MTLL SUMMER
Ages 4-16 may participate in one of the largest Little Leagues in the State. Games/practices will be held at local school fields and Macomb Corners. Registration begins May 1st. Last date to register June 30th. Season begins July 28th - September 12th with the last week for playoffs. Games are Monday to Thursday with Fridays reserved for rainouts. Refund requests me be in by July 1st.
TEE BALL (AGES 4-5)
Ages: 4 & 5 Cost: $150 Tee Ball Baseball is for boys and girls 4-5 years old who want to learn the fundamentals of hitting and fielding. In Tee Ball, players hit a ball off a batting tee. The primary goals of Tee Ball are to instruct children in the fundamentals of baseball and to allow them to experience the value of teamwork. Tee-ball rosters may be composed of between 12 and 14 players. No live pitching is permitted in this division. The diamond used is a 50-foot diamond. Games will be on 2 of the 3 days offered depending on which days you select. The no-preference option allows the league to even the number of teams in each division, and it is appreciated. Note to parents: Tee Ball season starts a bit after the other divisions, so expect things like hearing from your coach, team assignments, etc. to lag a bit behind when it comes to Tee Ball. This is normal. Parents are strongly encouraged to become involved in this introduction level of Little League. After completing a Little League volunteer application and passing a required background check, parents may become involved in practices, and be eligible as coaches, managers, umpires, local league board members, and other volunteer positions within the league.
COACH PITCH (AGES 6-7) Non-Competitive
Ages: 6 & 7 Cost: $170 Players bat against "live" pitching thrown by one of the team's coaches from a distance of 40', we believe that hitting live pitching, rather than a pitch thrown by a machine, ultimately leads to better-hitting development by teaching players to hit balls thrown in different locations at varying speeds. The objectives of the non-competitive Coach Pitch Division are to teach first-time players the rules of baseball, improve their basic skills, teach teamwork and sportsmanship, and to have fun. The coach pitches to their own batters. Total score and standings are not kept. A higher priority is placed on playing with friends, neighbors, and school associations. Rosters may be composed of between 12 and 14 players. Games will be on 2 of the 3 days offered, depending on your selected days.
The no-preference option allows the league to even the amount teams in each division and is appreciated. Note to parents: Coach Pitch season starts a bit after the other divisions, so expect things like hearing from your coach, team assignments, etc. to lag a bit behind when it comes to Coach Pitch. This is normal. Parents are strongly encouraged to become involved in this introduction level of Little League. After completing a Little League volunteer application and passing a required background check, parents may become involved in practices, and be eligible as coaches, managers, umpires, local league board members, and other volunteer positions within the league.
ACP (AGES 7) Competitive
Ages: 7 Cost: $170 Players bat against "live" pitching thrown by one of the team's coaches from a distance of 40', we believe that hitting live pitching, rather than a pitch thrown by a machine, ultimately leads to better-hitting development by teaching players to hit balls thrown in different locations at varying speeds. The objectives of the ACP Division are mainly for 7-year-olds looking to prep for Minors. Rosters may be composed of between 12 and 14 players.
MINOR (AGES 7-9)
Ages: 7 through 9 Cost: $190 46/60 Standard Little League field size (46-foot pitching distance and 60-foot base paths). This division is mainly 8 & 9-year-olds with a small portion of 7-year-olds looking for a more competitive game. The season culminates with playoffs and a league championship. Rules relevant to this Division: Stealing on pass ball only, no stealing home, no drop 3rd strike.
MAJOR (AGES 9-11)
Ages: 9 through 11 Cost: $190 46/60 Standard Little League field size (46-foot pitching distance and 60-foot base paths). This division is mainly 10 & 11-year-olds with a small portion of 9-year-olds looking for a more competitive game. The season culminates with playoffs and a league championship. Rules relevant to this Division: Stealing when the ball crosses the plate, drop 3rd strike
INTERMEDIATE (AGES 11-13)
Ages: 11 through 13 Cost: $230 50/70 The Intermediate Division was created in 2013 with postseason tournament opportunities, including a World Series, which offers a transition for players between the standard Little League field size (46-foot pitching distance and 60-foot base paths) and the Senior field size (60-foot, 6-inch pitching distance and 90-foot base paths). This division is mainly 12 & 13-year-olds with a small portion of 11-year-olds looking for a more competitive game and the use of leadoff/stealing. This Division is authentic baseball with slightly smaller field dimensions than Senior. The season culminates with playoffs and a league championship. Rules relevant to this Division: Leadoffs/Balks, continuous batting order.
SENIORS (AGES 14-16)
Ages: 14 thru 16 Cost: $230 60/90. This Division is authentic baseball and highly competitive. The division is mainly 14- & 15-year-olds and 16-year-olds are eligible however there are very few and split evenly amongst teams. 60-foot, 6-inch pitching distance, and 90-foot base paths. Continuous Batting Order.