Where is Broad Ripple Haverford Little League located?
BRHLL is located at 1300 E 54th Street in Indianapolis, Indiana, behind IPS School 55, at the corner of Haverford and 54th (see a map). See the Contact page for the mailing address, rain-out phone number and league board contact information. We also play games at our Fairgrounds fields located at 46th and Crestview.

Our child is interested in playing baseball at BRHLL. Where do we start?
Welcome! As a parent, you will find BRHLL to be a warm, friendly place that you and your child will cherish for a lifetime. BRHLL provides a balanced atmosphere of being competitive yet nurturing, giving children of all abilities a wonderful experience.

- Start by checking the Divisions descriptions (opens in a new window) to determine which Division is appropriate for your child based on your child's age and experience.

- Register as soon as possible, as the league is very popular and may reach capacity if you wait too long. Registration must be completed here on the website. It opens in December and closes in late January or early February just before evaluations. If your child is in the Tee-Ball (Rookies) Division, it is possible to request that he/she play on the same team as a friend - do so by adding a request in the comment box. Please note that not all requests can be accomodated, but we will do our best. "Friend" requests are not possible in other divisions because the children are drafted based on their evaluations, and this helps to balance the teams so that one team isn't abnormally stronger or weaker than the other teams. Your child will make many new friends throughout the season, and parents tend to be more concerned about not knowing most of the teammates than a child ever is ... as one child said so well at the end of a season, "It was great - I made 12 new friends this year!"

- Evaluations will be held in late January or early February. Evaluations are mandatory for all players other than those in Tee-Ball. Evaluations allow us to create parity among teams, and help ensure that players are participating at an appropriate level that will enhance their enjoyment and safety. Information about evaluations, including times and dates, will be available on on the website.

- Following evaluations, the teams are created. For Rookies, the teams are created by the league. For Minors, AAA and above, the Managers draft the players. For this reason, "friend requests" are limited to Rookies.

- After the teams have been created, your team's Manager will contact you. It would be very unusual, but if you haven't heard from a Manager by March 15th, please contact the Player Agent. Please note that Rookies teams are created 2-3 weeks after the other teams, so if you have children in multiple divisions, you will receive your Rookies team assignment later than the other team assignments.

Why does the registration form require me to volunteer? Is this in addition to working a game or two in the concession stand?
BRHLL is a community effort, not a business, so it is completely volunteer driven. Without the help of the parents and guardians, there would be no fields, no coaches, and no teams.

The good news is that volunteering is surprisingly fun at BRHLL, and it's a great way to get to know other parents! The volunteer positions found on the registration form don't take much time, as you would probably be at the field for your child's game in any case. In addition to volunteering on the registration form, each family is assigned to work one or two games in the concession stand during the season while your child plays. Working in the concession stand has been described as revisiting your teenage days of working at a restaurant with your friends - the time goes by very quickly! Please note that "Concession Stand Opener/Closer" on the registration form is different than your normal turn in the concession stand as a parent. The opener/closer would help with some additional games by getting the concession area - or closing it up - but not have to work in the concession stand during the game.

What is the difference between a Manager and a Coach?
The Manager is the Head Coach, and the other Coaches assist the Manager. Managers must be approved by the Board of Directors based on their experience, history of BRHLL volunteerism, and the availability of positions. The Manager then appoints the Coaches for his/her team. If you wish to be a Manager or Coach, start by volunteering on the registration form. The board will review the list of those wishing to be Managers and make the selections for each team. Those Managers will then be given a list of those who volunteered to be Managers or Coaches to help them identify volunteers, although they are not restricted to that list nor obligated to that list.

I'm disappointed that my child wasn't selected by a certain Manager. What happened?
If your child wasn't selected by a Manager, it doesn't mean that Manager didn't like your child - it probably means that another Manager with an earlier draft pick chose him/her first!

I'm disappointed that my child wasn't drafted for the next higher Division. What happened?
As noted above, the league tries to match a child with the appropriate Division that will enhance his/her enjoyment and safety, balanced with the need to create appropriate team and Division sizes. If you have a question about the evaluation or draft process, please contact the Player Agent. Please don't ask the Managers to discuss the evaluations or drafts, as they are required to keep those confidential to protect the feelings of the children.

Who can I ask if I have questions?
BRHLL is overseen by the Board of Directors that includes officers, department managers and at-large members. Generally speaking, the President, the Player Agent, the VP of Baseball, and the VP of Softball can collectively answer just about any question you may have. You can find their contact information on the "Contact Us" page. You may also direct your game-day questions to the "Officer of the Day" who will be wearing a red or blue BRHLL Board of Directors shirt.

What is the history of Broad Ripple Haverford Little League?
Broad Ripple Little League was dreamed about in 1957 and founded in 1958. It has since grown from 60 players in 1 division to over 600 players in 7 divisions. Learn more about the history of Broad Ripple Haverford Little League.

ALL STARS: The Frequently Asked Questions

Below are answers to frequently asked questions about All Stars.

What is All Stars?

All Stars is a post-season tournament for a select group of players. All Stars is BRHLL's commitment to, and recognition of, excellence in baseball and softball.

How are players selected for All Stars?

Players are selected to All Star teams based on:

1. ABILITY
This is based solely on the objective opinions of those making the player selections; this includes a player’s physical playing abilities as well as his/her mental attitude with respect to the game.

