What is All-Stars?

Basically, think the Little League World Series but for our District from Clatskanie to the Hollywood neighborhood. The mood changes from community baseball into winning the District to have bragging rights over the other local little leagues.  It is a much more competitive environment. The bleachers are literally packed for every game. The support from our community is amazing. It’s an honor, and a commitment to be an All-Star.

Ideally our NPLL players should try their best to be selected to play All-Stars. Being selected is more than being a good player.  It is teamwork, attitude, being coachable (player and parents), and knowledge of the game.  The time commitment is large. All Stars season usually lasts about 3-4 weeks starting in early June with a tournament at the end of June or early July. In 2023 the 10U softball and baseball teams won the District qualifying them to play in the State tournament. That was an additional 4-week commitment and required travel.  Unfortunately, the league is not able to offer financial support for tournament travel.

At the end of the season, we strive to have several North Portland All-Star Baseball teams made up of player and coach selected players. 

• Baseball 10U Players aged 8-10 
• Softball 10U Players aged 8-10
• Baseball 11U Players aged 9-11 
  
• Baseball 12U Players aged 10-12
• Softball 12U Players aged 10-12
• Softball 14U Players aged 12-14

In 2023 the 10U softball and baseball teams won the District which qualified them to play in the State tournament. This was huge wins for NPLL!  That was an additional 4-week commitment and required travel.  Unfortunately, the league is not able to offer financial support for tournament travel.

Who are the All-Star coaches?

The division winning manager will be offered the opportunity to manage the All-Star Team for that division.  The second-place manager is offered the assistant coach role.  If the winning manager declines, then the second-place manager will be offered to head coach role. 

Who plays on the team?

All players vote for one All-Star from their own respective regular season teams. If those selected players' parents make the time commitment, then they will be on an All-Star team.  The other players are selected by the All-Star coaches, but typically other team managers advice is sought.  The most competitive team to win the District in each division will be selected.

It IS a big deal and plan ahead!

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