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 July 1st. Season begins last week of July - September 12th with the last week for playoffs. Games are Monday to Thursday with Fridays reserved for rainouts. Refund requests must be in by July 1st.
-2 Games a week
-Practices set by Coaches
-Teeball plays Monday and Wednesday
-Coach Pitch plays Tuesday and Thursday
-ACP plays Mondays and Wednesday
-Minors plays Tuesday and Thursday
-Majors Plays Monday and Wednesday
-Intermediate plays Tuesday and Thursday
-Seniors Monday - Thursday
TEE BALL (AGES 4-5)
Ages: 4 & 5 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. No live pitching is permitted in this division. The diamond used is a 50-foot diamond.
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.
COACH PITCH (AGES 6-7) Non-Competitive
Ages: 6 & 7 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.
Advance Coach Pitch (AGES 7) Competitive
Ages: 7 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 focusing on fielding and cut offs. This division culminates with playoffs and a league championship.
MINOR (AGES 7-9)
Ages: 7 through 9 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. This division culminates with playoffs and a league championship. Rules relevant to this Division: Stealing on pass ball only, no stealing home, no drop 3rd strike and continuous batting order.
MAJOR (AGES 9-11)
Ages: 9 through 11 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. This division culminates with playoffs and a league championship. Rules relevant to this Division: Stealing when the ball crosses the plate, drop 3rd strike, and continuous batting order.
INTERMEDIATE (AGES 11-13)
Ages: 11 through 13 50/70 field size. 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. This division culminates with playoffs and a league championship. Rules relevant to this Division: Leadoffs/Balks, and continuous batting order.
SENIORS (AGES 14-16)
Ages: 14 thru 16 60/90 field size. 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. This division culminates with playoffs and a league championship. 60-inch pitching distance, and 90-foot base paths, and continuous batting order.