2023 All-Stars

2023 All-Stars season details will be posted in May 2023.

ABOUT ALL-STARS SOFTBALL

The Little League All-Star tournament is a competitive postseason competition providing All-Star teams with an opportunity for a higher level of play and competition within the regional Little League system. 

Being selected as an All-Star means that you have been nominated for a chance to represent West Seattle Little League in tournament play. This honor means that you have shown skill, sportsmanship, and dedication this season and will best represent the league in competition and character. Before a player can be nominated, the interested family has to "opt-in".

For questions on All-Stars, contact [email protected].

PLAYER ELIGIBILITY

  • Players must opt-in by (DATE TBD for 2023 season). Opt-in form will be emailed to Minors, Majors and Juniors families on (DATE TBD for 2023 season).
  • Players must meet current Little League International rules for All-Star eligibility (for example, a player must have played in a minimum of 8 of regular season games).
  • Players must commit to being available for all practices and tournament games, unless due to injury, illness, or other circumstances, with prior approval by the All-Star Manager.
  • To be eligible for the 8-9-10 All-Star Team, a player must be the appropriate age and be able to play current Minors rules (but can be in either Minors or Majors Division). 
  •  To be eligible for the Juniors All-Star Team, a player must be the appropriate age and be able to play current Juniors rules (but can be in either Majors or Juniors Division)

PLAYER SELECTION PROCESS

All WSLL Minors and Juniors regular season team players and Managers/Coaches along with the selected All-Star Manager will have an opportunity to vote on the players who opted-in. Please see our bylaws for a detailed outline of the All-Star process and how players at various ages are selected.

IMPORTANT FAMILY DECISIONS TO CONSIDER

  • Considering the required level of commitment, All-Star play is not for every player or family.
  • 100% attendance to all activities (practice, team events, tournaments) is expected, which may affect work and vacation schedules.
  • There will be practices/events/tournaments 6-7 days per week. 
  • Practices happen after school and can last up to 2-4 hours.
  • The season length is variable, depending on the age of the team and depending on how far the team advances. Families should ensure they are available through July and in some cases August.
  • Commitments to other sports/teams are secondary to All-Stars (All-Stars team always holds priority over other teams)
  • Significant travel and expenses may be required. We never want the cost to prohibit this opportunity for a chosen player. Contact [email protected] for scholarships information.
  • Tournament Play rules and expectations are different from regular season play. Not all players will receive equal playing time, many times a player will get only one at-bat and no field playing time in a game.
  • All-Star Managers are voted in by their peers; the selected manager and coaches have a due diligence to field the best competitive team from our league.

IMPORTANT DATES

  • Coming soon...

ALL-STARS REQUIRED FORMS

Immediately upon a player being selected for an All-Star team, the player agents will begin the player verification process and the following forms will need to be provided. Be prepared to provide the following or the player will have to forfeit eligibility.

(1) Player's Original Birth Certificate
(2) LLI Tournament Player Verification Form
(3) Medical Release Form
(4) School Enrollment Form, D II Waiver Form or 3 Proofs of Residency

Tournament schedule

District
Division
State DateHost LeagueField Address
10sJuly 7, 2023TBDTBD
11sJuly 14, 2023TBDTBD
12sJune, 19, 2023TBDTBD
Juniors  June, 19, 2023 TBD  TBD 

State
Division
State DateHost LeagueField Address
10sJuly 15, 2023Columbia LLVancouver
11sJuly 22, 2023Columbia LLVancouver
12sJuly 1, 2023Columbia LLVancouver
 Juniors  July 1, 2023  Lewis River LL  Woodland

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does it mean to “play up” for All-Stars?
If you elect during the opt-in process for your child to be considered to “play up” that means that if you would like your child to be considered to play up for an All-Star team above your league age. For example, if you elect for your league age 12 year old to “play up” that means we will include your child’s name on the ballot for coaches to vote for the Juniors team. 

If my child is selected for the All-Stars team, what can we expect (practices and games)?
All-Star teams practice at least 5 nights a week with practice length times varying. There may also be some pre-tournament scrimmages in and outside of West Seattle
 
How much play time will my child get on the All-Stars team? 
Tournament Play rules and expectations are different from regular season play. Not all players will receive equal playing time, many times a player will get only one at-bat and no field playing time in a game.

How many players are selected for each team?
This will vary depending on the manager based on tournament playing rules. Typically, most managers field a team of 13 players.

Do the Jamboree games count towards the 8-game minimum for player eligibility?
Only regular season regulation games count towards the 8-game minimum. The Jamboree games do not quality.

If my family already has a vacation planned during June thru July, how would that affect All-Stars eligibility?
If you already have vacation planned during this time, we recommend you do not submit your child’s name for consideration. The All-Star team is a huge time commitment and players are expected to be at all practices and games.

What will happen if there aren't sufficient player opt-ins?
If we don’t have enough players to field a team at various levels, then we can’t field a team.
 

All-Star committee

Erin Kross, Sarah Harkins, Amy Vattoune, Amy Barrysmith, Jessi Rosellini


For questions on All-Stars, contact [email protected].

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