FAQs

Just speak to a Board member or coach at registration or attend a GJLS meeting. You may also reach out at GJLSCommunications@gmail.com.
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When are GJLS meetings held?

Board meetings are generally held on the first Monday of the first full week of each month. Board meetings are held throughout the year. Reach out at GJLSCommunications@gmail.com for more information on the next meeting.
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When does the season start?

Practices for the 2025 Spring season will start the week of March 23rd, and the regular season begins on April 26th. There will be no mandatory practices during Gahanna-Jefferson SD Spring Break.
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How long does the season last?

The season will end by the end of June. Starting near the middle of June, all teams compete in a post-season tournament. Generally speaking, you should plan on playing two or more tournament games.
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What days do you practice and play games?

Baseball information can be found here.

Softball information can be found here.
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How often do you practice or play games?

Plan on practicing and/or playing games at least three times each week, with T-Ball practicing or playing only twice a week.
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Where do you practice and play?

Baseball information can be found here.

Softball information can be found here.

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How old do you need to be to play T-Ball?

T-Ball is generally played by five and six year-olds. The child’s attention-span is a key factor in determining if he/she is ready to play. Very few six year-olds play up at the next level (A-Minor, which is sometimes referred to as “Coach-Pitch”).
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Can my daughter play baseball if she doesn’t want to play softball?

Yes, girls are eligible to play in the baseball leagues. However, for safety reasons, boys are not eligible to play in the softball leagues.
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Do I need to buy a uniform?

GJLS provides each player with a Major League Baseball replica hat & GJLS jersey. The players must supply their own pants, (black shorts for softball), socks, shoes, and fielders gloves. Most teams wear white pants, however some teams may decide on their own to wear gray or some other color or pattern.  Leagues are limited to cleats with plastic spikes.
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How much are registration fees?

T-Ball – $95
A-Minor – $120
A-Major – $135
AA – $150
AAA – $150
Pony – $160
8U – $135
10U – $150
12U – $150

Please note the city of Gahanna assesses a non-resident fee to those families that do not reside within the city limits.

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Who do I make my check payable to?

“Gahanna Junior League Sports, Inc.” or just “GJLS”
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What is a “Non-resident Fee”?

The City of Gahanna imposes and collects a $25.00 fee for Non-residents of Gahanna. The fee is NOT based on your ZIP Code. It is based on the actual location of your residence. IF you live in a neighborhood that is in Columbus or some other community, you must pay the fee EVEN THOUGH your ZIP code says Gahanna. On the contrary, some neighborhoods that are actually IN Gahanna are not assessed the fee even though they have a New Albany ZIP.
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What is a “tryout”?

A tryout is held for each league except for tee-ball. Tryouts are solely for evaluation–the coaches for that league will evaluate the player’s ability and decide which players will be on their team in a draft held after the tryout.  Attendance at the tryout/evaluation is extremely important.  The more that players participate in the tryouts/evaluations, the more opportunity coaches have to evenly distribute talent across the teams in your child’s league.  All leagues except for T-Ball holds evaluations.
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What does a tryout consist of?

Each player will field a few ground balls and fly balls. After fielding each ball, the player will throw it back to the player/adult assistant. After fielding and throwing, the players will be asked to run a sprint. Finally, the players will take three swings with a bat.  Coaches for the league will evaluate your child’s skills as they field, throw, run and swing the bat.
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How does my child get placed on a team?

After the tryout, GJLS will conduct a player draft for the league. Coaches, using their evaluation notes, will take turns selecting players from the pool of eligible registrants. Coaches continue selecting players until all eligible players have been selected. T-Ball coaches also conduct a draft but will not have any skills assessment notes to work from. Players who do not attend a tryout become “hat-picks” which means they are placed on teams randomly.
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How do I know what team my child is on?

A few days after the draft, your coach will contact you.
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Will my child be on the same team every year?

Ordinarily not.  Coaches redraft their entire team, save for the children of the head and assistant coach, each year.
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How are the age groups divided and what are some of the basic rules for those groups?

Click on the “Leagues” link here of this page to see the various age groups and a brief synopsis for each league in GJLS.
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What is Picture Day?

It is held in late April or early May. Professional photographers come to Gahanna and take individual and team pictures. A variety of pictures and packages may be purchased. Your child will receive a flyer from his/her coach around the middle of April. The program is very similar to what you find in schools. Food, drinks and snacks should be available for purchase on picture day. Players should bring their glove and/or bat for use in their individual picture. All players should attend so that they are included in the team picture.
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Does GJLS honor ride share requests?

No. Ride shares are not permitted in order to prevent abuse of the privilege. Unfortunately, there are too many illegitimate requests involving highly skilled players. This interferes with the league’s efforts to evenly distribute talented players. Extreme hardship cases may be presented to the Board of Directors for consideration. Sufficient evidence of the hardship must be presented to support the request.
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What is Fall Ball?

GJLS runs a fall baseball program that starts in early-August and runs into October. Sign-ups begin in June. Look for registration flyers posted at the concession stand or on the website.
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Who pays for the “travel teams” sanctioned by GJLS?

Travels teams pay registration fees to GJLS like all other players. In exchange for the player fees paid, teams receive only diamond space, including bases, diamond dry, chalk, chalkers, grooming equipment including the drags, rakes, and tractors. Costs covered by the team includes uniforms, balls, umpires, insurance, league fees, tournament entry fees and all travel expenses. Because teams pay for their own uniforms, balls and umpires, the registration fee paid to GJLS is reduced by a little over 50%. Many teams participate in various fundraisers throughout the year to help offset the expenses incurred by the teams.
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Where can I find out about weather cancellations?

With 11 different playing sites, GJLS is unable to provide a “rain hotline” or to use this website to notify people regarding field playability. Each of our over 20 diamonds drain and dry differently. Therefore, coaches and commissioners will need inspect the fields and decide if they are playable on any given day. After a decision is made, the coaches will contact the players on their team to let them know if there are weather cancellations or delays. Unless notified otherwise, players should presume that their game or practice will take place as scheduled. Any parents who would like to help with phones calls or field assessment should talk to their team’s coach. This is a great way to volunteer and the assistance will be greatly appreciated!
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