Spring Baseball FAQ
Q: What is the difference between Fall Ball and Spring baseball?
A: Fall Ball is a fun, instructional season focused on player development with emphasis is on learning fundamentals, trying new positions, and building confidence. Spring season is more competitive and builds on the skills learned in fall. Score is kept and there are playoffs and postseason play.
Q: Who can play baseball with us?
A: Clairemont Hilltoppers is open to all players, from brand-new beginners to returning players. Players just have to live or go to school in our boundaries, and be at least 4-years-old by August 31, 2026, and no more than 16-years-old by that date.
Q: What if my player does not live in the league's boundaries?
A: There are ways a player can play with Hilltoppers if they do not live within our boundaries.
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Q: When are games played?
A: Tball typically has one game on Saturday and one practice during the week. Every other division typically has one weekday game and one Saturday game with at least one practice scheduled during the week.
Q: Can my child be on the same team as a friend?
A: You can submit a friend request directly on the registration form. All efforts are made to honor these requests in the Tball and Rookie division but are not guaranteed. All other divisions, the main goal with team formation is to make the teams fair and balanced, so requests are considered but less likely to be honored.
Q: What if I want my child to “play up” or “play down”?
A: Requests to play in a different division can be noted on the special requests section on the registration form for review. All players will still need to be assessed to determine appropriate placement.
Q: Do I need to submit proof of residency or school forms online?
A: Yes. If your child is 8 years old and up please upload them online. There will also be two document days where you can bring your documents in person. Children 8 years old and up will also need to bring in their birth certifications to be verified in person by a district representative.
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Q: Why do I need to submit a birth certificate every year?
A: Little League requires birth certificates to be verified in person by a district representative every year for players 8 years old and up in order to allow them to be eligible for Little League All-Star post season play and to verify birthdate.
Q: What is the new boundary exemption and how does it effect my registration?
A: Any child league age 7 or younger can play in any league regardless of where they live and do not need to provide any proofs of residency or waivers to participate. They do still need to submit a valid birth certificate and medical release each year.
Q: Does my player need to come to assessments?
A: Yes. Farm division and up MUST attend at least one of three assessments prior to the start of the season. The more the better. Two are recommended for best evaluations.
Assessments dates for 2026 are:
January 10th
January 17th
January 21st
Q: What is the candy buyout?
A: To hold down your costs, you have the option of buying 2 fundraising boxes of candy for $60 each and selling them on your own. You will pay $60 when registering online and then $60 when picking up the 2 boxes of candy at the snack bar. if you sell the $2 candy, you keep all $120, so you have a net fundraiser cost of ZERO. If you choose not to participate, then you will just pay the $60 buyout during registration. You don't have to sell anything, but you're out that $60.
Q: What about uniforms?
A: All players receive a hat to keep. The league will supply a shirt or jersey that all divisions can keep except the Intermediate and Juniors divisions will return theirs at season's end. Players are responsible for pants, socks, belt and appropriate shoes.
Q: Is it too late to register my player?
A: Please try and REGISTER EARLY! Our numbers have been going up and players need to be registered prior to assessments (for Farm division and above) and prior to Team Assignment day (T-ball and Rookie). Late registrants may be placed on a waitlist. We can't guarantee you will be placed on a team from the waitlist.