Youth ball registration info for 2012 season

The bats, the balls and the gloves won’t be dusted off until March, but January is the month that area Little Leagues organize for the coming spring-summer season.

Below is a list of scheduled in-person registration opportunities for Little Leagues in Southwest Washington. Most, but not all, local Little Leagues now offer online registration.

A player’s league is determined by where they live. Interactive maps showing league boundaries can be found on the district and league websites listed below. An interactive online league finder is available at www.littleleaguewa.org/findyourleague.

Each league sets its own fees. Check league websites for the cost to play in 2012. Leagues usually offer discounts for families with more than one player.Little Leagues offer financial aid for those who need it.

Here is some basic information about Little League programs:

Most Little Leagues offer baseball for boys and softball for girls from T-ball (ages 4-6) through majors (age 12). Some leagues also offer Junior League (ages 13-14), Senior League (ages 15-16) and Big League (ages 17-18) for baseball and softball.

Little League’s best known age level is for players 11-12. This is the division where teams can advance to the Little League World Series in baseball and softball.

A baseball player’s Little League age for this season is how old he will be on May 1, 2012.

A softball player’s Little League age for this season is how old she will be on Jan. 1, 2012.

Little League is run by volunteers, including all local administrators, coaches and umpires.

To sign up, a player’s parent or guardian must supply the player’s birth certificate and proof of residence within the league boundary. A current utility bill is one example of proof of residence.

Washington Little League District 4

Website: www.wad4llb.org

Bridge of the Gods

No registration information submitted.

Contact: Gerard Pahissa, piededream@gorge.net

Cascade

In-person registration at the Cascade Little League fields at the Harmony Sports Complex at the following times:

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Jan. 7

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Jan. 21

6-8 p.m. on Jan. 26

6-8 p.m. on Jan. 31

Contact: Shawn Owens at: info@cascadelittleleague.org

Online registration: www.cascadelittleleague.org

Central Vancouver

In-person registration at the Round Table Pizza, 5016 N.E. Thurston Way at the following times:

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 7

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 14

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 21

No online registration.

Contact: Tony Mulcahey 360-944-1839; email to mulca4@comcast.net

Columbia

In-person registration at David Douglas Park, 1016 N. Garrison Rd., in Vancouver at the following times:

6-8 p.m. on Jan. 25

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 28

6-8 p.m. on Feb. 1

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 4

6-8 p.m. on Feb. 8

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 11

Online registration: www.eteamz.com/columbiall

League phone number: 360-696-1278.

Contact: Mike Moen 360-260-5104.

Columbia Girls Softball League

A Little League softball league for girls in the Central Vancouver, Columbia, and Fort Vancouver boundaries.

In-person registration at David Douglas Park, 1016 N. Garrison Rd., in Vancouver at the following times:

6-8 pm. on Jan. 25

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 28

6-8 p.m. on Feb. 1

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 4

6-8 p.m. on Feb. 8

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 11

Online registration: www.eteamz.com/columbiall

League phone number: 360-696-1278.

East County

In-person registration opportunities:

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 21 at Canyon Creek Middle School, 9731 Washougal River Road.

12:30-3 p.m. on Jan. 28 at East County Fire and Rescue, located at 39th Street and Evergreen in Washougal.

Online registration: www.eastcountyll.com

Evergreen

In-person registration at Pied Piper Pizza, 12300 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd., in Vancouver at the following times:

6-8 p.m. on Jan. 10

Noon to 3 p.m. on Jan. 14

6-8 p.m. on Jan. 17

Noon to 3 p.m. on Jan. 21

6-8 p.m. on Jan. 24

Noon to 3 p.m. on Jan. 28

Online registration: www.evergreenlittleleague.com

Fort Vancouver

In-person registration opportunities:

6-8 p.m. on Jan. 9 at Washington Elementary School.

6-8 p.m. on Jan. 10 at Hazel Dell Elementary School.

6-8 p.m. on Jan. 10 at Franklin Elementary School.

6-8 p.m. on Jan. 11 at Lincoln Elementary School.

6-8 p.m. on Jan. 11 at Hough Elementary School.

6-8 p.m. on Jan. 12 at Harney Elementary School.

6-8 p.m. on Jan. 17 at Fruit Valley Elementary School.

6-8 p.m. on Jan. 17 at Minnehaha Elementary School.

6-8 p.m. on Jan. 18 at King Elementary School.

6-8 p.m. on Jan. 18 at Discovery Middle School.

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 22 at Clark Public Utilities.

No online registration.

Contact: Dave Wallis, 360-696-2994, or email to 4wallis@comcast.net.

