Opt-In
Coaches will identify players during the season who they think should be considered for selection and will reach out to the player and parents before All-Star selections to discuss whether the player and family are interested and able to meet the commitments for All-Stars. Players and families who are able and willing will be available for selection.

Meet the minimum game requirements
Per Little League International rules, players must have played a minimum of 8 regular season games prior to All-Star selection.  If a player missed games due to injury or illness, they will need a doctor's note. 

Reside or attend school within league boundaries
Players must meet the criteria established by Little League’s “Residency and School Attendance Player Eligibility Requirement".
AND
Meet the age and division requirements for the All-Star team.

The All-Star season length varies depending upon the team’s age and success.  Families should ensure that they are available for daily weekday practice and weekend games starting immediately following the spring playoffs and through at least the first week of July. If an All-Star team advances out of the district tournament they could play through the end of July.

100% attendance to all activities is expected:
  - Team events (Practices/team building/tournaments) generally occur 5 days per week, but can go 6-7 days per week for games.
  - Practices are generally held in the afternoon/evening for 2+ hours.
  - Players are expected to attend all scheduled activities (practices, team events, games) unless there is a compelling reason for an absence (ex: a wedding, a funeral, an urgent medical appointment),
  - Other sports commitments (travel ball, other league play) and family vacations are not considered valid reasons to miss All-Star commitments.

Travel Considerations:
  - Tournament play is not limited to weekends and may require travel within Marin or to Treasure Island for district play.
  - If a team advances out of the district tournament additional travel expenses may be required.  Hotel stays, meals, and other transportation costs are the responsibility of the player’s family. Fundraising and sponsorship will be discussed in these circumstances.
  - However, it is San Rafael Little League’s policy that the cost of travel should not prohibit any player from having this opportunity.

The All-Star players are selected by the managers who coached in the relevant division for the age group. The all-stars for League Age 9 would be the Minors managers. League age 12 all-stars would be selected by the Majors managers. Managers are tasked with fielding a competitive team to play against other Little Leagues.  All Stars are selected from available players through a nomination and voting process.

Player selections will be based on:
- Character – consistently demonstrating a spirit of fair play, integrity, adaptiveness, humility, confidence and perseverance whether winning or losing.
- Leadership – consistently demonstrating a positive attitude, hustle, cooperation, care for teammates on the field and in the dugout, and an overall commitment to the team.
- Skills and knowledge – consistently demonstrating strong regular season on-field performance, ability to compete, experience at various positions, and skill with batting, fielding, pitching, base running and situational awareness.

Coaches will be selected for each team after players have been selected.

All-Star teams practice at least 5 nights a week with practice length times varying. There may also be some pre-tournament scrimmages in and outside of Marin County leading up to a district tournament in late June or early July.  If the team wins the district tournament, they will also play in a state tournament shortly thereafter.  

How much play time will my child get on the All-Stars team? 
Families and players should recognize that All-Stars Tournament play time is different from the regular season in SRLL. Every player on the roster bats in a continuous batting order. However there are no minimum requirements for field time so some players may only be designated hitters. With that said, everyone who makes the All-Star roster is on the team for a reason, and will be expected to fill a role and contribute in meaningful ways. 
How many players are selected for each team?
If my family already has a vacation planned during June/July, how would that affect All-Stars eligibility?
If your child would like to be considered for an All Star Team, please ensure that they will be available for practices, team-building activities, and games from June through the end of July. If you have planned trips and vacations during this timeframe, please do not opt-in for All-Stars. Please note that the 12s All Star Team may also compete into August if they advance beyond the State Tournament. 

Players who are selected for an All-Star team will be required to re-submit the following forms in order to determine their eligibility to participate in All-Stars:

1.  Player's Original Birth Certificate
2.  LLI Tournament Player Verification Form
3.  Medical Release Form
4.  School Enrollment Form, D3 Waiver Form or 3 Proofs of Residency