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.

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 mid-February just before evaluations. If your child is in the Tee-Ball or Minors 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 of the draft process.

- Evaluations will be held in mid-February (see the 2010 evaluations dates and information) 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, a random selection is conducted based on the evaluations. For AAA and above, the Managers draft the players.

- 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.

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!

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?
For AAA and above, 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! For Minors and below, the Manager is not able to select the children on the team - it is done via a random process.

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.

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 450 players in 7 divisions. Learn more about the history of Broad Ripple Haverford Little League.