if you are interested.

Thank you!

 

Click HERE to register

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