Returning Player Survey
Players from previous season given 1st priority to reserve a roster spot
Please read below for information on reserving a roster spot for next season’s Top Level teams (Teams start up in September)
Top Level Returning Player Info
Based on returning players and new players from tryouts, Top Level rosters will be formed for the new season, which will start in September after Labor Day Weekend
2025/26 Top Level Team Info:
Teams run from September though typically June or July. Teams typically have 2 practices per week (one fielding and one batting cages). Teams typically play in a Sunday League DoubleHeader two times per week, one tournament per week and have one weekend off based on team and coach availability.
Practices (Field, Batting Cages, Pitching / Strength & Conditioning): Top Level Teams will have on average 2 practices per week (Weather permitting & not including Holiday’s).
Tournaments/Games: Teams will be polled for roster availability in advance and be entered into Sunday League Doubleheaders, Weekend Tournament or Weekends Off based on roster availability and strength to be competitive.
Locations of Practices/Tournaments
Field Practices: Santa Monica areas: PenMar, Clover, Marine (SM), Memorial Park (SM), JAMS (SM)
Batting Cages: Pacific Coast in WLA, 2020 Stoner Ave (near 405 and 10 fwy)
Sunday League Double Headers: Typically in Encino, West Hills, Santa Clarita, Camarillo or Simi Valley
Local Tournaments: Farthest Local Tournaments will be Great Park in Orange County to the South, Jurupa Valley Big League Dreams Park in the East, Santa Clarita Hart Complex in the North and Camarillo to the North-West.
Out of State Tournaments: Teams will typically play in 2-3 out of state Tournaments (Sept - June).
Las Vegas: Over Veteran’s Day in November or President’s Day in February
Arizona: During MLB Spring Training in mid to late March
12U Cooperstown: 12U teams go to Cooperstown in the Summer and not Omaha
Other Potential Out of State/Area Tournaments: Some teams opt to do Omaha World Series (June), Hawaii (July)
Team Dues:
Team Practice Monthly Dues: Players that receive and accept an invite will pay a $395 one-time Annual Registration/Insurance Fee. Monthly Team Practice Dues: 2X per week range from $175-$495 per month.
8/9U Team practicing 1X per week ($195) and can opt to do additional batting cages ($45ea).
Gold Teams: $345/month
Select & Elite Teams : $395/month
13U-Pali-Blue (Coach Beckerman): $495/month
Tournaments/Game Fees: Range from $45-$75/game. *Perfect Game & NCS Tournaments are more expensive as are 3-Day, Out of Town (Las Vegas, Arizona) and World Series events which are adjusted accordingly.
8/9U Team: $45/game
Gold Teams: $50/game
Select & Elite Teams : $55/game
13U-Pali-Blue (Coach Beckerman): $75/game
Structure of Teams:
Coaches: Teams will have at least 1 to 2 Paid Travel Ball Coach at practices and games (based on coaches availability). There will be no dad coaches unless the team’s coach needs some help. On occasion teams may have a 3rd coach but typically it is at least 1 or 2 paid coaches at their practice and games.
Game Schedule: Teams will be polled for availability and based on the roster availability and strength, the team will be entered into Tournament/Games accordingly. Times & Locations of Tournaments/Game are not released until the Wed or Thursday prior to the weekend games.
Roster Selection: Each Top Level Coach is responsible for selecting their Roster and will use players level of interest of returning players and new players from tryouts to finalize their roster by late August, early September. Rosters can range from 11 players to 16 players with Alternates.
Practice/Alternate Player: Players can be invited as a Practice/Alternate player in which they will be invited to all practices, but will only be invited to games if the team is short. Practice/Alternate Players pay the full monthly team practice fee.
Uniforms
Uniform ordering for teams happens in August. Players joining during season will receive a link to purchase their uniforms