Little League "tryouts" are really player evaluations. Player evaluations are held so that teams can be balanced. Managers and board members observe the players so that teams can be selected with a good mix of pitchers, fielders, and hitters. Player evaluations never cause players to be excluded from teams.

All Farm, Minor and Majors candidates should attend both evaluation sessions. If a player doesn't attend at least one evaluation session, that player is not eligible for the season's draft and will be placed on a waiting list. If roster spots are open after all eligible players have been assigned to teams, players on the waiting list will be assigned to the remaining spots.

Per Little League International rules, all 12 year-olds will be placed on a Majors team unless a waiver is completed and signed by the parents, Board and District Administrator.