Welcome to San Mateo Little League American!
Fall Ball Registration is Open!
RETURNING PLAYERS: Expect online registration to take no more than a few minutes. Information from Spring should populate automatically.
NEW PLAYERS: Expect registration to take approximately 10 minutes.
NEW PARENT/GUARDIAN: You cannot register your child without creating an account first. If you are new, click HERE to join.
Fall Ball Divisions
Fall Ball is a great opportunity for your player to play the “next Division” after what they played this Spring so they gain experience with differences in pitching and rules of play. That said, it is common for younger players to repeat the same Division they played in the Spring.
FALL BALL DIVISION | PRIOR SPRING DIVISION | TYPICAL AGES | RULES OF PLAY |
A | T-ball, Single A | 6 | All coach pitch |
AA | Single A, Cal | 7-8 | Mix of kid-pitch and coach-pitch |
AAA | Cal, Minors, PCL | 9 | All kid pitch |
Majors | PCL, Majors | 10-11 | All kid pitch |
Juniors | Majors, Juniors | 12-14 | All kid pitch |
Frequently asked questions
What are the Levels of Play?
For Fall Ball at SMLLA, we name most of our levels after divisions of Professional Baseball. For example, Single A Double A, Triple A, Majors and Juniors. The progression is A -> AA -> AAA -> Majors -> Juniors.
How do I know which level of play is appropriate for my child?
Based on baseball ability, your child could play one level up or down. Any child can waiver down in any division. For example: your 10 year old isn't ready for Majors (typically 10-11’s), you can ask to keep them in AAA (9-10’s). If you have any questions, ask us at [email protected].
Is there a draft?
For the fall season, we do not have player assessments or hold a draft. Parents can register their child for the division suited for their child’s age group and/or play a level up or level down based on baseball ability.
What is the difference between Age and Baseball Age?
Baseball age is set by Little League International and is the age your child will be as of August 31, 2025. This means that some kids will have a higher baseball age than their actual current age.
Questions? Email us at [email protected]
2025 Fall Registration Fees
Registration fees are the primary source of funding to operate our league. These fees pay for our field permits, umpires to officiate each game, insurance, equipment (balls, bases, etc), etc. SMLLA takes pride in providing a fee structure that is extremely competitive compared to other youth sport options. As a volunteer organization, we need people to coach, keep score, prepare the field, etc. Thank you in advance for volunteering your time in any capacity possible. Your help keeps our fees competitive and creates lifelong bonds among players and families.
REGISTRATION | A | AA | AAA | Majors | Juniors |
Early Registration (until June 30th) | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 |
Standard Registration (from July 1st) | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 |
Recommended Baseball Age | 6 | 7-8 | 9 | 10-11 | 12-13 |
Notes regarding registration fees:
Fees will increase by $50 starting July 1st. Please register early to ensure the lowest cost!
SMLLA will automatically apply a $50 discount for each additional sibling registered.
We are a non-profit and 100% volunteer-run organization. We ask all parents and guardians to volunteer your time in helping us provide the best possible program for our kids.
Volunteers
SMLLA is run entirely by dedicated volunteers, and the smooth functioning of our league relies on active parent participation. Opportunities range from one-time tasks to ongoing commitments. We encourage everyone to find a role that aligns with their interests and availability. Below are the following volunteer opportunities available:
Team Managers for all Divisions
Team Assistant Coaches for all Divisions
Game Scorekeepers (Single A-Juniors)
Game Day - Field Prep
Volunteers are required to submit a Little League provided background check. For more information, please visit our Adult Volunteer Registration page.
Financial Aid Request
Some families have generously donated funds to allow those in need to offset their fees.
Our financial aid program has been made possible through the generous donation from our corporate and individual sponsors. We ask that aid recipients reciprocate their benefit by donating their time through various volunteer opportunities available. Parents can volunteer by: Scorekeeping, Field Preparation, Field Supervisor, and Umpire. Training for all volunteer positions is provided by SMLLA.Click below for details and to apply.
Financial aid details
Financial aid application
If you have questions, please email [email protected].
What to Expect
Uniform: Parents are required to order their child's jersey through the GearUp/SMLLA portal. Cost is around $35. More information will be provided by the team manager.
Baseball Draft: We do not hold player assessments or a draft for the Fall Ball season. Managers work together to build fair teams while trying to honor as many buddy requests as possible.
Buddy Requests: We will honor buddy requests for baseball (ages 6+) but pairings are NOT guaranteed. Please have the parents of both buddies complete the buddy request.
Season: The season runs from mid-August until mid-November.
Times/Dates/Locations: A - Majors games are played at Trinta. Juniors plays at Los Prados. Practices occur at grass and artificial turf fields in San Mateo (ex. Los Prados, Shoreview, Central Park, etc).
Disclosures
If you are registering more than one player in your family this season, you will receive a $50 discount on the second (and third, if applicable) child's registration fee. In order for the registration system to recognize that your family is registering multiple players, please register all of your players at this time. On the Review Page, there is a link near the bottom to "Register Another Player" - please click on this link to ensure that all of your family's players are registered within the same order. Failure to do so will result in a forfeiture of your family's discounted rates.