Thank you for expressing an interest in being a volunteer for Caledonia Little League (CBSL).

Please note that all CBSL Volunteers (managers, assistants and other volunteers) must complete a new volunteer form each season.  Please carefully read below for instructions of completing your volunteer form and other required items.

CBSL can only be as successful as the strength of its parent/volunteer support!  We recognize that our coaches, assistants and other volunteers make a significant contribution of time and effort to enhance the experience of playing Little League Baseball & Softball. It is the goal of CBSL to provide the best coaching instruction to our players while maintaining a positive team environment.   

As required by Little League International, prospective volunteers must meet the following requirements to be considered for a position within the League:

1.  Submit a CBSL volunteer registration form (click "Register" below).

2.  Complete a Little League background check (to be sent to you be email upon completion of your volunteer form)  

3.  Complete state required CDC concussion training every 3 years (instructions below) and CBSL league coaches training.

Please note that you will receive an automated email from J.D. Palatine (JDP) to begin your background check shortly after completing your registration form.   Please allow at least 72 hours to receive this email and be sure to check your spam/junk email folders prior to contacting us.

If you have completed your CDC concussion training within the last 3 years, you may simply upload a copy of your completion certificate your volunteer application.  If you are a first time coach or it has been longer than 3 years, we recommend that you complete this step prior to your registration form as you may upload it at that time.  Please note that if you coached last year, you will be required to re-attach your certficate to this this year's volunteer form.

CDC "Heads Up" Concussion Training Website

https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/youthsports/training/index.html 

Thank you for becoming a CBSL volunteer!
 

Opened: 12/10/2022

Teeball:  CBSL Teeball is a co-ed division with boys and girls ages 4-6. Six year olds can request a play up to coach pitch with at least one year of prior experience.    

Please note that play-ups are granted (only if space is available) for those players who meet the age requirement.  For safety and in compliance with Little League requirements, your child MUST be play age 6 in order to play up.  Unfortunately, no exceptions may be allowed and play-ups requests are not guaranteed (based on league numbers).  Additionally, due to the size and structure of our league we are unable to to accept 'teammate requests' for non-siblings.  Thank you for your understanding! 

Target Schedule (subject to change based on enrollment numbers)  

Teeball will likely play on Tuesday or Thursday and Saturday but are subject to change. Please note that Saturday game times vary and can run between 8 am and 5 pm.  Games and practices are scheduled for approximately 60-75 minutes.  The season will last 10-12 weeks running from late-April to the middle/end of June.  Games to be played at Calplex, Lakeside Park, Caledonia Elementary, Dutton, Emmons Lake and Kraft Meadows.

Base Cost: $110.00

Opened: 12/10/2022

Open to: Boys & Girls
born between: 09/01/2016 and 08/31/2019

Boys Coach Pitch:  Boys Coach Pitch division will play coach pitch baseball.  Modified rules are in effect to make the game more competitive yet instructional for this age level.  This division is for Little League play-ages 7 & 8.  An 8 year old may request to "play-up" to the next level (AA), however, your request is not guaranteed and may only be considered if space is available and prior playing experience.  For safety reasons, your child must be play age 8 to be considered for AA, no exceptions can be made to this rule. Additionally, due to the size and structure of our league we are unable to to accept 'teammate requests' for non-siblings.  Thank you for your understanding! 

Target Schedule (subject to change based on enrollment numbers)

Boy’s Coach Pitch will generally play twice per week, one week day (Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday) and on Saturday (with some minor exceptions).  Games will be played at Calplex, Caledonia Elementary, Dutton, Emmons Lake and Kraft Meadows.  Game times will begin anytime between 5:00 - 7:15pm on weeknights and will vary on Saturday (from 8am to 5pm). 

Base Cost: $135.00

Opened: 12/10/2022

Open to: Boys
born between: 09/01/2014 and 08/31/2016

Boys AA:  CBSL Boys AA division will be for 9 year old boys (with some 8 yr old play-ups if space is available).  This division will be a kid pitch division, but players do not walk as the coach will pitch any remaining strikes. The AA division was designed to combine fundamental learning with competitive play.  By "blending" kid and coach pitch, we have found this creates a better learning and overall player experience at this age level.  Additionally, due to the size and structure of our league we are unable to to accept 'teammate requests' for non-siblings.  Thank you for your understanding! 

Target Schedule (subject to change based on enrollment numbers)

Boy's AA will play one weekday (Tuesday, Wed or Thurs) and one Saturday game each week (with some minor exceptions).  Rain-outs, if necessary, will likely be made up on Friday evenings.  Please note that rain-outs will not be made up unless less than Little League require number of games are played.  Games will be played at Calplex or Lakeside Park. 