Website: www.fortvancouverlittleleague.org

LaCamas

In-person registration at Grass Valley Fire Station, 4321 N.W. Parker St., in Camas at the following times:

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 14

6-8 p.m. on Jan. 18

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 21

Washington District 6

Website: www.district6wa.org

Battle Ground

General registration runs January through March with late registration (for an additional fee) beginning on March 31. In-person registration will be at the Battle Ground Little League Clubhouse, 200 N.E. Fairground Ave., at the following times:

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Jan. 14 and Jan. 15.

Noon to 4 p.m. on Jan 21 and Jan. 22.

Online registration: www.bgll.org

Contact: Send email to info@bgll.org

Glenwood

No in-person registration scheduled.

Online registration now open at: www.glenwoodlittleleague.org

Contact: Send email to informationofficer@glenwoodlittleleague.org.

Hazel Dell

In-person registration at the league’s clubhouse at H.B. Fuller Park, 200 NW 139th St., Vancouver, at these times:

9-11 a.m. on Jan. 14.

6:30-8 p.m. on Jan. 18

9-11 a.m. on Jan. 21.

T-ball signup is 9:30-11 a.m. on March 3.

Online registration ongoing at the league website: www.hdll.org.

Contact: Player agent, Kelli Parry, by email at playeragent@hdll.org.

Highlands

In-person registration will be held at the Hockinson Fire Station, next to the middle school. at 17718 N.E. 159th St. (near the intersection of 159th Street and 182nd Avenue). Registration is scheduled for these times:

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 7.

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 29

Online registration: www.highlandsll.com

For more information, visit the league website at www.highlandsll.com, or post a question on the Highlands Little League Facebook page.

Kalama

No current information provided.

La Center

All registration is held at the La Center Community Center, 1000 E. 4th St. in La Center at these times:

Noon to 4 p.m. on Jan. 14.

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Jan. 21.

Lewis River (Woodland)

In-person registration will take place on two days at the McDonalds in Woodland at these times:

5-8 p.m. on Jan. 18.

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Jan. 21.

Tryouts are scheduled for Feb. 4 at the Woodland Intermediate School gym.

Online registration will be available starting in mid-January through the league’s website at: www.lewisriverll.com.

North Clark

In-person registration will be held at Yacolt Town Hall, 202 W. Cushman St., in Yacolt at these times:

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Jan. 7

5-8 p.m. on Jan. 11

5-8 p.m. on Jan. 19

Website: www.eteamz.com/northclarklittleleague. Or find North Clark Little League on Facebook for updates.

Ridgefield

Online registration open through Jan. 15 at www.ridgefieldlittleleague.com. A late fee of $25 will be charged for those who sign up after Jan. 15.

No in-person registration is scheduled. For details, check the league website.

Salmon Creek

Two in-person registration opportunities are scheduled at the Salmon Creek Round Table Pizza restaurant at 13009 N.E. Highway 99 in Vancouver (360-574-5755):

5-8 p.m. on Jan. 18.

5-8 p.m. on Jan. 24.

Online registration is open through Jan. 29.

Website: www.salmoncreekll.com.

Questions? Send e-mail to registration@salmoncreekll.com.

Babe Ruth Leagues

The standard Babe Ruth Baseball leagues are for ages 13, 14, and 15. Some Babe Ruth leagues also offers leagues for younger players.

Hazel Dell Metro

Website: www.hazeldellmetro.com.

This league serves players ages 13-15 who live in Vancouver west of I-205, and covers all of Clark County north of Padden Parkway. In addition to Babe Ruth divisions for ages 13, and 14-15, HDM offers baseball on 70-foot basepaths for age 12.

Registration will take place at the HDM clubhouse at Columbia River High School from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Feb. 4 and Feb. 18. Player’s birth certificate required, and a parent/guardian must be present to sign concussion form.

Check www.hazeldellmetro.com for updates.

Camas Washougal Babe Ruth

Website: www.cwbaberuth.com.

This league serves players ages 13-18 who live in Cascade Park, and the cities of Camas and Washougal. The service area extends from I-205 east to Skamania County and south of Padden Parkway to the Columbia River. For information, visit the website or call 360-834-3223.

In-person registration will be held at Louis Bloch Park in Camas at these times:

Noon to 1 p.m. on Jan. 14, Jan. 15, Jan. 21, and Jan. 22.

Online registration available now at www.cwbaberuth.com.

Vancouver Girls Softball Association

The VGSA is a league for Amateur Softball Association fastpitch teams. It serves girls ages 5-14. League is located just west of Salmon Creek Park (Klineline Pond).

In-person registration is scheduled to be held at the league’s fields at the times listed below. (Important note: in case of bad weather, call 360-699-0664 to confirm registration is happening).

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 14.

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 28.

3-8 p.m. on Feb. 15.

No online registration. Forms and other detailed information available at www.vgsafp.org.