Elmwood Little League
Notice about the 2020 Season
Dear Elmwood Little League parents, volunteers and sponsors,
We hope you and your family have been well through this very difficult and unexpected period.
The 2020 spring season has been canceled, but we are still hopeful that we can run some clinics, some scrimmage games or maybe even a shortened exhibition season at some point this summer or this fall. These activities, if we are able to do them, will be free to any Providence residents who wish to play.
If you paid to register your player for the 2020 season, please fill out this form to request a refund, roll over your fee to next season, or make a donation to the league.
In order to make sure you hear about our reopening plans, we need to know your current and most up to date contact information. Please complete the form directly below on this page.
We value our Elmwood Community and miss you very much. We have not given up hope that we will all be back on the field this year, but we must make sure that we are following safety guidelines so our community stays healthy. We are in touch with Little League International and Governor Raimondo’s office. We will not open until the time is right!
Best,
Joe Wojtanowski
Elmwood Little League President
Aviso sobre la temporada 2020
Estimados padres, voluntarios y patrocinadores de la Liga Pequeña de Elmwood:
Esperamos que usted y su familia hayan pasado por este período tan difícil e inesperado.
La temporada de primavera de 2020 ha sido cancelada, pero todavía tenemos la esperanza de poder ejecutar algunas clínicas, algunos juegos de scrimmage o tal vez incluso una temporada de exhibición acortada en algún momento este verano o este otoño. Estas actividades, si podemos realizarlas, serán gratuitas para cualquier residente de Providence que desee jugar.
Si pagó para registrar a su jugador para la temporada 2020, complete este formulario para solicitar un reembolso, transfiera su tarifa a la próxima temporada o haga una donación a la liga.
Para asegurarnos de que conozca nuestros planes de reapertura, necesitamos conocer su información de contacto actual y más actualizada. Complete el formulario directamente a continuación en esta página.
Valoramos nuestra comunidad de Elmwood y te extrañamos mucho. No hemos perdido la esperanza de que todos volveremos al campo este año, pero debemos asegurarnos de que seguimos las pautas de seguridad para que nuestra comunidad se mantenga saludable. Estamos en contacto con Little League International y la oficina del gobernador Raimondo. ¡No abriremos hasta que sea el momento adecuado!
Mejor,
Joe Wojtanowski
Elmwood Little League President
About Elmwood Little League
Elmwood Little League is a non-profit organization in South Providence offering baseball and softball programs for boys and girls ages 5 - 16, who live or attend school in the Elmwood, West End, Upper & Lower South Providence, and Reservoir neighborhoods.
The Elmwood Little League was founded in 1951. The organization is completely volunteer run by parents and community members. We are an affiliate of Little League International.
The league is a based at J.T. Owens Park, next to Mashpaug Pond off Niantic Avenue. Senior League home games are held at Ardoene Field in the Reservoir Triangle.
Who is Eligible for ELL?
Boys and girls between 4 and 16 who live or attend school in the Elmwood, West End, Upper and Lower South Providence and Reservoir neighborhoods are eligible for Elmwood Little League.
What documentation do I need?
To be registered to play, each child must have:
- a birth certificate or passport;
- either:
- a Little League School Enrollment Form signed by a school administrator (preferred);
- Two current proofs of residency such as: driver's license or car registration, utility bill, mortgage statement or lease.
Divisions and Prices
Senior Baseball (ages 13 - 16): $100
Senior Softball (ages 13 - 16): $70
Major Baseball (ages 9 - 12): $60
Major Softball (ages 9 - 12): $60
Minor Baseball (ages 8 - 11): $60
Instructional (ages 6 - 8): $50
Tee Ball (ages 4 - 6): $50
Family discounts:
- For two siblings, $5 off each child.
- For three or more siblings, $10 off each child.
What to expect from Elmwood Little League
Can I sign up online like I did last year?
No. Last year Dick's provided a free online registration system to Little Leagues, and we tried it out. This winter Dick's sold the program, and the new company increased the cost. Based on feedback from parents and volunteers, we decided the continuing online registration was not worth the price at this time. Please attend an in person registration session to ensure your child's spot on a team!
How long does the season last?
The season begins with practices in early April and finishes mid-June, before the end of school.
How often do teams play and practice?
It depends on the player age and division. For tee-ball and instructional divisions, one practice during the week and a game Saturday morning. For older divisions, usually two or three days a week, divided between practices and games. Occasionally teams may have more games during a week to make up rainouts or work around scheduling problems.
Where are games and at what time?
Tee-ball and instructional games are at J.T. Owens Field off Niantic Avenue in Providence on Saturday morning.
Most baseball and softball games for older divisions are in the evening at J.T. Owens field. Senior baseball plays at Ardoene Field off Narragansett Avenue. The major division baseball field and the softball field have lights for when games extend into the late evening. Most divisions for older players have some road games against nearby teams from outside Elmwood Little League.
Do you need coaches?
We can always use coaches across the age divisions, from more experienced head coaches to bench parents who help in the dugout during games. Meet us at registration or in touch using the contact info below.
All volunteers are screened by an annual background check as required by Little League International.
Elmwood Little League
Niantic Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island.
Phone: Vice President Tom Hoffman: (401) 225-4717
Email: tom@ellri.org