Category Archives: News

Expo Day Tryouts & Evaluation Details + Volunteer Update ⚾

Tryout & evaluation times for this year’s Expo Day have been finalized and are now posted. Please take a moment to review your child’s assigned time and double-check the difference between the 8s and 9s evaluation schedules, as they differ.


What to bring: Glove, Helmet and bat (we’ll have extras available if needed)

If you have not received an email with the signup or schedule links or did and notice that your child’s name is not listed, it’s likely just an oversight. Please contact playeragent@albanylittleleague.org, and we’ll get it sorted out.

Volunteer update: Volunteer helper time slots have been updated to reflect the current schedule. If you’ve already signed up, please double-check your assigned time. We are still in need of additional helpers for Saturday and Sunday, so if you’re able to assist, please sign up for a slot.

If your player has a scheduling conflict and cannot attend their assigned tryout time, please be sure to complete the conflict form as instructed. Players who do not attend tryouts and do not submit the conflict form will be placed at the league’s discretion.

📍 Location: Expo Day will be held at the El Cerrito High School baseball field, off Ashbury Ave.


Expo Day enables our coaches to evaluate players, allowing us to form teams and divisions that are as evenly balanced as possible. Thank you for helping make this an organized and successful weekend for our players!

🎉 March 14 Opening Day & Little League Parade

March 14 will be here before we know it — and that means Opening Day and the Little League Parade at Berkeley Albany Little League.

It’s one of the most exciting days of the season:

  • Teams together for the first time
  • Uniforms on
  • Families cheering
  • Memories in the making

More details will be shared as we get closer, but for now… mark your calendars.

The countdown to Opening Day has officially begun ⚾💚

What’s Happening Behind the Scenes Right Now

As we prepare for the 2026 season, a great deal of work is underway behind the scenes to ensure a smooth, enjoyable, and well-organized year of baseball.

Right now, league volunteers are:

  • Finalizing coaches and division leadership
  • Preparing player evaluations and team formation processes
  • Scheduling trainings, meetings, and equipment distribution
  • Coordinating safety, rules, and league operations

All of this preparation helps create a positive experience once teams are formed and games begin.

Thank you to the many volunteers helping make the season possible.

⚾ Play BALL!

2026 Season Is Taking Shape

The path to Opening Day is officially underway.

Key dates for registration milestones, ExpoDay/Tryouts, coach preparation, and team formation are now set. These moments shape the season — from the first evaluation to the first pitch.

📅 Review the 2026 Key Dates and stay connected as we build toward another great year of baseball.

⚾ Play BALL!

BALL Discount at Sports Basement — Save on Gear!

We’re excited to share a special discount for the BALL community, thanks to Sports Basement!

From now through January 25, BALL families can save on baseball gear and more — just in time for Expo Day and the start of the season.


Savings:

  • Basementeers: 20% off
  • Non-Basementeers: 11% off

When: January 16–25, 2026


How to use:

  • Shop online: https://shop.sportsbasement.com/discount/ALBANYLL Code: ALBANYLL
  • Shop in-store: Use POS code 10897

Please be sure to take advantage of this offer and share it with teammates — and keep it handy for Expo Day!

Thank you to Sports Basement for supporting BALL ⚾💚

The Fun Is About to Begin — Cameras Ready!

The Little League season is just about to get real — and the fun is starting to show up everywhere.

From coaches training, tryouts, practices to the Little League Parade, this is the time of year when memories start getting made. Smiles, high-fives, team cheers, and a whole lot of baseball joy are right around the corner.

📸 Families — get those cameras ready.

The season moments you’ll want to remember are almost here.

Let’s play BALL! 💚⚾

Expo Day Is Coming—Coaches, This One’s for You ⚾

Expo Day sets the foundation for a successful season.

From player evaluations and skill assessments to building balanced teams, Expo Day is one of the most important moments of the year for our coaches.

We’ve added a dedicated Expo Day guide in Coaches Corner outlining:

  • What to expect on the field
  • How evaluations are structured
  • Coaching mindset and best practices
  • Ways coaches can help make the day run smoothly

👉 Visit Coaches Corner to review the Expo Day guide:

LINK TO COACHES CORNER – Expo/Tryouts Day

Prepared coaches create confident players.

⚾ Play BALL!