Welcome to Manhattan Beach Little League 2021 Spring Season!

REGISTRATION IS CURRENTLY CLOSED. 
AT THIS TIME WE ARE NOT TAKING ANY NEW PLAYERS.

The City has informed us that they will allow MBLL access to the baseball fields in late February for all our eager 5-16 year old players.  Due to the current state of the pandemic, Little League baseball in 2021 will be a little different.

It will involve protocol restricted practices with clear mandates.  The city is granting each player one 2-hour practice per week.  Scrimmages and games TBD as the situation permits, but currently not allowed. 

The registration fee will be $150 per player to cover our costs of charter membership dues, insurance, field maintenance, baseballs and select COVID protection items.  No uniforms at this time.  We will be offering refunds in the event of a late start, cancellation, or other unexpected event in accordance with the amount of season time used.

Based on the current county guidelines we will have to abide by all the following mandated parameters listed below.  NO EXCEPTIONS  And if not followed players, teams or MBLL could lose the right to use the baseball fields.   

We are all being asked to take these matters very serious and it is vital that parents properly convey these rules to their children to ensure a safe environment for the league

• Everyone has to wear a mask.  No exceptions
• Everyone has to physically keep 6 feet apart.  No exceptions
• No scenario of a player pitching to a batter with a catcher
• Drills/clinics/training ONLY.  NO SCRIMMAGES OR GAMES!!!!
• Everyone must provide their own equipment – no sharing at all 
• 2 hours/team/week.  No more
• Limited dugout use
• No food including gum or sunflower seeds and absolutely no spitting.  Players can bring their own drink properly labeled
• Staggered start times between practices to prevent gathering (30 minutes)
• Parents are allowed to stay and observe practice, but must wear masks and stay 6 feet apart.  No mingling.  Once practice ends they must promptly leave.  The city would prefer that only one parent attend and siblings be kept away.
• All spectators must refrain from entering the field or dugout. 
• Each family will be required to sign a league waiver
• If any player, managers or coach on the team tests positive they most immediately notify the league and the entire team is shut down for quarantine till it is safe to return
• If any players, managers or coaches family member exhibits COVID symptoms they must most immediately notify the league and not return until the family and player are cleared
• Any team caught not following the above protocols will be immediately suspended.  In the event multiple teams do not follow MBLL could be terminated for the remainder of the Spring.

We wish all MBLL families are safe during these unprecedented times.  After the disappointing cancellation of our Spring, Summer and Fall seasons in 2020 we are very excited to offer a great program for Spring 2021 in tradition of Manhattan Beach Little League and continuing focus on excellence in being the largest organized baseball program for boys and girls in the South Bay!

!!!!!!!Please Please Please read this document in its entirety as it will help you immensely through the registration process as well as the upcoming season!!!!!!!!

OUR REGULAR REGISTRATION FOR THE SPRING 2021 SEASON IS CURRENTLY OPEN.  IT WILL CLOSE ON WEDNESDAY JANUARY 27th.  PLEASE SIGN UP ASAP.  AFTER IT CLOSES, ALL REGISTRANTS WILL BE WAIT-LISTED WITH NO GUARANTEE OF PLACEMENT AND INCUR LATE FEES IF ACCEPTED

The Registration and In-Season Digital Platform:

We will continue to utilize the Sports Connect platform to provide the best experience for parents and volunteers on and off the field. A few notes and tips about registration for this platform:

• If you signed up last year you will still be able to enter with the same User ID and Password.  The site can assist should you have forgotten prior login info.

• We are aware that Manhattan Beach AYSO also utilizes this platform and for all first timers you will need to set up with a separate MBLL log-in.

• The platform is the official platform of Little League International.  This being said, many of the questions and information requests are part of Little League International requirements.  The platform integrates automatically into Little League so we do not have to do manual processes to get them our data and risk not handling your proprietary information correctly. 

• Please make sure while registering to enter your information correctly (home address, cell phone, email, child birthdate, etc..) as this one time occurrence will ensure you have properly entered your player avoiding any delays while helping with proper team placement.  This information will only be shared with coaches and league officials. 

• Please do not alter your child's birthdate!!!  Any manipulation can lead to a players removal from the league.

• The platform will be used all year round for communication, messaging, team rostering, your team home page, standings as well as GameChanger.  This will provide a one-of-a-kind experience allowing the best for players, parents, coaches and other family and friends.

• For Residency & School Attendance Eligibility Requirements – please choose your child’s school.  The rest is optional and you can proceed.

• If you elect to Manage or help Coach it will guide you throw some quick questions which you must complete. 

Manhattan Beach Residents or Kids That Are Enrolled in Manhattan Beach Schools Only.  No Exceptions

Only Manhattan Beach residents or children that attend school within the Manhattan Beach district can register their child for MB Little League.  If you are a resident of any other city please go to their Little League site for registration in the proper city. This includes residents of Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach.

LITTLE LEAGUE AGE
We offer many programs for ages 5-16.  Please click the link below for the Little League International age chart to determine your players appropriate age for division placement. 

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL AGE CHART

PLAYER PLACEMENT
Please read the following carefully as it may affect the division your player is eligible for and placed in.

Manhattan Beach Little League will strictly be following the Little League Age Chart for all divisions of play. There will be no movement to a different age division. Do not request. We want all kids to have the best experience possible with their classmates while looking out for the safety of all involved. Parents need to agree that the placement of their child in their specific division is FINAL as well as team placement.  No exceptions.

Based on entry of your child’s birthdate, the site will automatically show which division(s) are available for your child based on their Little League age. 

DIVISIONS OF PLAY
Division placement is determined by a players league age and will be strictly followed for all divisions of play.  The registration application will automatically offer which division(s) are available.  Please click the link below to help show which are available with a brief explanation. 

DIVISIONS OF PLAY & PLAYER PLACEMENT

Please note depending on where they fall more than one division of play may be available to choose from.  This only applies to 6, 8 and 11 year olds as all other divisions are mandated per age.  You will have to discuss with your child what they feel will offer the best fit and experience.All player placement is based on availability of spots in each division and the Little League age requirements. You will have initial option of selecting should two be available but the final allocation may change.  

As an example and based on birthdates, certain 11 year olds will have the option of Triple A or Majors.  Some players may be more comfortable playing as the elder of their division or some may be looking to “play up” to a higher level.  You will have to discuss with your child what they feel will offer the best fit and experience though the higher division may not be available even if selected.  Based on final registration numbers, divisions may fill up requiring younger players to be placed in the lower division offered. Evaluations will also be taken info account.

But note in the Majors division, it is mandated by Little League International that all 12 year olds must be in that division. Therefore, first priority will go to 12 year olds and after that, placement of select 11 year olds will be based on evaluations and the draft.  There will be NO player movements after draft unless approved by the MB Little League executive board and division commissioner. 

Parent / Player / Coach Code of Conduct

Also in accordance with Little League International, MB Little League will continue to follow a strict Code of Conduct for parents, players and coaches.  All are viewable on the MB Little League website along with our Disciplinary Policy. We want all adult and children MB Little League participants to exhibit exemplary behavior both on and off the field and know that having rules and policies documented will make it clear for all during the season.