FAQs

Registrations for the Spring season typically start immediately after Thanksgiving each year. Fall season registrations typically begin mid-Summer. Contact registrations@elbrb.org for more information.

ELSA is a community oriented program. Please contact registrations@elbrb.org to discuss registration fee assistance.

Registration fees provide each player with a hat and jersey. Players must provide their own sliding pants, gloves, bats, and helmets. Catcher’s must provide their own gear. Used gear is often donated and available, contact comments@elbrb.org for current equipment availability.

 ELSA accepts and provides used equipment in good condition. Please contact comments@elbrb.org for availability.

Beginning 2022, ELSA has partnered with professional pitching, hitting and catching coaches that provide for-pay instruction at the fields and batting cages. Additional information is available by contacting comments@elbrb.org

Beginning Spring 2023, players and parents will be given an opportunity to opt-in to the All-Star ballot. Coaches of each division will evaluate each player. The results of the evaluation along with a vote by the coaches will determine the All-Star rosters. Being an All-Star requires a commitment to additional practices, games, travel and fundraising. There may also be additional fees and costs associated with All-Stars. Contact comments@elbrb.org for more information.

The AB program exists as an extension of and to complement the recreational baseball season to provide an “advanced” player an opportunity to compete at a higher-level. This will be accomplished through advanced-level instruction and more advanced competition. There may be additional fees and costs associated with AB. Being an AB player requires a commitment to additional practices, games, travel and fundraising. Contact comments@elbrb.org for more information.

 No. AB is only for active Cal Ripken/Babe Ruth players. The AB program only competes against other Cal Ripken/Babe Ruth leagues. Contact comments@elbrb.org for more information.

No. Making the roster of an AB team does not guarantee your child will make an All-Star team.

Similar to the Advanced Baseball, ELite teams are intended as an extension of the recreational season for higher-level playing opportunities. ELite teams are considered “travel-ball” and will play in tournaments throughout the State. ELite teams will announce evaluations periodically as roster openings come available. Being an ELite player requires a commitment to additional practices, games, travel and fundraising. There may be additional fees and costs associated with ELite. Contact comments@elbrb.org for more information.

AB and ELite teams typically enter tournaments on weekends, including Sundays, and seasons are year-long. Although ELSA hosts multiple tournaments during the year, the AB and ELite teams travel to other parks throughout Central Florida.

ELSA is a volunteer-run organization. Only the umpires and concessions manager are paid. Coaches, team parents, field maintenance and Board Members are all volunteers.

ELSA is a volunteer-run organization and heavily relies on the Board Members to facilitate all operational needs of the park such as administrative duties, financial reports and accounting, field maintenance, fundraising, sponsor recruitment, marketing and strategic planning.  Becoming a Board Member is simple; Board candidates must be nominated and supported by an existing Board Member. Candidates are often recruited but interested nominees may initiate the conversation with the Board. Board nominees must enter a contract detailing the expectations and outlining the value he or she will add to the park. The current Board will then vote on the addition and acceptance of the nominee.

Above anything else, ELSA prioritizes the health and development of our players. ELSA strictly adheres to the MLB Pitch Smart guidelines. Please visit www.mlb.com/pitch-smart for current guidelines. Coaches are required to report pitch-counts including pitch-counts during travel ball and AB tournaments.

ELSA utilizes the GameChanger app for scorekeeping and records. Each team is required to have a designated scorekeeper for each game. ELSA assists with training and troubleshooting throughout each season.

Eagle Lake is located in central Florida, Polk County, between Orlando and Tampa. The parks are located at 351 Cooley Road, Eagle Lake FL 33839.

We believe you’ll find ELSA is different in a lot of ways. To name a few: our league is volunteer-run, we encourage and proactively assist in player development and training, we host multiple tournaments throughout the year, we offer higher-level playing opportunities, we have indoor air-conditioned batting cages, our fields are equipped with LiveBarn, and there are many more ways we stand out from other local parks.

