⭐ NMLL All-Star Overview

All-Stars is an exciting opportunity for North Metro Little League baseball and softball players to continue play into the summer at a higher level of competition. The journey begins with the local District 2 Tournament (which includes 12 leagues, including North Metro LL). Winning teams can advance to State, Regionals, and even the Little League World Series in August (broadcast on ESPN).

🔑 Selection Process

All-Star teams are formed to be as competitive as possible, based on eligible and available players.

Steps to selection:

1. Coach nominate players to try out

2. Player registration via commitment form

3. Tryouts

4. Selection by the NMLLPresident/Player Agent - based off of combined tryout evaluations

5. Managers assigned once rosters are finalized - manager with the best record in the regular season will be offered the coaching position

📅 Important:

• Players will be selected based off of talent, sportsmanship, and attendance (regular season practice/game attendance and availability during the All-Star season.)

• Teams cannot be formally selected before May 15.

• Teams are typically announced the first week of June.

• Practices may begin the following week.

• The District Tournament usually starts late June or early July, depending on division..

🏋️‍♂️ Commitment & Schedule

• Practices: 2–5 days/week in June–July (depending on field availability & coaching staff).

• Players are expected to commit fully to practices, games, and team events.

• District tournaments are double elimination.

• Progression: District → State → Regionals → Little League World Series (for Majors, Intermediate 50/70, and Juniors).

💵 Fees & Player Requirements

• Fee: $150 (includes jersey, patch, belt, socks, and cap).

• Eligibility: Player must have participated in at least 75% of their regular season games, be able to attend all All-Star team practices and attend all All-Star games.

• Paperwork:

  • Birth certificate (hospital certificates not accepted)

  • 3 forms of proof of residency (must be dated within approved range, in triplicate)

⚾ All-Star Teams & Eligibility (Baseball, 2026)

Juniors (Ages 12–14)

• Must have played in 75% of Juniors games.

• One team allowed.

Intermediate (50/70) (Ages 11–13)

• Must have played in 75% of Intermediate games.

• One team allowed.

Majors (Ages 10–12)

• Must have played in 75% of Majors games.

• One team allowed.

9–11 All-Stars

• Ages 9–11. Must have played in 75% of Minors (Player Pitch) or Majors games.

• One team allowed.

8–10 All-Stars

• Ages 8–10. Must have played in 75% of Minors (Player Pitch) or Majors games.

• One team allowed.

Notes:

• Teams typically have 12 players (max 14).

• Younger teams (8–10 & 9–11) usually have the largest pools of players.

• Teams will not be formed if sufficient talent is unavailable.

📅 2026 All-Star Calendar

• Nomination Notification: May 15

• Player Tryouts: May 31 @ Northwest Open Space

• Team Announcements: By June 3

• Parent Paperwork Due: First week of June

• All-Star Coaches Meeting: TBD

• Residency Documentation Due: June 5

• Practice Begins: TBD

• Uniform Fee Due: $150

📍 Tournament Timeline

• District Tournament: Late June/Early July

• State Tournament: Mid–Late July

• Regional Tournament: Early August

• Little League World Series: August

📧 Questions? Contact: [email protected]