REGISTRATION FOR FALL 2023 NOW OPEN!
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2023-2024 Registration Dates and Locations
Spring Season
- Regular Registration:TBD
- Late Registration: TBD (a $20 late fee will be added to registration)
Note: Juniors, and Seniors Divisions will have an extended period of registration of at least two weeks (or more, with no late fee) as school sports timelines and schedules are determined. If it is determined during regular registration that there may not be enough participation for an Intermediate Division, registered league age 11 and 12 player will given the option to change the registration to Majors prior to evaluations and drafts. - Online Registration at IrmoLittleLeague.org
- Practice and game schedules are not determined until after registration ends and teams are drafted. Practice times are selected by the manager of the team. All teams are given one weekday practice and one weekend practice slot to start the season. There are not pre-determined days of the week that a division will practice or play on all season but are determined after registration closes.
Fall Season
- Regular Registration: August 7, 2023 - August 31, 2023
- Late Registration: September 1st - September 8th (a $20 late fee will be added to registration)
- Online Registration at IrmoLittleLeague.org
- Practices will run September 11th - October 1st, 2023; Games will run October 2nd through November 10th, 2023
- Practice and game schedules are not determined until after registration ends and teams are drafted. Practice times are selected by the manager of the team. All teams are given one weekday practice and one weekend practice slot to start the season. There are not pre-determined days of the week that a division will practice or play on all season but are determined after registration closes.
Registration Cost
Spring Season*
T-Ball / Junior Coach Pitch............................... | $100 | (uniform kit includes jersey, hat, belt)
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Minors................................................ | $135 | (uniform kit includes jersey, hat (baseball) or socks (softball), belt)
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Majors................................................ | $135 | (uniform kit includes jersey, hat (baseball) or socks (softball), belt)
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Intermediate-Juniors......................................... | $135 | (uniform kit includes jersey, hat, belt)
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Seniors................................................ | $135 | (uniform jersey and umpire fee)
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Tournament (All-Stars) Season (players must meet spring participation requirements and also be selected to a tournament team)
All Divisions.................................................... | $100 | (due after a player is selected to a roster) |
Fall Season*
All Divisions.................................................... | $85 | (uniform kit includes jersey, hat) |
* Divisions for Fall Season typically include only Minors and Majors Divisions. Tball, JCP, Intermediate and/or Juniors/Seniors may form pending ample participation.
Registration Requirements
- Proof of residency indicating that the player(s) reside(s) within League boundaries. The easieset way to submit your proof is using the Little League School Enrollment Form which can be found at https://ll-production-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2017/12/School-Enrollment-Form.pdf
- Proof of age indicating that the player(s) meet(s) Little League requirements in order to play in the League.
Breakdown of Registration Costs for Spring Season
Spring Season |
T-ball, Junior Coach Pitch |
$19.00 |
$10.00 |
$21.00 |
$50.00 |
$50.00 |
| $100.00 |
Minors, Majors, Int, JR |
$19.00 |
$10.00 |
$41.00 |
$70.00 |
$50.00 |
$15.00 | $135.00 |
SR |
$19.00 |
$10.00 |
$41.00 |
$70.00 |
$30.00 |
$35.00 | $135.00 |
Fall Season |
All Divisions |
$15.00 |
$5.00 |
$30.00 |
$50.00 |
$35.00 |
| $85.00 |
Explanation of Breakdown of Registration Costs
- Organization - County (lease of park/fields), State (organizational fees), District (LL District oversight), Little League, International (chartering fees)
- Insurance – personal liability, crime, etc. Applies to calendar year
- Administrative– Background checks on volunteers, supplies, umpire (training and supplies), processing charge
- Grounds – annual lawn contracts, miscellaneous repairs, netting, screens, portable mounds, special projects
- Equipment – balls and mandatory (1 per team) catcher’s gear, pitching machines, pitchers’ helmets, face-masks
- Uniform Kits – Jersey, Hat (Baseball), Belt, Little League patch, Socks (Softball)
- Umpire Fee - Due to lack of volunteers willing to umpire games throughout the season
Refunds
Refunds Based to Lack of Participation (per Division)
If any division does not have enough registered participants to field teams, a full refund will be provided. (Note that Juniors, Seniors, and/or Intermediate Divisions may have delayed start dates due to participation and/or timing of school athletic programs.)