Our Mission is to teach children baseball in a safe, fun and competitive environment. We try to do this in a way that not only creates baseball players, but lifelong fans. Our goal is to never let cost get in the way of a child falling in love with the game.

Yes. ELSA is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization. ELSA is a registered 501(c) organization and files a Form 990 annually.

ELSA is a volunteer-run organization. Only the umpires and concessions manager are paid. Coaches, team parents, field maintenance and Board Members are all volunteers.

ELSA is a volunteer-run organization and heavily relies on the Board Members to facilitate all operational needs of the park such as administrative duties, financial reports and accounting, field maintenance, fundraising, sponsor recruitment, marketing and strategic planning.  Becoming a Board Member is simple; Board candidates must be nominated and supported by an existing Board Member. Candidates are often recruited but interested nominees may initiate the conversation with the Board. Board nominees must enter a contract detailing the expectations and outlining the value he or she will add to the park. The current Board will then vote on the addition and acceptance of the nominee.

ELSA is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization. Revenues come from registration fees, concession sales and sponsorships. All proceeds are put back into the park in the form of uniforms, equipment, umpire fees, concessions expenses, player development and field improvements.

 ELSA is a volunteer-run organization. The concession managers are paid for their time, however the windows are operated by parents and volunteers.

ELSA is a volunteer-run organization and the concessions are one of the main sources of revenue for the park. To keep registration fees lower and continue to improve the park,  each team has mandatory scheduled dates for concession duty.

ELSA has a long-term Lease Agreement with the City of Eagle Lake for the exclusive privilege to use and maintain our fields. Field usage is scheduled through scheduling@elbrb.org

ELSA frequently hosts and participates in tournaments. Field usage is scheduled through scheduling@elbrb.org along with information regarding responsibilities and fees associated with tournaments. Tournament specific questions can be addressed to comments@elbrb.org

We appreciate your interest in supporting ELSA. We are a registered 501(c) organization. Sponsorship opportunities include team names, banners, bullpens, fields, scoreboards, and more. Please contact sponsorship@elbrb.org for more information.

You’re already half way there! Thanks for your interest. Reach out to a Board Member through comments@elbrb.org and we will explain the areas where we need additional volunteers, including coaching, maintenance and concessions.

ELSA is affiliated with Babe Ruth League, Inc. and follows its guidelines for background checks and training. Please visit baberuthleague.org for up-to-date information about required certification and back ground checks or contact registration@elbrb.org

The ELSA Board recognizes the commitment made by our coaches. We are here to support you throughout the season with free clinics, equipment usage and scheduling. ELSA utilizes the GroupMe app as a direct line of communication with all coaches. Contact comments@elbrb.org for additional information.

 ELSA is a volunteer-run organization. The concession managers are paid for their time, however the windows are operated by parents and volunteers.

ELSA is a volunteer-run organization and the concessions are one of the main sources of revenue for the park. To keep registration fees lower and continue to improve the park,  each team has mandatory scheduled dates for concession duty.

The ELSA Junior Umpire (JU) program provides an opportunity for high school aged students to be involved in baseball from the ever-important, yet often underrated, position of Umpire. JU will be paired with and receive instruction and guidance from experienced ELSA umpires. JU can be compensated through a JU pay-per-game rate or choose to have their hours counted as community-service. Contact comments@elbrb.org for additional information.

Yes. ELSA is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization. ELSA is a registered 501(c) organization and files a Form 990 annually.

ELSA is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization. Revenues come from registration fees, concession sales and sponsorships. All proceeds are put back into the park in the form of uniforms, equipment, umpire fees, concessions expenses, player development and field improvements.

We appreciate your interest in supporting ELSA. We are a registered 501(c) organization. Sponsorship opportunities include team names, banners, bullpens, fields, scoreboards, and more. Please contact sponsorship@elbrb.org for more information.