1. How do I register?

Before registering, please enter your home or school address into the League Finder tool on the Little League website.

• Inside Fossil Creek boundaries: Create an account and click the REGISTER icon.
• Outside Fossil Creek boundaries (League Age 8+): Please email us for options.

Fall Season Note: We use the following year’s Age Chart during Fall. Since this chart is typically not available until after our season begins, please add one year to the result provided by the calculator or the results on the chart.

2. What documents do I need to bring?

If your player is new to Fossil Creek Little League, you will need to upload a scanned copy of your players birth certificate, for age verification, during registration.

3. Are there any additional forms required?

Yes. Every season, a new or updated Medical Release Form is required. This form provides basic medical information for your player’s coach. It does not require a physician’s signature.

4. When are tryouts?

Little League does not hold formal tryouts. All players are placed on a team. However, we conduct a Player Skills Assessment, also known as “The Look,” to help coaches evaluate players for drafting purposes.

• Divisions Participating: Coach Pitch 2, Minors, and Majors.

• Dates & Times: Posted on our Events Calendar.

• Juniors & Seniors: May also have a Look depending on roster needs. Information will be provided closer to the registration deadline.

5. When and where are practices and games?

• Practice schedules are set by your player’s Head Coach.

• All games are scheduled at Northwest Community Park.

• Game schedules:

  • Coach Pitch 2, Minor, Major, Junior, Senior: 12 games

  • Tee Ball, Coach Pitch 1: 10 games

• Games are held:

  • Weeknights: Typically 6:00 PM

  • Saturdays: As early as 9:00 AM

  • Sundays: Occasionally used for rainout makeups, pending coach approval

Note: In recent seasons we have not been able to reschedule all rainouts due to field conditions, field closures, additional inclement weather and coach/player availability. To help this situation we will use Tuesdays and if needed Thursdays to play two games per field during the week for Coach Pitch 1 & 2, minors and majors. How often this occurs will be determined by our final registration numbers and how many teams we have in each division. Junior and senior divisions may also have two games in one night if needed.

6. Is there any travel involved?

• Coach Pitch 2, Minor, Major: May involve occasional travel to nearby leagues (e.g., Sabine Jarvis Little League, ~6 miles away).

• Junior & Senior Divisions: While most games are at Northwest Community Park, interleague games with neighboring leagues will occur.

  • Senior Division Spring Season: Begins after high school season ends to avoid conflicts.

7. How are postponed games rescheduled?

• Rainout games appear in the schedule as “Postponed.”

• We make every effort to reschedule, considering:

  • Coach/player availability

  • Field conditions

  • Weather

Note: It is important to know that field conditions for use are not determined by Fossil Creek Little League rather the City of Fort Worth’s Park Maintenance Department. Fossil Creek Little League does not have authority to prep or repair the fields after adverse weather conditions.

8. What equipment do I need to supply?

It is recommended to try team bats before purchasing a personal one to ensure proper fit and feel.

9. Can my player use any bat?

Tee Ball:

• Must have USA Baseball logo (see below) and be marked "ONLY FOR USE WITH APPROVED TEE BALLS."

Coach Pitch, Minor, Major:

• Max length: 33"

• Max diameter: 2⅝"

• Must be USA Baseball certified (see below).
  

• One-piece solid wood bats are exempt from the logo requirement.

Junior Division:

• Max length: 34"

• Same diameter rules as above.

• No wood composite bats allowed.

• USA Baseball logo  (see below) required unless it's a one-piece solid wood bat. BBCOR performance standard bats are also permitted in Juniors division, and so labeled with a silkscreen or other permanent certification mark.
  

Senior Division:

• Max length: 36"

• Max diameter: 2⅝"

• Must be BBCOR certified if not solid wood.

• Drop 3 (-3) rule applies (length in inches - weight in ounces = 3)

10. Who checks my player's equipment?

• Coaches are responsible for checking all bats and helmets.

• Helmets must have the NOCSAE logo (typically embossed on the back).

• All padding must be intact.

• Catchers’ gear must have a dangling throat guard.

• Defective or non-compliant gear must be removed from the dugout.

11. How do I volunteer?

Starting in 2025, all volunteers must complete Abuse Awareness Training before receiving a volunteer badge.

Steps to Volunteer:

1. Complete Abuse Awareness Training (certificate required)

2. Register on our website and select your volunteer role.

3. Watch for an email from JD Palatine for your background check (required annually for all 18+ volunteers).

4. Once cleared, you’ll receive a volunteer badge (first one is free; replacements are $5).

Roles include: Coach, Assistant Coach, Team Parent, Umpire, Scorekeeper, Concession Helper.

More info: Little League Abuse Awareness FAQs

12. How will I be notified of weather cancellations?

Updates will be posted to:

1. Rainout Hotline: 817-543-4455

2. Social Media: @fossilcreekllb (Facebook & Instagram)

3. Website Field Status: Homepage will show Open or Closed

Field playability is determined by the City of Fort Worth Park Maintenance Department.

13. Who can I contact with additional questions?

• Check our League General FAQ Questions Below

• For other questions, email: [email protected]
  (Your question will be forwarded to the appropriate person if needed.)