FAQ
Who can play Paradise Little League?
PLL is open to kids league age 4-15, who live or go to school in Paradise, Magalia, or Sterling City. Unfortunately, if not enough players sign up in a given age group, we may not have a team for all divisions.
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Paradise Little League offers the following Little League approved programs and places players according to their age and skill level:
Age 4-7 - Tee Ball/Farm; Coed
Age 8-15 - Baseball (AA, AAA, Majors, Juniors); Coed, though most players are boys.
Age 8-15 - Softball (Minors, Majors, Juniors); Girls only.
When are practices and games scheduled?
PLL currently hosts a spring season which runs late February to the end of May (as late as August for post-season tournaments). Games and practices are scheduled weekday evenings and all day Saturday. Some managers also schedule practices on Sundays.
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Teams meet 2-5 times per week for 1-2 hours (younger players generally less frequently and for shorter duration).
How do I register my player? What do I need? How much does it cost?
For the 2023 Spring Season, registration is open from 11/15/22-1/31/23. Please register online.
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Prior to the start of play you will need to provide the following:
Original Birth Certificate
Registration Fees (or arrangements)
Age 4-7 $100​​​
Age 8-12 $120
Age 13+ $135
If my player drops from the league, do I get a refund?
Players who drop prior to teams being formed will be refunded their full registration fees, minus the site processing fee.
Players who drop between team formation and the start of games will be refunded registration fees minus $25 and the site processing fees.
Players who drop after games start will not be refunded.
What equipment does my player need?
PLL provides a team hat and shirt to all players. Families are responsible for providing the following:
- Pants, socks, and belt in colors to be determined by their team manager
- Rubber Cleats (metal spikes allowed in Juniors division and above)
- Batting helmet
- Glove
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Although some families choose to purchase additional equipment like bats, PLL provides approved bats, balls, and catcher's gear to each team.
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PLL is committed to helping every kid play. Registration and/or equipment sponsorships are available for families who need them. Please reach out to Holly@paradiselittleleague.org for more information.
What is the volunteer policy?
Starting with the 2023 season, families will be required to volunteer two hours per player (four hours max per family). A $100 deposit will be collected before uniforms are distributed and voided/returned upon completion of the required hours. Click here for more information.
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All volunteers who work directly with kids must submit a volunteer background check through JDP. Those who volunteer 16+ hours per month or 32+ hours per year must also complete a Live Scan background check per California law (AB 506). More information regarding background checks will be available soon.