Refunds Based on Voluntary Removal
Spring
If you register your child for any of our Tee Ball (including Junior Coach Pitch), Baseball or Softball divisions and later opt to not participate, you will receive a refund of the registration fee and uniform kit less a $3 merchant processing charge if you notify the League in writing on or before January 29, 2023. From January 30, 2023, through February 5, 2023, you will receive a refund of the registration fee (but not the uniform kit) less a $3 processing charge. NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED ON OR AFTER FEBRUARY 6, 2023.
If any games or the season are cancelled due to restrictions or ordinances imposed by Richland County, The State of South Carolina, or any other governing entity, beyond Irmo Little League's control, no refunds will be given for the remaining portion of the season.
Concerning any player participating in multiple divisions (dual participation), once games have begun for the applicable division, no refund for the dual participation will be provided. Players participating in multiple divisions (dual participation) have a responsibility to the primary division team, first. If the player is not able to fulfill attendance responsibilities to the primary team, the player will be removed from the secondary team’s roster and not be permitted to continue playing with the secondary team, and no refund will be issued for the dual participation.
Tournament (All-Stars) Season
Once your child is on a tournament team roster and you pay the $100 participation fee, no refunds will be issued.
Fall
If you register your child for any of our Fall Season Baseball or Softball divisions and later opt to not participate, you will receive a refund of the registration fee and uniform kit (less a $3 merchant processing charge) if you notify the League prior to the end of registration. From the end of registration and before games begin, you will receive a refund of the registration fee (but not the uniform kit) less a $3 processing charge. NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED ONCE GAMES BEGIN.
Outstanding Balance
Any player having a balance due for registration/uniforms for the current or any previous season will not receive their uniform kit and will not be permitted to play in games until the balance is settled. All balances must be paid in full by evaluation weekend or the player will not be entered into the draft for their division. Players will not be eligible to be drafted until the balance is paid in full.
Concerning any player participating in multiple divisions (dual participation), players will not be permitted to participate with the secondary team until all primary registration costs and the $60 dual participation registration fee has been paid.
Scholarships
Irmo Little League firmly believes that each child who wishes to play baseball or softball should have the opportunity to do so regardless of skill, gender, or financial circumstances.
To aid parents who may need assistance with registration fees, Irmo Little League offers the Justin Edward Younginer Scholarship. This scholarship program is funded by individual donations and is a comprehensive program that provides:
- Full scholarships that cover all regular season registration fees
- Partial scholarships that cover a portion of the regular season registration fees
- Assistance with uniforms and equipment needs that are required to be a part of the team for participation in baseball and/or softball play
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for a scholarship, the following information must be provided to Irmo Little League:
- A detailed explanation of the financial hardship with supporting documentation such as an Application For Meal Benefits approved by the child's school.
- Irmo Little League registration containing all of the player's information (contact information, address, uniform sizes, etc.).
- Proof of residency indicating that the player(s) reside(s) within League boundaries. The easieset way to submit your proof is using the Little League School Enrollment Form which can be found at https://ll-production-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2017/12/School-Enrollment-Form.pdf
- Proof of age indicating that the player(s) meet(s) Little League requirements in order to play in the League.
Approval
The scholarship application form is available for download
here. Once the form has been submitted, the Irmo Little League Board or its appointed committee will review the request. Every scholarship request is examined and assessed on its own merit.
Within ten days of submission, the Board will respond indicating that the request has been received, ask questions, and/or ask for additional documentation. Within fifteen days, the Board will respond via e-mail with a decision on the scholarship request.
Terms and Conditions
If the scholarship request is approved, the following terms and conditions will apply:
- The scholarship covers the regular season registration fees only for one season in all or in part.
- The remaining fee, if any, must be paid in full at time the registration form is completed.
- Parent or legal guardian agrees to "re-pay" the League through volunteer work, such as fundraising or assisting with league functions and activities (Opening Day, concession stand, helping with teams, etc.) if requested.
- The player must meet all residence and proof of age requirements (all required documents must be verified prior to the player evaluations (Spring only) or first day of practice (Fall)). Refer to the League Calendar for dates.
- A registration form must be completed for the player providing essential details including address, contact information and waiver form.
Application Submission
Please email your application to [email protected] and indicate "Scholarship Application" in the Subject line.
If you do not have access to email, please mail your application to:
Irmo Little League
PO Box 1371
Irmo, SC 29063