⚾ Northside Suburban Little League (NSLL)
Welcome to Northside Suburban Little League, where kids develop skills, build friendships, and have fun playing baseball and softball. Whether you are new to NSLL or returning, the information below will help you understand how our league works and what to expect for the upcoming season.
Who Can Play?
Fall Season
- Open to all children
- Focused on fun, instruction, and skill development
Spring Season (All-Stars Eligibility)
Players must meet ONE of the following requirements:
- Live within the NSLL league boundaries
- Attend a Little League approved school within our boundary
- Children ages 4–7 may play in any Little League of their choice
- Siblings may play in the same league
- Have an approved II(d) waiver from the Little League district
No exceptions.
If you are unsure, email [email protected] before registering.
Season Dates and Registration
Spring 2026
- Registration opens: October 31, 2025
- Registration closes: January 25, 2026
- Or earlier if a division fills
- Registrations after January 25 will be placed on a waitlist
Fall Season
- Uses the next spring age calendar
- Registration details released later in the year
League Age vs Actual Age
Little League divisions are determined by league age, not grade level or current age.
Use the official Little League Age Calculator to determine your child’s division.
https://www.littleleague.org/play-little-league/determine-league-age/
Do Players Need Experience?
No experience is required. Every child is welcome.
- Players above Tee Ball participate in evaluations and a draft
- Teams are re-drafted every season
- No teams carry over from year to year
Divisions and Ages
- AA (4 & 5 year olds) and AAA Coach Pitch Tee Ball: age 6
- Machine Pitch: ages 7 & 8
- AA and AAA Minors: ages 9–11
- Majors: age 12
- Intermediate 50/70 (spring only): ages 12–13
- Juniors: ages 13–14
- Seniors: ages 15–16
How Teams Are Formed
Tee Ball
- Players are assigned to teams
All Other Divisions
- Player evaluations are required
- Teams are formed through a draft based on age and skill level
Siblings in the same division will be placed on the same team unless requested otherwise.
Coach requests are only accepted for Tee Ball.
Practices
- Practice schedules are determined by the coach
- Teams practice at least once per week
- Older divisions may practice more often
- Practices are held at NSLL fields and may change once games begin
Practice day requests cannot be accommodated.
Game Days and Times
Tee Ball, Machine Pitch, and Minors
- One weeknight game at 6:00 PM
- One Saturday game (morning or early afternoon)
- Occasional weeknight games at 7:30 PM
AAA Minors, Majors, Juniors, and Seniors
- Weeknight games only (Monday through Friday)
- Start times may be as late as 8:00 PM
- No weekend games unless weather makeups are required
No team will play more than two games per week, weather permitting.
Required Equipment
NSLL provides a jersey and cap or visor. Families provide the remaining equipment.
Required
- Little League approved batting helmet
- Baseball or softball glove
- Baseball or softball pants, socks, and belt (coach assigned colors)
- Rubber cleats (recommended)
Bat Rules
- Baseball bats must have a USA Baseball stamp
- Softball bats must have a BPF 1.20 stamp
Catcher’s gear is provided by the league.
Personal catcher’s gear must include a dangling throat guard.
Volunteering at NSLL
NSLL is a 100 percent volunteer-run organization. Our league succeeds because families step up to help.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Coaching
- Field preparation
- Game day operations
- League support roles
Volunteer sign-up is available during registration.
[email protected] to get involved
Spring 2026 Key Dates
Registration:
October 31, 2025 – January 25, 2026
Manager Selection:
January 26 – January 27
Player Evaluations:
January 26 – February 6
February 8, 2026 is Super Bowl Sunday
Drafts and Team Assignments:
February 7 – February 20
Practices and Scrimmages:
February 21 – March 5
Schedules finalized and uniforms ordered
Spring Break (No Games):
March 7 – March 14
Regular Season:
March 18 – May 1
Opening Ceremony: March 21
Easter Weekend:
April 3 – April 5
STAAR Testing (Potential Schedule Impacts):
April 7, April 14, April 21
NSLL Missions Night:
Friday, April 10
NSLL Tournament:
May 4 – May 15
Questions?
Email [email protected]
Please allow 24–48 hours for a response. NSLL is operated entirely by volunteers.
We are excited for Spring 2026 and look forward to welcoming your family to Northside Suburban Little League.