How Do You Start A Little League Baseball Travel Team?
Starting a Little League baseball travel team is easy to do, as most every neighborhood has Little League-aged kids (9-12) who are interested in playing on a travel team. The biggest concern for coaches and administrators of such a team is finding a time and a place to practice. In the summer months, acceptable fields are hard to come by–they are usually booked solid. The biggest concern for parents is the cost. Little League travel teams have to pay for their own equipment, possibly rent field time, and pay entry fees into tournaments. These costs can add up quickly. Secure a field for the travel season. The travel season for Little League would be June, July and August. One of the biggest challenges is finding an acceptable venue for tryouts and practice. Some communities will donate time on one of their fields if they have it available. Also, some school districts may donate their field if there are kids from their district on the team. If a field can not be secured through donatio
