All Star FAQ for Chaires Families
What exactly is All Stars?
The objectives for Little League All Stars are to provide a platform for players to showcase their skills, foster camaraderie among teams, and promote sportsmanship. Through competitive play and teamwork, players learn valuable lessons in discipline, resilience, and fair play, laying the foundation for their growth both on and off the field.
What are the eligibility requirements?
Players must be an eligible player in the current season at Chaires Little League and have participated in at least 8 regular-season games. If you are unsure if your player’s eligibility documents are on file, please email [email protected] or watch this 1-minute video of how to upload eligibility documentation.
What are the age ranges for the teams?
The four All Star divisions are based on league age. League age is determined by the player's age as of September 1 of the current year.
- 6-8 year olds
- 8-10 year olds
- 9-11 year olds
- 10-12 year olds
How is the coach selected?
The President of Chaires Little League will follow the process outlined in the Chaires Bylaws to select the manager for each team.
How are players selected?
The managers of each division hold a draft to discuss each player who applied to be an All Star player. The manager for the team has the final say on their team’s roster, but input from each team’s manager is included in the roster decisions.
How many players are selected for each team?
Each team will have at least 12 players, but may have as many as 14 on the roster.
When will I find out if my child made the team?
All Star team rosters are typically announced after the league end of season tournament, but never sooner than May 15.
How much does it cost?
There is a registration fee for selected players. The cost will be about $100 which covers a hat, jersey, and practice shirt. Players must provide their own pants, socks, and belt.
What is the time commitment?
The expectation for All Stars is much more than the regular season. Teams will practice up to five times per week, starting immediately after the teams are announced. It will be required for players to be available for all tournament games.
When and where will the tournaments take place?
2025 date ranges and locations are below. Bold dates are confirmed.
6-8 Team:
District 20 Tournament will take place some time between 6/13 and 6/26 in Tallahassee, FL.
Opponents will be the All Star team from other leagues in District 20 (Fort Braden, Northwest, Woodville).
8-10 Team:
District 20 Tournament will take place some time between 6/6 and 6/14 in Tallahassee, FL.
Opponents will be the All Star team from other leagues in District 20 (Fort Braden, Northwest, Woodville).
Sectional 1 Tournament will take place June 20-22 somewhere in District 1 which spans west of our district to Pensacola. There will be one opponent (the winner of the District 1 tournament), so the tournament is a best 2 of 3 games.
Florida State Tournament will take place July 11-13 somewhere in Florida. Opponents will be the top team from each of the 8 sections in Florida. Tournaments are typically pool play to double elimination.
Tournament of State Champions will take place July 18-23 in Wilson, NC.
9-11 Team:
District 20 Tournament will take place some time between 6/9 and 6/19 in Tallahassee, FL.
Opponents will be the All Star team from other leagues in District 20 (Fort Braden, Northwest, Woodville).
Sectional 1 Tournament will take place July 11-13 somewhere in District 1 which spans west of our district to Pensacola. There will be one opponent (the winner of the District 1 tournament), so the tournament is a best 2 of 3 games.
Florida State Tournament will take place July 18-20 somewhere in Florida. Opponents will be the top team from each of the 8 sections in Florida. Tournaments are typically pool play to double elimination.
Tournament of State Champions will take place July 25-30 in Wilson, NC.
10-12 Team:
District 20 Tournament will take place between 6/9 and 6/20 in Tallahassee, FL.
Opponents will be the All Star team from other leagues in District 20 (Fort Braden, Northwest, Woodville).
Sectional 1 Tournament will take place between July 11-13 somewhere in District 1 which spans west of our district to Pensacola. There will be one opponent (the winner of the District 1 tournament), so the tournament is a best 2 of 3 games.
Florida State Tournament will take place between July 18-20 somewhere in Florida. Opponents will be the top team from each of the 8 sections in Florida. Tournaments are typically pool play to double elimination.
Southeast Regional Tournament will take place July 31 - August 5 in Warner Robins, GA with a report date of July 29. Opponents are the state winning teams from the 8 states in the southeastern US (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia).
Little League World Series will take place 8/13-8/24 in Williamsport, PA.
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