1. Sponsorship Forms are available now for fence signs. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Jay Bruce - [email protected]
   
   

Safety is Job #1 at W.E.L.L. The safety of our players, coaches, umpires, and fans is an important attribute of the W.E.L.L. experience. One of the ways in which W.E.L.L. communicates safety is to promote the adherence to the West End Little League Safety Manual for Managers, Coaches, Players & Parents.  The W.E.L.L. board of directors and extended administration team is committed to maintaining and providing access to the W.E.L.L. Safety Manual.

All adults who participate in helping players at practice or games, must be approved to do so. Adults who spend time with players, help at practice, coach games or umpire must fulfill a Background Check in accordance with Little League Baseball (LLB) Regulations. LLB has sanctioned JD Palatine (JDP) to perform background checks on all West End Little League Volunteers. Volunteers will log into JDP's website directly and fill out their Volunteer Application. This new program breaks the tradition of West End Little League collecting all personal and sensitive data from volunteers. That information will now reside with JDP and LLB. If you are a coach or asst coach you will be sent an invite via email from JDP to start the process. Thanks for taking the safety of our West End kids seriously.  

What if I have a question about my child's playing age ?  Refer to the current year Little League Age Chart link under Documents.  For reference, whatever age your child will be on August 31st of the current year, is their playing age for the Spring season. 

Can I get a refund if my child chooses not to play after I have completed registration?  In some cases, yes, but it depends on when the decision to stop playing occurs. The league expends costs for uniforms, league charters and insurance based on the number of players registered. Once players are assigned to teams, refunds will only be allowed on a case by case basis due to medical reasons or moves outside of W.E.L.L. boundaries.  Any refunds granted may be reduced to cover associated expenditures.  Please contact one of the W.E.L.L. board members for additional information.  If a refund request is approved, it will be paid at the conclusion of the season.

Can my child play up a division?  It is generally recommended to stay with your child's age group.  Requesting to play up a Division is handled on a case-by-case basis and MUST BE approved by the Head Player Agent ([email protected]) prior to tryouts.  If your child is granted permission to tryout in the division above their age group, this DOES NOT mean they will stay there!  Final disposition depends on if the player is drafted and final registration numbers.  Players are not allowed to play up if they are 2 years below the division's age range (Tee Ball 4-5, Coach Pitch 6-7, Single A 8, Minors 9-10, Majors 11-12, Junior/Senior League 13-15).

Can my child play down a division?    Generally speaking, NO, but this may be requested by parents during registration.  Please know that not all requests can be accommodated.  Contact the Head Player Agent ([email protected]) for questions. 

How do I find out more about W.E.L.L. rules and governance?  The W.E.L.L. website has posted the leagues Ground Rules and By-Laws which cover how W.E.L.L. is operated.

Can my child participate in W.E.L.L. if we do not reside within the W.E.L.L. league boundaries?  Players should be registered for play with the Little League located within the boundaries of their primary residence or school attended.  The Little League League Finder tool is located on our website.  Please contact the W.E.L.L. President if you have questions or concerns regarding the league boundaries and/or waivers.

Is there equipment for my child to play with (bats, gloves, etc...)?  W.E.L.L. can help with player equipment on an individual request basis.  Contact one of the W.E.L.L. board members for more information.

To Volunteer on my kids team, do I need to have background check ? Yes. W.E.L.L.'s number one priority is the safety of the players. Little League Baseball, Inc. provides all affiliated leagues with the tools to perform background checks on all adults who have significant exposure to players. If you intend to help at practices, coach during games, umpire and/or spend a lot of time with the players you MUST register as a Volunteer on the website.  Background checks are done by JD Palatine in strict accord with LLB regulations.  All Volunteer must also complete the Abuse Awareness Training.