All-Stars Information

All-Stars has many moving parts so we've divided it into three different sections for easier consumption:

• Softball and Baseball Information
• Baseball Information
• Softball Information

Coaches will distribute the All-Star application to your team late in the season. If you're interested in being assessed for All-Stars, please complete and return the application to your coach by 9 PM on Wednesday, May 8th.

Good luck!

Baseball and Softball Information, Dates and FAQ's

What to Expect from All-Stars, both SOFTBALL AND BASEBALL

Joining North Central Little League’s All-Stars teams is an exciting opportunity for top players to compete in tournaments against other Little Leagues in the same age division. Here’s what you can expect:

1. Time Commitment

• Practices begin in late May.
• Players are required to attend most practices and ALL games.
• Teams prepare with practices, instruction, and scrimmages.
• Baseball teams have up to 5 events per week, while Softball teams have 3 events per week.
• Some teams may choose to attend warm-up tournaments.

2. District 8 Tournament

• The double-elimination tournament takes place locally from late June to mid-July.
• Winners in each division move on to State competitions.

3. State Competitions

• State tournaments run for 2 weeks following the end of District 8.
• Teams in the 12U and teenage divisions can advance to Regionals and potentially the Little League World Series in late August.

4. Cost

• There is no registration fee for All Stars to make it accessible for players.
• A uniform fee will be implemented, with scholarship/financial aid available.
• Separate fees may apply for warm-up tournaments.
• Winning teams traveling to Regional tournaments will receive additional fundraising support.

Eligibility Requirements

To participate in All Stars, players must meet specific eligibility criteria:

1. Residency or School Enrollment

• Players must establish residency within North Central Little League boundaries (by address or school address).
• Refer to the League Boundaries page for details.
• Waivers for residency must be established a year prior to All-Star eligibility.

2. Proof of Age

• Original birth certificates must be presented to District 8 officials to demonstrate proof of age.

3. Minimum Participation Requirement

• In all divisions, eligible players must participate in at least 8 regular season games in their district (or at least 6 for Seniors division).

Sample Schedule

2024 all star tournament dates (tbd)

The exact tournament dates for the 2024 All-Star season are not yet available, but we estimate the following schedule:

Notes:

• No games for Softball Majors & Juniors over the weekend of June 23 to June 25.
• No games on Tuesday, July 4. However, there will be games during the pre-holiday weekend leading up to it.
• No games on Tuesday, July 11 (MLB All-Star Game).⚾🌟

Applications

BASEBALL - 2024 ALL-STARS Application

SOFTBALL - 2024 ALL-STARS Application

2024 NCLL Baseball All-Stars

The 2024 NCLL baseball season is off to a stellar start, showcasing exceptional skills across all levels. This year, we're excited to form three All-Star Baseball Teams from the Majors and AAA division players:

• 10 & under (10u)
• 11 & under (11u)
• Little League or 12 & under (12u)
  In the coming weeks, your coach will distribute the All-Star application to your team. If you wish to be considered, please complete the application before the tryout on May 17th.

Tryout Details

• Date: Friday, May 17th
• Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
• Location: Lower Woodland Park Ballfields and Batting Cages
• Arrival Times: Scheduled according to age groups and communicated later
• Attendance: Highly recommended but not mandatory
• Format: Similar to the February Assessments, with drills evaluated by NCLL coaches

Team Selection Process

• Panel Decision: A panel of NCLL coaches will decide the team rosters post-tryout.
• Interest: High interest is anticipated, and not all players may secure a spot.
• Criteria: Based on attitude, work ethic, overall performance, and availability

Selection Criteria

• Player’s attitude towards teammates, opponents, umpires, fans, and coaches
• Player’s work ethic and practice habits based on coaches’ feedback and observations
• Overall player performance throughout the season, including game and tryout performance
• Baseball skills as determined by coaches’ evaluation and feedback during the season
• Player’s availability for most All-Star practices, scrimmages, and warm-up tournaments
• Player’s availability for the District Tournament in June and July is a prerequisite for team selection
• Coaches have been assessing players since the season’s start and will continue until teams are formed
• Rosters will be announced by May 24th

All-Star Commitment

• Schedule: Practices, scrimmages, or tournaments on most weeknights and weekends from June 1st until the season ends.
• Attendance: Expected at most scheduled events and all official games.
• District Tournament: Dates not finalized yet but typically run from late June to mid-July at Northshore Athletic fields in Woodinville, WA.
• Tournament Schedule: Depends on results and may require consecutive night play.
• Sample Bracket: See 2024 results.
• State Tournament: Dates for the winning district teams:
  • 10u: July 20-28 in Olympic Peninsula
  • 11u: July 20-28 in Tri-Cities
  • 12u: July 13-21 in Centralia
• End of Journey: For 8-10 and 9-11 teams at the State Tournament.
• 12U Regional: Washington State Champion qualifies for Regionals in San Bernardino, CA from August 3rd to 8th.
• World Series: The Northwest Regional Champion qualifies for the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA from August 14th to 25th.

