Alderwood Little League Historical Timeline

1948 – Alderwood Manor Youth Club (AMYC) is formed by area civic leaders to provide an organization dedicated to supporting youth activities.

1959 – Alderwood Athletic Association (AAA) is formed. AAA organizes soccer, baseball, basketball, and football activities for the youth of South Snohomish County. 

c. 1961 – AMYC relocates from what is now the intersection of 196th St/I-5 to the current location. Fields 1 & 2 are constructed on the new site.

Trivia Fact: The Field 1 backstop used to be about 20 feet closer to the current snack shack, and the snack shack was located in Left Field!

1986 – Lights are installed on Fields 1 & 2. A few months later, a windstorm knocks a pole over into left field. This same season, Alderwood Little League hosts the first annual Marge Sweet Memorial Tournament in honor of Marge Sweet, the first woman umpire in Alderwood Little League.

1992 – The existing Boys & Girls Club undergoes a renovation/addition of the lower level gym, game room, computer room, and offices. AMYC enters into a 50-year lease with the Boys & Girls Club, which assumes responsibility for Soccer and Basketball programs.

Trivia Fact: The lease contains a clause stating the Boys & Girls Club cannot run a baseball or T-Ball program out of this location!

1994 – Alderwood Little League is incorporated as a non-profit entity in the State of Washington. AAA is effectively dissolved, and Alderwood Little League now focuses solely on baseball and softball.

2006 – Field 3 is completed after a five-year construction project.

2009 – Alderwood Little League celebrates 50 years of serving the youth of the communities of Brier, Bothell, Edmonds, Lynnwood, and Mountlake Terrace.

Trivia Fact: Alderwood Little League is one of the oldest chartered Little Leagues in the Western United States.

2013 – Today – AMYC is dissolved, with the Boys & Girls Club taking over ownership of the property. Alderwood Little League maintains exclusive use of the ball fields for a minimum of 50 years.

Alderwood Little League has been serving the youth of our community for over 50 years. The league is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization led by an elected Board of Directors, which administers the league in accordance with established by-laws and the policies and procedures of Little League International. Hundreds of additional volunteers support the league by coordinating divisions of play, organizing events (such as fundraising, AlderWear, and uniforms), staffing concessions, and coaching.

Alderwood Little League Baseball and Softball offers multiple levels of play: T-Ball (co-ed), Rookie, Farm (Baseball only), Minors, Majors, Juniors, and Seniors. T-Ball through Majors Baseball and all levels of Softball are played on a 60-foot diamond. Junior Baseball may play on an 80-foot or 90-foot diamond, while Senior level play is on a 90-foot diamond. As of 2026, Alderwood Little League is a part of District 1 .

Alderwood Little League, in alignment with Little League Baseball and Softball Incorporated, follows established age cutoffs to ensure players develop appropriately in terms of skills, knowledge, and sportsmanship. Rules and pitching levels are scaled to the age and ability of the players.

Community
Alderwood Little League provides baseball and softball programs for the youth of our community. We strive to develop players into responsible, respectful, and engaged citizens through the instruction of baseball and softball.

Everyone Plays
The structure of Little League ensures that all youth in our community have the opportunity to participate. T-Ball and Minor level Baseball and Softball programs focus on instructional play for all skill levels, while Major, Junior, and Big League divisions provide competitive play with advanced skill development.

Safety
Safety is a top priority. All volunteers are required to undergo criminal and sexual background checks. Quick-release bases are used to reduce injuries during base running. Baseball pitch count rules, based on independent research, protect young arms, and new bat regulations ensure bats maintain the BTF factor while providing a safer playing environment.

Affordable
Alderwood Little League is committed to keeping programs affordable for all families. Community sponsorships help offset operational costs, and scholarships are available to support players experiencing financial difficulties.