Divisions

What division should my child play?

Kennebunk-Kennebunkport Little League (KKLL) offers baseball and softball programs ranging from Tee Ball, coach pitch, minors and majors. Reference Divisions & Programs for more specific details.

Little League utilizes a Baseball Age Chart and Softball Age Chart to determine their League Age. This will indicate which programs are appropriate for your child.

It’s also important to consider a child’s experience and skill level. Parents and Guardians should consider registering at a lower level where the competition and coaching might better suit a less experienced player.

The League reserves the right to place players is a less competative division if there is a safety concern.

Registration

What are the registration fees?
Please go do the registration link at the top of the page for current registration fees. Please create or sign into your account to see the early bird discount.

What if I am unable to pay the Registration fees?

If you or anyone you know cannot afford registration fees please email the league. The League will make sure that everyone who wants to play should be able to play.

Can I request that my child play with one of their friends for ride sharing? 

For T-Ball and Coach Pitch requests can be made for extenuating circumstances. If possible we will try to accommodate but cannot guarantee team placement.

The Minors and Majors Teams are selected by draft to ensure the teams are evenly balanced. Your player may or may not play with their friends but in no time at all they will make many new friends. It one of the best parts of Little League!

Siblings playing in the same division will be placed on the same team.

What equipment will my child need?

All players will receive a team hat and jersey. Players in all divisions will need to purchase their own baseball/softball glove. It is recommended they have their own helmet and cleats (rubber). The league will supply helmets and bats that will be shared by the team.

For players in the Minors/Majors divisions it is recommended Players have an athletic supporter (including cup for boys). A cup is required for anyone playing catcher. It’s also recommended that you purchase baseball pants. Check with your Coach for what color pants your team will be wearing.

Evaluations

What are Evaluations and does my child need to attend?

Evaluations are required for the Minors and Majors Divisions. They are not a tryout and every player who registers will be placed on a team. At evaluations players will participate in basic throwing, catching, and hitting activities. This allows coaches to evaluate the skills of individual players and to ensure balanced teams. It is also a chance to ensure players are placed in appropriate divisions.

When will Evaluations be and where will they be?

The League will send out an update via email and Facebook announcing the date and location of evaluations. They are typically held in mid March.

What Should my child bring to Evaluations?

Players will need to bring a Baseball/Softball glove and can bring any of their own gear (helmets, bats, etc.) The league will provide bats and helmets for anyone who may need them.

Teams

After Evaluations, when will the draft be? What is the draft?

The draft typically takes place the week after evaluations. Coaches for the Minors and Majors Divisions will participate in a draft selection process to select their teams. Coaches will contact their team's parents after the draft.

Practices & Games

When do practices start? When do games begin?

Tee ball teams will have one hour long practice a week starting in mid to late April, and one game a week which will be on Saturdays, starting the first week of May and running through the third week in June.

Coach pitch teams will have two hour long practices starting in mid to late April, and one game a week which will be on Saturdays, starting the first week of May and running through the third week in June.

Minors and majors teams will have two 1.5 hour practices a week starting in mid to late April. When games start practices will be reduced to once a week. Games can be no weekdays and weekends for minors and usually only weekdays for majors.

Where are practices and games?  

KAKLL utilizes a number of different fields located in Kennebunk, Arundel and Kennebunkport. The day, time, and location of your team’s practices and games will be shared with you by your player's Coach. Please see the fields our league utilizes below.

Volunteering

How can I volunteer to be a Coach or Assistant Coach?  

When you register HERE! Little League is a volunteer organization and to make it run we need volunteers! We need volunteers to staff the snack shacks, coach, umpire, and volunteer to be a board members. Please consider volunteering this season because we can’t make this season happen without YOU! Please email us with any questions about volunteering at [email protected].

All Volunteers are subject to a personal background check which is required by KAKLL and Little League International. Background Checks are required every year and volunteers will be required to submit social security and driver license numbers.

How are Managers/Coaches selected?

Coaches are selected by the KAKLL board. All managers and coaches must pass the mandatory background check and complete the Abuse Awareness training from Little League International.

Are Parents/Guardians required to volunteer?  

KAKLL is a volunteer organization and we need YOU! Volunteering is not mandatory but we cannot operate without volunteering. We need volunteers to staff the snack shack, coach, umpire and people to join the board. Click HERE to sign up to volunteer! Email the president at [email protected] if you are intersted in becoming a board member.

Social Media

Does KKLL utilize social media?