Sarasota Little League or SLL (previously known as the Central Sarasota County Little League or CSCLL) is composed of one Charter with a split division format. We refer to our divisions as the American League and National League. Each league is defined by boundaries based upon a player's residential address or enrolled school address if chosen.

SLL is a volunteer-based, non-profit organization. Each season our volunteers dedicate hundreds of hours from administration to coaching all in the betterment of enriching the qualities of citizenship, discipline, teamwork and physical well-being. By embracing the virtues of Character, Courage and Loyalty, the Little League Baseball program is designed to develop superior citizens rather than superior athletes. 

Parents are strongly encouraged to become involved in our league. After completing a Little League volunteer application and passing a required national background check, parents may become involved in practices, and be eligible as coaches, managers, umpires, local league board members and other volunteer positions within the league.

SLL is located at Twin Lakes Park. This 123-acre park boasts 11 baseball fields and the Baltimore Oriels’ training complex for minor and major league baseball. Other amenities include batting cages, playground equipment, a large picnic pavilion, lots of green space, ample parking, and our very own Johnny's Grill serving some of the best burgers here in Sarasota!

Who We Are

The objective of Sarasota Little League is to implant firmly in the children of the community the ideals of food citizenship, honesty, loyalty, courage, and respect for authority, so that they may be well-adjusted, stronger, and happier children and will grow to be good, decent, healthy, and trustworthy citizens.

What you can expect

SCHEDULE

Sarasota Little League has two seasons, spring and fall. Every season’s schedule is slightly different, depending on how many registrants there are, how many teams there are at each individual level, coach needs, and field availability. That said, here is a general outline of our schedule each year.

SPRING

  • Registration for the Spring season opens on December 1 and closes before the middle of January

  • Manager selection happens in early January

  • Tryouts happen in January

  • Teams are finalized around the end of January

  • Pre-Season practice runs until the latter half of February. During pre-season, you can expect

    • Up to 2 practices per week

    • Younger ages practice in the early time slot (5-7pm)

    • Older ages practice in the late time slot (7-9pm)

    • No games

  • Regular season runs from late February to mid-May. During regular season, you can expect

    • 2 games per week (potential for Byes)

    • 1 practice per week

    • Same time slots as above

  • Post-Season runs in May, dates all TBD. During post-season, you can expect:

    • Single or double elimination brackets for all divisions AA and above

    • No playoffs for Tee Ball and Coach Pitch

    • If the schedule allows, we like to have a practice week before playoffs begin. (Not always possible.)

FALL

  • Registration for the Fall season opens on August 1 and closes in early September.

  • Manager selection happens in late August

  • Tryouts happen in early September

  • Teams are finalized around the middle of September

  • Pre-Season practice runs for 1-2 weeks in mid-September. During pre-season, you can expect

    • Up to 2 practices per week

    • Younger ages practice in the early time slot (5-7pm)

    • Older ages practice in the late time slot (7-9pm)

    • No games

  • Regular season runs from late September to mid-November. During regular season, you can expect:

    • 2 games per week (potential for Byes)

    • 1 practice per week

    • Same time slots as above

  • Post-Season runs in November, dates all TBD. During post-season, you can expect:

    • Single or double elimination brackets for all divisions AA and above

    • No playoffs for Tee Ball and Coach Pitch

    • Playoffs begin immediately upon regular season ending