Churchland Little League

Welcome to Churchland Little League!

Our Mission

At Churchland Little League, we’re dedicated to giving every player a fun, positive, and rewarding experience. Our goal is to build confidence, teach sportsmanship, develop athletic skills, and create a community where teamwork and effort are celebrated. We hope to maintain a strong, long-lasting organization that serves families for generations.

What Parents Should Know

We Are 100% Volunteer-Run

Churchland Little League is a nonprofit organization run entirely by volunteers, many of whom no longer have children in the league but continue to serve because they believe in what Little League provides for our community.

Because board members often called to coach teams as well, we are sometimes traveling for games and not always physically at the complex. We need help from our volunteers to make sure that our players have a fun and positive environment while also keeping the complex running.

Why Your Help Matters

Keeping registration fees affordable is important to us, but rising costs (uniforms, equipment, umpires, field maintenance, etc.) make it challenging. Every dollar we receive goes directly back into running the league—no one is paid for their time.

To help keep operations running smoothly, we MUST be able to keep our complex running, including our biggest source of funds, our concession stand. To that end, each family is required to volunteer during the season or pay a $100 fee to fulfill the obligation instead of physically volunteering . There are many ways to help, including coaching a team, serving as a team parent for the season, working at least two shifts per player in the concession stand, or assisting with field prep before/after games or after rain. You will never miss your child’s game due to a volunteer obligation.

Interested in Getting More Involved?

We are always looking for new board members. Running two seasons a year takes a lot of work, and additional helping hands make a huge difference.

Parents can become voting (general) members of the league for $5/year, which gives you a voice in electing next year’s officers. Board members and managers/coaches are automatically voting members at no cost.
If you’d like to join, email: [email protected] for more information

Frequently Asked Questions

AGES
We offer baseball and softball for boys and girls league ages 4-16

League age means whatever age your player was on December 31 of the previous year for softball, or August 31 of the current year for baseball.

OUR BOUNDARIES:

Baseball-Player must reside or attend school in the 23703 zip code or attend school at any of the Western Branch named schools (Primary, Intermediate, Middle, High)

Softball-Player must reside or attend school in the 23703 zip code

Special rule for ages 4–7

Players ages 4–7 may play at any Little League regardless of address, and their older siblings may join them as long as the younger sibling remains in the league. Only the birth certificate and medical release form are required for this age group.

To verify you live in the Churchland boundaries, https://www.littleleague.org/play-little-league/league-finder/

REGISTRATION

Q: How much does it cost to register?

Fees vary by division. Please visit the registration section on our website for current pricing.

Q: What documents are required to register?

Little League requires birth certificate and proof of residency or school attendance showing the player lives in the Churchland boundaries before a player may practice or play.

You must provide either:

Three proofs of residency dated between Feb 1 of last year and Feb 1 of this year OR
A Little League school enrollment form signed by your child’s principal

If the school enrollment form is submitted, no additional proofs of residency are required.

From Little League

Residence shall be established and supported by documents containing the full residence which includes parent(s) or guardian(s) name, street address, city, state and zip code information, dated or in force between February 1 of the previous year and February 1 of the current year, from one or more documents from EACH of the three Groups outlined below:

Group I

Driver’s License
School Records
Vehicle Records (i.e., Registration, Lease, etc.)
Employment Records
Insurance Documents
Group II
Welfare/Child Care Record
Federal Records (i.e., Federal Tax, Social Security, etc.)
State Records
Local (Municipal) Records
Support Payment Records
Homeowner or Tenant Records
Military Records
Group III
Voter’s Registration
Utility Bills (i.e., Gas, Electric, Water/Sewer, Phone, Heating, Waste Disposal)
Financial Records
Medical Records
Internet, Cable, or Satellite Record
IMPORTANT NOTE: Example – Three documents from the same Group (utility bill, cable bill, and bank statement) constitute only ONE document. Players who have established “residence” or “school attendance” for regular season and/or tournament in a prior season using the Tournament Player Verification form, and can produce the form with proper proofs and signatures, will NOT need to complete a new Tournament Player Verification form.
Any documents submitted as proof of residence must show customary usage or consumption to demonstrate bonafide continuous habitation as determined by Little League Baseball, Incorporated in its discretion.

A player will be deemed to attend school in the boundaries if: The physical location of the school where they attend classes is within the boundaries established by the local league. Note: This excludes home schools, cyber schools, sports-related schools, sports academies, or preschool or after school where a student participates outside of the primary school the player is enrolled.

EQUIPMENT & COSTS

Q: What equipment does my player need?

Players should have their own:

Glove
Pants
Cleats

The league provides some bats and helmets, but we highly recommend purchasing your own helmet.
We supply hats (baseball), belts, socks, and shirts for spring, and shirts and socks for fall.

Q: Are there any additional costs?

Possible extra costs include:

Team snacks (coordinated by team parent)
Optional team gifts/trophies ($12–$20)
Spring Team photos (optional to purchase)
All-Star participation fees and fundraiser requirements
Optional $5 voting membership fee

AGES, TEAMS & TRYOUTS

Q: What are the age ranges for each division?

Tee Ball: 4–6
Minors (Coach & Player Pitch): 7–10
Majors: 9–12
Intermediate: 11–13
Seniors: 13–16

Some ages are “swing ages,” meaning they may be eligible for more than one division. Tryouts (league age 7+) help us determine the best placement.

Every player makes a team.

Q: How are teams formed?

Tee Ball & Coach Pitch: Teams are assigned randomly
Player Pitch & Older: Players attend tryouts; managers draft teams
We try to honor reasonable requests (siblings, transportation needs), but requests like “best friends” cannot be guaranteed.

COMMUNICATION

Q: How will I receive updates?

We primarily use the Band App (free on iPhone/Android) for important announcements such as rainouts or schedule changes. This will also be the app your managers use to communicate with the team.
You can also find information on:

Our website: churchlandlittleleague.com
Facebook & Instagram: Churchland Little League

SCHEDULES & PRACTICES

Q: When will we receive the game schedule?

Due to playing against multiple leagues, schedules are created by District 6 after all leagues finalize their teams. Because rosters often change late, schedules are sometimes revised multiple times and are not distributed until very close to opening day.
Thank you in advance for your patience—we share schedules as soon as they are finalized.

Typical season schedule:

One weeknight game and one Saturday game
Older divisions may have Saturday doubleheaders
Games may be at Churchland or nearby District 6 leagues (South Norfolk, Cradock, Cavalier Manor, Olive Branch, Western Branch, Wilson, Bennett’s Creek)

Q: What should I expect for practices?

Managers set their own practice schedules based on field availability. Most teams will have:

At least one weeknight practice
Occasional practices at the opposite complex (baseball at softball fields or vice versa)

TEAM PHOTOS

Pictures usually happen during the first two weeks of the spring season, though dates can shift. All players must attend the photo session even if you choose not to purchase pictures.

ALL-STARS

Q: Does Churchland Little League have All-Star teams?

Yes! We participate in District 6 All-Stars each year for league ages 8–16.

All-Stars begin immediately after the spring season and may continue through the beginning of July (or longer if the team advances).

What parents should know:

There is a mandatory participation fee and mandatory fundraising
Families should try to avoid vacations during tournament play
State tournaments may be anywhere in Virginia
Parents are responsible for their own travel/lodging
If the team advances, additional tournaments may follow

You will need to provide original birth certificates and residency/school documents for verification. Once verified, you will not need to resubmit them in future years.

FALL BALL

We offer a fall season focused on player development and preparing kids moving up to the next division.