• Season: Spring 2026 recreational softball
• Divisions: Instructionals, Minors, Majors, Seniors
• Ages: 4–16 (Little League league age)
• Games: Weeknights and weekends
• Travel: Up to 1.5 hours for interleague play
• Volunteer Fee: $100 per family (refundable)
• League Choice: Ages 4–7 may register with ESSLL even if outside boundaries

Who Can Play?

ESSLL welcomes players ages 4–16, based on Little League league age.

League Choice (League Age 4–7)

Beginning with the 2025 season, Little League allows players league age 4–7 to register with any Little League program—even if they do not live or attend school within that league’s boundaries.

• League age 4–7 players may freely choose to register with ESSLL.
• If they continue every year without a break, they remain eligible with ESSLL in later seasons.

League Age 8–16

Traditional boundary or school eligibility applies unless continued-service applies.

• Most qualify by home address or school address inside ESSLL boundaries.
• Players who began at league age 7 or younger and stayed with ESSLL each year remain eligible.
• Some cases may require a waiver from Little League International.

To verify your player’s league age:

• ESSLL League Age Chart
• Official Age Calculator

Registration Fees

Volunteer Requirements

Minors, Majors, Seniors

• Two concession stand shifts
• One additional approved volunteer activity

Instructionals

• Two volunteer activities of your choice

Approved Activities

• Field prep or cleanup
• Scoreboard operation
• Opening Day support
• Community Day
• St. Patrick’s Day Parade
• End of Year Party
• Golf Tournament
• Extra concession shifts

Game Schedule & Travel

Games take place weeknights and weekends depending on division.

Away games may require travel up to approximately 1.5 hours.

How to Register

1. Create or log in to your SportsConnect account.
2. Select the Spring 2026 program.
3. Complete all required forms and payment.

Financial Assistance

ESSLL will never allow a girl to miss a season of softball because of finances. If a family needs help, we will always work with you to ensure your player can be on the field.

Support options may include:

• Installment payment plans
• Reduced or adjusted fees for hardship situations
• Confidential assistance handled directly by board leadership

If fees are a concern for your family, please contact the league privately. A board member will reach out confidentially to help create a plan that works for you.