Frequently Asked Questions
1. When Does Spring Registration Begin and How Early Do I Have to Sign Up?
Registration opens December 1, and we encourage you to sign up as soon as possible as field and time constraints force PSLL to place caps on the number of registrants. Please note that many of our divisions typically enter waitlist-mode during the registration period.
2. What’s the Cost of the Spring Season?
Your player fee varies by division per player and payable by credit card ( MasterCard, Visa and Discover) via SportsEngine. With the generosity of our sponsors plus the spring fee, the following is covered: preseason workouts, player jerseys, professionally staffed practices, umpires and other fielding support.
3. What Is PSLL’s Refund Policy?
PSLL will refund up until March 15th, After March 15th, PSLL will refund minus a $25 fee.
4. How Do Waitlists Work?
PSLL removes players from the waitlist when another player drops out from the same division, on a first-come, first-served basis, regardless of your prior year participation. For example, if Child A is first on the waitlist and Child B, who has registered and already been placed onto a roster, decides to drop out, then Child A would replace Child B on the same team roster.
5. When Are Practices and Games? And Are There Any Other Dates I Should Mark on My Calendar?
Practice and Game Locations: ConEd will continue to be PSLL’s main location for all activity. The spring permitting process for NYC fields is still underway so PSLL can’t confirm anything yet. PSLL hopes to keep all practices and games in the ConEd neighborhood utilizing the ConEd field, East River fields, Stuy Town playgrounds, Peters Field and Robert Moses field. (As a reminder, Murphy Field is being renovated.)
6. Can I Request Specific Teammates and Coaches?
PSLL will try to accommodate requests at the younger ages (but not guaranteed) but beginning with the minors, PSLL will create teams with parity in mind
7. What Is the Game/Practice Cancellation Policy and How Am I Informed?
Games and Practices are on until they are not! PSLL makes every effort to play and will do so when there is light rain and cooler temperatures. PSLL is fortunate that Con Ed is a turf field and drains quite well allowing PSLL to keep the game schedule. In the event that a game or practice is canceled, the coach or team parent will notify you. Please note - games are canceled one game at a time. If a 8:30am game is canceled, it is possible that the 11am game may still take place.
8. Can I Volunteer to Coach? Or Volunteer to Help in Another Capacity?
Absolutely – PSLL would love to have you! Just check the appropriate box in the registration form, adding any important notes you’d like PSLL to know and we will follow up in the coming weeks. In addition to instructing the players, coaches are responsible for managing and storing the team equipment bag and tracking team attendance. Coaches are also required to complete NYC Parks- mandated AED/CPR training/certification. All coaches should attend the preseason coaches clinic provided by the league at no cost to you. Thank you for volunteering!
9. Can I Sponsor a Team or PSLL in General?
Yes! We welcome sponsorships. Please see the sponsorship form for more details and the menu of options and thank you, in advance, for supporting PSLL.
10. Are You Offering Winter Clinics/Workouts for Softball and Baseball Again This Year?
Winter workouts for both baseball and softball will begin in January and PSLL will provide more information as the locations and times are finalized. All players must be registered to participate.
11. What Kind of Safety Precautions Is PSLL Taking?
With the exception of mitts / gloves, PSLL provides all of its teams with approved equipment for players to use in games and practices. It is not necessary for parents to purchase equipment for parents to purchase equipment for their child to participate in the league.