Support

• Family Involvement: Encouraged in fundraising and team support activities.
• Parent Participation: Help in planning social events, car decorating, etc.
• Team Assistance: Running All-Star games, operating the scoreboard, selling raffle tickets, and providing refreshments for umpires.

For any queries, please email Sam Glassburn ([email protected]).

2024 SOFTBALL ALL-STARS

We're thrilled to kick off the 2024 NCLL softball season, with outstanding performances across all levels. For 2025, we plan to field three All-Star Softball Teams from players in the Majors and AAA divisions:

• Softball 10u's (ages 8/9/10)
• Softball 11u's (ages 9/10/11)
• Softball Majors (ages 10-12)

Your coach will soon distribute the All-Star application to your team. If you're interested in being assessed for All-Stars, please complete and return the application to your coach by 9 PM on Wednesday, May 8th.

Tryout Details

Sunday, May 19th
Time & Location:

• 10u’s: 6:00 PM, Ingraham High School Softball Field
• 11u’s: 5:00 PM, Maple Leaf 1
• 12u’s: 7:00 PM, Ingraham High School Softball Field

Additional Details

• Arrival: Please arrive 15 minutes prior with all your equipment, ready to hit the field at your start time.
• Attendance: Strongly encouraged but not required.
• Evaluation: Players will be assessed on their season-long performance and tryout performance, completing a series of drills with coaches grading their skills. The tryout will be similar to the February Assessments.

Formation of All-Star Teams

After the tryout, a group of NCLL coaches will collaboratively determine the players who make each team’s roster. Key points about team formation include:

1. Interest and Availability:
   • More players interested than available roster spots are expected.
   • If there’s insufficient interest at an age level, we may co-league with a neighboring league to field a competitive team.
   • All-Star teams require a minimum of 12 players.
2. Player Evaluation Criteria:
   • Attitude towards teammates, opponents, umpires, fans, and coaches.
   • Work ethic and practice habits as assessed by coaches.
   • Overall performance throughout the season, including game and tryout performance.
   • Softball skills as determined by coaches’ evaluations and season feedback.
3. Availability:
   • Players’ availability for most All-Star practices and scrimmages.
   • Participation in the District Tournament in June/July is required to make the team.
     Coaches have been evaluating players since the beginning of the season and will continue to do so until teams are formed. Rosters are expected to be announced by May 24th.

All-Star Commitment

• Practice and Scrimmages: NCLL All-Star teams will have practices or scrimmages on most weeknights and weekends from June 1st through the end of their season.
• Attendance: All-Star players are expected to attend most scheduled events with their All-Star team, including all official All-Star games.
• District Tournament: Start dates have not been announced yet but typically occur from late June to early July. Note that U11 softball starts earlier this year, with the district tournament ending by June 26.
• Last Year Locations: The District tournaments were held in Woodinville, WA at the Northshore Athletic fields and in Shoreline.
• Tournament Format: The District Tournament follows a double-elimination bracket schedule, meaning teams may play multiple nights in a row based on the tournament bracket.
  For an example, see last year's tournament brackets.
  A team winning the District Tournament qualifies for the State Tournament:
• 8/9/10 State Tournament starts July 13 in District 5, Walla Walla/Moses Lake.
• 9/10/11 State Tournament starts July 1 in District 13, Spokane.
• Majors (12U) State Tournament starts July 1 in District 9, Redmond.
• End of Journey: For 8/9/10 and 9/10/11 teams, the State Tournament is the final tournament.
• Regionals: The Washington State Champion of the Majors/12U Little League All-Star Tournament qualifies for Regionals in San Bernardino, CA starting July 20.
• World Series: The Northwest Regional Champion qualifies for the Little League World Series in Greenville, NC starting August 4.

SUPPORT

We need families and players to support the All-Star teams! This means getting involved. We will host a fundraiser and expect participation from players and families.

• Parent Participation: Parents can help by planning social activities, car decorating parties, etc.
• Team Assistance: Teams will help staff All-Star games by running the scoreboard, selling raffle tickets, and providing refreshments for our tireless umpires. Please be ready to help out!

If you have any questions, please email Gayle Perez at [email protected].