The AA season runs from mid-April to the end of June, weather will vary the schedule.  Immediately following the season, CBSL will participate in the Little League District 9 All-Star Tournament.  CBSL will offer one (9U) team from this division.  If your child is selected to this team (and you accept) please note that All-Star play could run from July 1 through mid-August. 

Base Cost: $135.00

Opened: 12/10/2022

Open to: Boys
born between: 09/01/2013 and 08/31/2014

Boys Little League:  Boys Little League will be comprised of two divisions - AAA and Majors - consisting of boys ages 10 to 12.  Boys selected into Majors will be drafted based on coach evaluated tryouts.  Those not drafted (except for 12 yr olds) will be automatically placed onto a AAA team.

Boys who are league age 11 or 12 and did not play in Majors previously must attend tryouts.  Boys who are play age 10, are welcome, but not required to attend tryouts (most 10 year olds play in AAA).  Tryouts will be in early/mid-March and will be announced soon by email, on the CBSL website and on Facebook.

Any 10 or 11 year old not drafted to Majors will be placed on a AAA team.  All 12 years old will be drafted to a Majors team.

Please note that in order to have competitively balanced teams, attending the tryouts is extremely important as Majors teams are drafted by their respective coaches.  If your child does not attend tryouts, they most likely (unless play age 12) will be be placed in AAA.  

Tentative Schedule (subject to change based on enrollment numbers)

Boy's AAA will play one weeknight game (Tuesday or Wed or Thurs) and on Saturday mornings (with some minor exceptions).  Rain outs, if necessary, will likely be made up on Friday evenings.  Please note that rain outs will not be made up unless less than Little League required number of games are played.  Home games to be played at Calplex or Lakeside Park.  AAA & Majors teams may play several "inter league" games against Lowell, Byron Center or other area Little League teams (TBD).

With the exception of opening day, boys Majors will play games on Monday and Thursday with possible makeup games on Friday or Saturday.  Please note that inter league games be played on other days. Games to be played at Calplex, Lakeside Park or at inter league opponent(s) fields.

Following the regular season, AAA and Majors will participate in end of the year "teams tournaments" starting in mid-to-late June.  AAA will participate in a CBSL only tournament while Majors will participate in the Little League District 9 Tournament across West Michigan.  All CBSL teams will participate in these tournaments which conclude around July 1.  Please plan your vacation/holiday calendars accordingly! 

Little League/District 9 All-Star tournaments begin immediately following the team tournaments.  CBSL will offer several teams from this division.  If your son is nominated/selected to an All-Star team (and you accept), tournament play could run from July 1 through mid-August. 

Base Cost: $135.00

Opened: 12/10/2022

Open to: Boys
born between: 09/01/2010 and 08/31/2013

Boys Juniors:  The Boys Juniors division will be comprised of boys who are Little League play age 13 and 14.  13 year olds who previously played in Boys Majors or 14 year olds who previously played in Boys Juniors will play in the Boys Juniors division.  All players in will be drafted and must attend player evaluations in early-mid March. All teams are selected by their respective coaches/managers. 

Boys Juniors may have games on any weekday and/or on Saturday's and will play inter league games against other District 9/West Michigan leagues. Games will be played at Duncan Lake Middle School and other local District 9 fields in West Michigan.

The "season" will begin in mid/late April and run through the mid/late June, however, games may not begin until mid/late May due to scheduling logistics with other area leagues.  Please note that schedules for Boys Juniors are established by Little League District 9 (not CBSL), therefore, we are at their mercy for any changes/cancellations.

Immediately following the regular season, Boys Juniors will participate in a District 9 "team tournament" against other D9/West Michigan teams that will run through late June.  Please plan your vacation/holiday calendars accordingly! 

Following the District 9 team tournaments, if numbers permit, Boys Juniors may participate in the District 9 Little League All Star Tournament.  If your son is nominated/selected to an All-Star team (and you accept), tournament play could run from late June through late July.

Please note that the number of players accepted to play in Boys Juniors will be determined by the number of coaches at this level.   

Registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis and if you or someone you know would like to coach a team, please complete our volunteer registration at http://volunteers.caledonialittleleague.com or contact our coaches coordinator at cbslcoaches@gmail.com.

Base Cost: $145.00

Opened: 12/10/2022

Open to: Boys
born between: 09/01/2008 and 08/31/2010