Who runs BSBLL?

BSBLL is run by a volunteer Board of Directors.

Who can play in the league?

Boys and girls between the ages of 4-12.

How can we register?

On the BSBLL website, click the ‘REGISTRATION’ tab and follow the prompts to the end-to-end registration site (hosted by Sports Connect/Stack Sports).  Little League International has introduced some changes to the registration process including residency validation, built in background check application for volunteers and a medical release form. 

What is the Medical Release Form?

All children must have a filled out Medical Release Form in order to participate in the 2026 Little League season. This form contains important information in the case of an emergency for your child. The form is automatically sent to you as an attachment on your confirmation email when you complete registration.

What is the School Verification Form?

All children that plan to try out for our league Tournament (Little League) Teams should complete a School Verification Form, which verifies that your child actually goes to the school that you selected. You can get a copy of the form here. This form can be completed after you pay your registration fee.

What does my registration fee include?

In addition to the spring season, your fee includes:

• 75th Anniversary Opening Day parade and festival (2026 date is April 18th)
• All-Star game & Playoffs in the Minors and Majors divisions
• UPGRADED uniforms (Hats, Jersey, Pants, Socks)
• Championship weekend (June 13th)
• Family Festival Day (June 21st)

Playing within the Bay Shore-Brightwaters Little League also makes a player eligible to try out for the following select teams:

•  Little League World Series Tournament Team (ages 10-12)

When does the season start and end?

Spring rosters are finalized roughly 1-2 weeks before Opening Day. The season ends on Championship weekend, which takes place in early June. Exact start dates are dependent on weather and field conditions. 

Fall rosters are finalized in late August, and games begin the weekend after Labor Day.

When do the teams play and practice?

Spring games are scheduled on weeknights and start at either a 5:30 PM, 5:45 PM, or 6:00 PM or Weekends as early as 9:30am. 

Most practices are scheduled by individual coaches and vary based on each coach’s availability.

How does my child get a uniform?

All players will be given a baseball cap, t-shirt jersey, pants, and baseball socks, which are distributed to the coaches at equipment pick up.

Does BSBLL provide equipment?

Each coach is provided with an equipment bag with Little League-approved catcher’s equipment, a few helmets,  bats and baseballs.

All players are encouraged to have their own glove, helmet, and bat.

Who will coach my child? Are the coaches qualified?

Teams are coached by volunteer parents. Prior to being accepted as a coach, all volunteers are required to submit to an annual background check and complete a short USA Baseball training course. We also provide the opportunity for each of our coaches to receive a complete an AED/CPR certification course at no cost to the coach. Head coaches MUST have a current AED/CPR certification.

Coaches are required to attend a preseason meeting where league rules and policies are discussed. During the season, all coaches, parents, and players can contact their respective Division Coordinator for advice, to ask questions, or to inform the league of a problem.

How can I volunteer to be a coach?

BSBLL is always willing to accept volunteers. The more coaches (specifically head coaches) we have at the younger levels, the more individualized attention players receive, the better the game flow and the more engaged the players will be.

When registering your child, please indicate your desire to be a coach by formally volunteering in the designated section on the Sports Connect/Stack Sports site. If you have decided you would like to volunteer as a coach after registration has closed, please send an email to [email protected]

How are teams chosen?  Can my child be placed on a team with a friend?

Upon registering in the Sports Connect/Stack Sports portal, all players will automatically be placed in the appropriate age group. (Questions on what level your child qualifies for? Check out the official Little League age charts for baseball and the softball). If you feel as though your child’s ability level is not commensurate with their age eligibility, please reach out to the league at [email protected]

Is every child guaranteed to play in every game?

Yes.  There are rules requiring that each child play in every game. These rules vary by division, but they are strictly enforced.

Can I use the Gamechanger App to manage my team?

Yes. To use Gamechanger, one of the volunteers assigned to the team must first install the app on their device. Once installed, the volunteer will log into the app with the SAME email address they use on the bayshorebrightwatersll.com website.  Then they will be able to import the team and schedule by clicking the "+" button on the top right of the homepage.  Click "Import Sports Connect," the app will find teams you are a volunteer for and then you choose which team(s) to import.  Once the team is imported into ybour account, every parent on the team will receive an invite to download the app and log into it using the SAME email address that they use on bayshorebrightwatersll.com website.  

Why should I use the Gamechanger App to manage my team?

The Gamechanger App allows you to manage your team from a day-to-day perspective. You can have direct messages to all parents, as well as allow the parents to respond if they are going to come to the game or not.  You can use the app to score the game instead of through the scorebook.  It will directly sync with the bayshorebrightwatersll.com website so your schedule will always stay updated (schedule on the website and pushed automatically into the app).  You can even try the streaming option inside the app for fans who cannot make the game!

How are refunds handled?

As a volunteer organization, refunds do cost the league money to process in the form of vendor fees. We do consider refunds, but they are handled on a case-by-case basis. 

How are Tournament teams chosen?

Eligible players are invited to a tryout, held in early May, supervised by the members of the BSBLL Board of Directors.  The Board of Directors chooses the players for each team.  The Board also appoints the coaches.