2. AVAILABILITY
Refers to the amount of time the player candidate will be able to commit to the All-Star team. Should a player have a conflict (e.g., vacation, camp, or other commitment) and be absent from some or all practices and games, the League may decide to disqualify that player from consideration; however, it will not automatically disqualify him/her from consideration.

3. ELIGIBILITY
- Age: each member of the All-Star team is required to provide an original birth certificate with either a raised seal or a stamp that is in color
- Participation: each member of the team shall have participated in 60% of the regular season games within their assigned division of play
- Residence: each member of the team must provide a minimum of three (3) supporting documents to determine proof of residency of the parent(s) or legal guardian within the League’s geographic boundaries. A list of acceptable documents will be provided to the selected player’s parent(s) or legal guardian at the appropriate time. If a child lives outside of the the BRHLL boundaries and was granted a waiver, the wavier must include All Star eligibility.

PROCESS
With some variance by age division, generally the process for selection is as follows: Five players will be selected to each team by player vote. The remaining players will be selected by team managers within their respective divisions of play along with representatives of the League’s Board of Directors: the President, Player Agent, and the Vice Presidents of Softball and Baseball.
Keep in mind that selection is based on League Age, not the regular season division of play, so the judgment of the league leadership across divisions is essential. For example: While most 10 year olds are drafted to play in AAA, some play in Majors. However, not every 10 year old that plays in Majors is necessarily better than every 10 year old that plays in AAA. As a result, the evaluation across the divisions, coupled with the various available teams (a 10 year old can play on a 10's-only team, a 9-10's team, or a 10-11's team), plus the need to ensure that each team has enough pitchers, catchers, etc. with the necessarily availability, makes for a complex decision-making process.

Please know that the league leadership does its very best to create the teams in the fairest way based on the criteria above.

When is All Stars?

- All Star "commitment forms" are now available on the website now - see "Breaking News" on the home page.

- All Stars teams will be announced on Closing Day, June 18th.

- The first practice will likely be the next day, Sunday, June 19th.

- The teams likely will play in one "pre-tournament" in preparation for District 8 tournament play. That tournament will be approximately June 22-26th.

- The tournament competition for all Little League District 8 levels of All-Star play commences the first week of July (e.g. July 5th) with a pool-play format and will continue until the team is thereby eliminated. Should any team advance out of the District 8 tournament, this time will be extended accordingly. For 9 year olds and up, this could extend as late as mid-August. For 12 year olds, it could theoretically go through August if the team makes it to the Little League World Series.

How many All Stars teams will there be at BRHLL?

BRHLL tentatively plans to field All Star teams at the following levels this year. All ages refer to the "League Age," which is based on the following:

Baseball: "League age" is based on the age as of April 30th of this year.
Softball: "League age" is based on the age as of December 31st of last year.

BASEBALL

8's - see note below.

9-10's:
- One team of 9's-only players
- One team of 10's-only players
- Possibly one team of mixed 9's-10's in addition to the above

10-11's:
- One team of 11's-only players

11-12's:
- One team of 12's-only players

13-14's:
- One team of mixed 13-14's players

SOFTBALL

8's - see note below.

9-10's:
- One team of mixed 9's-10's

11-12's:
- One team of mixed 11's-12's

Note regarding 8's:

The 8-year-old level is not an officially recognized All Star level in Little League. However, BRHLL will likely field one or two teams for baseball and softball at this level as a developmental tool. The cost and commitment requirements are generally the same, although the post-season play will be limited to two tournaments, both approximately four days in length. At this time, we are limiting the team to league age 8 year olds only.

Note regarding 9-10's teams in baseball:

Most teams that advance in the 9-10's All Star tournament tend to be those teams consisting of primarily 10 year olds. However, to assist in the development of younger players and provide an All Star opportunity for more players, BRHLL, like many little leagues, will field more than just team in the 9-10 baseball tournament. The teams will be created in the following order this year:

- One team of 10's-only players ("BRHLL Blue")
- One team of 9's-only players ("BRHLL 9's")
- Possibly one additional team of mixed 9's-10's in addition to the above ("BRHLL Red")

What is the commitment?

While being selected to the All-Star team is an honor and privilege for the player, it is also a significant commitment on behalf of the managers, coaches, and parents.

From the end of the regular season to the final out of the last tournament game, players are asked to avoid conflicts with All-Star activities from vacations, camps, etc., as much as possible. All-Star players and their parents should also understand that some rules may differ in All-Star tournament play than what apply during the regular season, in particular, minimum play requirements (only 1 at-bat and 3 defensive outs, or 2 at-bats and 6 defensive outs, depending on the number of players on a team) and discontinuance of the continuous batting order used during the regular season. As such, it is important to remember that the amount of playing time provided to the player during tournament games may be directly affected by the amount of time the player might have been absent from scheduled team activities.

What is the cost?

The cost for participation in All Stars is above and beyond the normal season cost, and is used to pay for the direct costs of the uniforms, hats, and tournament fees. This year we expect them to be in the range of $75-85 per player. We believe this to be a reasonable price to pay for the additional games, instruction, and development your child will receive by being a part of the BRHLL All-Star tradition.

What if I have additional questions?

Please direct them to Dave Stevens at info@brhll.com.