How to register for West Hempstead little league baseball

Registration is open for the Garden City South West Hempstead Little League Spring 2025 season. This is the league’s 71st season.

Children who attend Washington Street, Carey High School, George Washington, Cornwall Avenue, Chestnut Street, West Hempstead Secondary School, West Hempstead High School or live within the league boundaries are eligible to play. Though any child who is the league age of 4, 5, 6, or 7 can play in the league, regardless of where they live or attend school.

League age charts, as determined by Little League International®, and league boundaries can be found on the league website. At minimum girls must be four by Dec. 31, 2024 and boys must be four by Aug. 31, 2025.

Games are held at Cherry Valley Field on Cherry Valley Avenue and Echo Park Field. Cherry Valley hosts all T-Ball and A Ball games. The field includes features such as concessions, bathrooms, and ample parking on the property. Two new scoreboards have been installed, along with a PA system.

Games are played during the week, with a 5:30 p.m. start time. There are some Saturday games, with a start time of 9 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m., or 12:45 p.m.

Participating youth will have opportunities to join in events outside the league, such as preseason indoor training clinics, a family outing to a New York Mets Game, and more.

Registration can be completed online at Gcs-Fsaa.com. Last day to register is March 16. Email questions to gcswhll@gmail.com. More information is available on the website.

Registration fees are as listed:

• T-Ball (4-5 years old) = $55
• A Ball (5-6 years old) = $90
• AA Ball (7-8 years old) = $155
• AAA Ball (9-10 years old) = $170
• Majors Ball (11-12 years old) = $175
• Juniors Ball (13-14 years old) = $175

There is also a $25 membership fee per family. A family discount is available for families with three or more players, maxing costs at $290