When does the season begin and what commitment will I be required to make?
- January - Evaluations, please watch for emails from the league and check our website for updates on when and where Evaluations will be held.
- February - Teams are formed and practices will begin. Please watch for emails from the league and check our website for updates. Managers will reach out to their players/families once teams are formed. Expect to practice 2-3 days per week (including Saturdays); practices are at the Managers discretion and availability of fields.
- March-June – Games typically start in March and end in June. Managers will send out their teams’ schedule once it’s been completed. There are typically 2 games a week (including Saturdays); this can vary depending on the Manager & game schedule. Practice days also depend on the Managers and field availability.
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Where/when will games and practices be held?
The time and location of each team's games and practices will not be determined until teams are assigned after the draft. Unfortunately, we are unable to honor requests to practice or play on specific days. Depending on the division of the player, games and practices will be held at Madera Park, McDonald Field, Westwood Park, and Rusch Park (Garsh Field), see below for park addresses. Also, when needed we may hold practices at local elementary schools such as Carriage, Grand Oaks, Arlington Heights, Lichen and Mariposa Elementary School. We also have practice fields at Sylvan Middle School. Please Note: Locations during the Fall Season may be different.
***All locations are subject to change. For insurance reasons, teams may only practice and play at these assigned locations***
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What are the responsibilities of Managers, Coaches, and Team Reps?
A Manager (Head Coach) is the person who coordinates all team practices and games and is responsible for the team equipment. They also make sure parents and spectators abide by the Parent Code of Conduct. Managers are the first contact for parents for any issues that may arise during the season. They in turn, communicate those issues to the Vice President of Divisions.
Managers and Coaches must abide by the Coaches' Code of Conduct and Citrus Heights Little League's guidelines at all times. Managers select their coaches, scorekeeper, and Team Rep. Coaches assist the Manager with practices and games. Each Manager is only allowed to have up to two (2) Assistant Coaches on the field/dugout. However, parents who wish to participate in assisting at games or practices are encouraged to do so, with the Mangers permission.
The Team Rep is the person in charge of communicating all information to the team. This includes practice and game schedules, snack schedules, and any other pertinent league information. Team Rep is also responsible for the creation of a team banner, as well as maintaining the team and sponsor banners. It is crucial to have a Team Rep assume responsibility of these tasks in order to allow the Manager and Coaches to focus on training the players. Please see the "Volunteer Street" page for more Team Rep information.
Please Note: Team Rep/Parent must run any pertinent decisions by the Manager first.
IMPORTANT: All managers, coaches, team parents, umpires, board members, commissioners, and other volunteers must submit a Volunteer Application each season, which includes a photocopy of a valid government-issued identification card and pass a background check.
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What are All-Stars and what is the associated commitment?
Every local league across the world may produce All-Star teams in each of the appropriate age ranges. They do not always correspond to divisions. Little League schedules the following All-Star Tournaments: 8,9, &10s, 9,10 & 11s, Major Tournament 10-11-12s, Juniors, Seniors, and Big League. The All-Star teams work their way up through tournaments to the Little League World Series until eliminated!
Citrus Heights Little League has an End of the Year Tournament in our Divisions. The winning Manager of the tournament is heavily favored to be selected as the All-Star Manager but they must still be approved by the Board of Directors. To be eligible, a player must have played in 60% of all regularly-scheduled games and must have attended evaluations for the draft prior to the start of the season. All-Star players are required to pay additional uniform fees if selected for the team. Depending on the success of the team, All-Stars can run deep into July, and beyond for the most successful teams. When declaring eligibility for All-Stars, please consider other summer commitments and ensure you are available for the team the entire postseason.