Dear Western Hills Little League Families,

Given the weather event, power outages, and road blockages, WHLL is postponing player evaluations one week to Saturday, Feb. 11 with a make-up day on Sunday, Feb. 12.

We realize the weather will probably be beautiful by late Saturday and Sunday.  However, the capitol improvement efforts at Hatley Fields and 1st Street were halted due to the weather and the outfields will be too soggy. Most importantly, too many of our WHLL families are struggling at this point with power outages and an inability to traverse the roads.  We feel strongly this is the right decision at this point.

All other times/processes about player evaluations remain the same.  See below for details.

Lastly, if you can volunteer to help at player evaluations on Saturday or Sunday, please email your name, phone, and availability to info@whll.org

Thank you for your patience and please stay safe.

Make-Up
(Sunday at 11:30 am)

If you cannot attend Saturday, please notify your commissioner (see below), and make plans to attend Sunday at the same locations as above.  

Arrive on Sunday between 11:30 am and 1:00 pm.  We will wrap up by 1:30 pm so everyone (including coaches and volunteers) can enjoy the Superbowl.

MANDATORY PLAYER EVALUATIONS
8-12-YEAR-OLD DIVISIONS (MP8, Minors; Majors)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Please click here for more info!

***NEW DATE!!***
Saturday, February 11, 2023
Please pay attention to your e-mail as we approach the date and the day-of.

Little League requires all players participating in the Machine Pitch 8, Minors (ages 9-10), or Majors (ages 11-12) divisions to be evaluated by the coaches to participate in the Spring Season.

*Note: There are no evaluations for the Tee-Bell, Coach Pitch or Machine Pitch 7 divisions.

Player evaluations will be held at the following times and fields:

MP 8 Division
Hatley Field (403 Nixon Dr. Rollingwood, TX 78746)
(Note: do not park on Rollingwood Drive; if you cannot park in the parking lots, use Gentry Dr.)
Saturday, February 11, 2023
9:00am to 5:00 pm (or until finished)
Last Name Starts with A – M: arrive anytime between 8:15 am to 12:30 pm
Last name starts with N – Z: arrive anytime between 12:30 pm to 5:00 pm (or until finished)
***Please pay attention to your emails the day of for live updates! We have had weather delays etc in the past! 

Minors Division
Sayers Field (1200 W. Cesar Chavez Street at Lamar Beach Park)
Saturday, February 11, 2023
9:00am to 5:00 pm (or until finished)
Last Name Starts with A – M: arrive anytime between 8:15 am to 12:30 pm
Last name starts with N – Z: arrive anytime between 12:30 pm to 5:00 pm (or until finished)
Please pay attention to your emails the day of for live updates!

Majors Division
Joseph Field (1314 Exposition Blvd.)
Saturday, February 11, 2023
9:00am to 5:00 pm (or until finished)
Last Name Starts with A – M: arrive anytime between 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
Last name starts with N – Z: arrive anytime between 12:30 pm to 5:00 pm (or until finished)
Please pay attention to your emails the day of for live updates!
 

FORMAT
*Please share this information with your child to help them mentally prepare for the process.
All divisions use the same process.
Players will be evaluated individually.
Check in upon arrival. Wait. Warm up.
 

Skill to be evaluated:
•Hitting, Running, Fielding, Throwing, Catching Pop Flies (and optional
pitching evaluation in Minors and Majors).
•When your child is called, he or she will be put through a very rapid set of skills described as
follows:
•Hit 4-5 pitched baseballs;
•Run hard from Home plate to 1B to 2B on the final hit;
•Pick up a glove at 2B, move to the Shortstop position and field 3 ground balls and throw to 1B;
•Run to the outfield and catch three pop-flies; and
•Run to the bullpen and pitch (optional).
Done. Go home. The entire "tryout" should take 4-5 minutes. *With wait time, it should take ~30 minutes of your time.
Pro Tip:
Warm up at home. When you arrive, play some catch with your child if necessary or have them play catch with another child. Also, have them watch a few players go through the process to get mentally prepared.

WHAT TO BRING & WEAR:
Wear athletic clothes and dress for the weather.
Wear cleats.
Bring bat, helmet, glove, and ball (the ball is to warm up).
Water.
If your child wears batting gloves, sunglasses, etc., then bring those - but that is optional.

FAQ
Question: Are evaluations mandatory or optional?
Answer: Mandatory.

Question: What if we cannot be there on February 11?
Answer: There is a make-up session on February 12 from noon to 1 pm for all divisions.

Question: What if we cannot be there on February 12 either?
Answer: That is a problem. You need to immediately reach out to the commissioner for your division and discuss the situation or email info@whll.org.

Question: Why is there an evaluation?
Answer: The evaluations are used by the coaches to draft teams. They are a critical part of the WHLL process.

Question: How long will this take?
Answer: 30 minutes (hopefully) – 25 minutes of which is wait time and about 5 minutes of which is the actual evaluation.

Question: Should we prepare/practice/warm up?
Answer: That’s a good idea.

Question: What happens after evaluations? When will I hear something from the league?
Answer: It takes about 7-10 days for the league to get fully organized after the evaluations. 

Question: My child plays in the younger divisions (tee-ball/coach pitch/machine pitch 7). When is our evaluation?
Answer: There are no evaluations for the Tee-Bell, Coach Pitch or Machine Pitch 7 divisions. You will be contacted by a coach shortly after January 23.

Questions?
Email: info@whll.org