Northwest Little League: Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where is NWLL located?
We are located at 3105 Hunt Trail in Austin, TX 78757. All regular season NWLL games and practice take place at these fields.
FALL 2025 FAQs:
Q: When does registration open for the Fall 2025 season?
Registration will open on 8/1/25, The registration period and pricing are being determined and will be posted here before registration opens.
Q: Are there tryouts in the Fall?
There are NO tryouts in the Fall season. Teams are formed by the division commissioner/coaches and announced one week prior to the start of the season.
Q: What are the Fall baseball divisions?
Advanced T-Ball - (Baseball age 6 and 5. Baseball age 5 players must have played Intro to T-Ball in Spring 2025 and will again be in intro t-ball in Spring 2025). There is no intro to T-ball division in the Fall.
Machine Pitch (Baseball age 7 and 8) - TBD for Fall 2025. This division may be combined with Texas League.
Texas League (Baseball age 8 and 9) - TBD for Fall 2025. This division may be combined with Machine Pitch.
Minors (Baseball age 10 and 11)
Majors (Baseball age 11 and 12)
** These divisions are subject to change based on the enrollment per division.
Note: "Baseball age" refers to the age of your child on 8/31/2025, not necessarily their current age.
The system will automatically provide you with the correct division for your child based of the birthday you provided in the system. Click here for the little league age chart.
Q: Why are there fewer division options for the Fall season?
There are limited division options in the Fall due to the fewer number of players that typically register for the Fall season. We combine age groups and divisions in order to ensure that there are a sufficient number of teams for a successful season.
The Fall season is all about development so it's a great time for new players to come in and learn baseball.
Q: How much does it cost to play?
Registration fees for Fall are as follows:
All Divisions:
Early registration: TBD
Normal registration: TBD
Q: Can we request to play on the same team with friends?
Requests to play with friends are considered only in the t-ball divisions.
Q: When will the season begin and end?
Practices will begin the week of 9/7/25 and games will begin the week after. The season will end the first or second week of November.
Q: How many practices per week?
During our Fall season there is typically one practice per week which is held on Sunday between 12 pm - 6 pm. There will be no league activities on Saturdays due to other sports.
Q: How many games per week?
During our Fall season there is typically 1-2 games per week. Games will be Monday - Thursday only. Game start times are as follows: T-ball, Machine Pitch and Texas League at 5:30 pm; Minors and Majors at 5:30, 6:30, or 7:30 pm. Coaches will ask teams to arrive at least 30 minutes to an hour prior to the game for warmups.
Q: What is your refund policy?
Refunds and cancellations are available, minus a $25 administrative fee, up until the close of registration. Once registration is closed, teams are formed, and we are unable to offer a refund.
If the season is cancelled for any reason, refunds will be given on a prorated basis. If the season has reached the halfway point at cancellation, there will be no refunds.
Q: What gear/equipment will I need?
NWLL will provide a cap and jersey. Players are responsible for providing their own pants, belt, socks, shoes, glove, bat and batting helmet with face guard. Coaches will specify sock and belt color.
Q: What type of bat is required for NWLL?
USA bats are required.
Q: How do I register for NW Softball?
Northwest Softball is operating under their own website! Visit www.nwsoftball.org for league information and registration details.
Q: How do I register for NW Pony Baseball?
Our Pony division also has a Fall and Spring season. Click here to learn more about Pony baseball.
Q: Does Northwest Little League offer financial aid to help with registration fees?
Yes. Financial aid of up to 50% of registration fees are available for families residing within league boundaries and who are experiencing financial hardships. Please contact our registration team at [email protected] to request assistance.
Q: What forms of payment does Northwest Little League accept?
Registration fees may be paid with either MasterCard, Visa or Discover credit cards. We also accept Visa Debit Cards.
Q: May I request for my child to play with a certain coach and/or with friends?
For players with ages 4 to 6 we will do our best to accommodate requests to play with a coach (presuming he or she is coaching in the child’s division) or with friends, but we cannot guarantee that all requests will be granted. Please note that most of the teams are formed with the players school in mind, so chances are you will be on a team with school mates. For players ages 7 and above we do not grant such requests because teams are put together via tryouts and drafts in order that the competition is balanced.
Q: What equipment do I need to provide?
NWLL will provide a jersey and cap to each player, and coaches will have access to team catcher’s gear (as appropriate). Players are responsible for providing their own baseball pants, belt, socks, and shoes, along with their glove, bat, and batting helmet. NWLL does not allow the player to use batting helmets without a face guard and bat barrels cannot exceed 2 5/8 inches in diameter. These bats must also be compliant with the new Little League standards (USA Bats)
Q: Can the fields be rented for parties or special events?
The fields are owned by the City of Austin and not available for personal use.
Q: Can I make a donation to Northwest Little League online?
Yes! Donations can be made through our online store. A donation to NWLL that will be used to support financial aid provided to needy families, to help support general operations at NWLL, or to support specific items or initiatives. Donations are a great way to support baseball and softball at NWLL, and we thank you in advance for your support!
Q: May I purchase a sponsorship online?
Yes! Sponsorship purchases can be made through our online store. We have various sponsorship levels that you can read about on our sponsorships page. We thank you in advance for your support!
For additional questions, please take a look at our Board of Directors page and you will be able to contact the board member responsible for the area in question. Thanks!