The Official website for the Macomb Illinois Little League: Summer 2013 Divisions
Intermediate League is for players between the ages of 11 and 13 by April 30th of this year. The focus of this league is more competitive in nature. The dimensions of the field are a little larger and the rules more closely mirror High School baseball and beyond. Games will be played at Everly Park and will have lighting available if needed. All 12 and 13 year old children will play in this league unless an exemption has been requested in writing and approved by the District administrator. 11 Year old children will be considered draft eligible. Signing up your child to be Intermediate league eligible does not guarantee he/she will be in this league. Teams are selected via draft by our volunteer coaches in accordance with Little League regulations. Children not drafted will be placed on a team in the Minor League. Participation in the Skills Evaluation held in late March is recommended and encouraged for all children in this age group. Macomb Little League and it's board have no additional criteria for selection to the Intermediate League.
Minor League (9-11)
Minor League is for children who are between ages 9 - 11 on April 30th of this year. Games will be played at the two Patton Park Fields. The focus of the Minor league is to further develop individual understanding of the game and skills with an emphasis on sportsmanship. Teams are divided as equally as possible overseen by a committee of board members who have no children in this age group. Basis for this division is primarily based on the results from the Skills Evaluation held in late March. It is highly recommended that every child in this age group participate in the Skills Evaluation.
Macomb Little League
The Macomb Little League is a chartered member of Little League International since 1983. Macomb Little League is governed by the official rules and regulations set forth in the Little League handbook with some local modifications as allowed by LL standards. The season for the Macomb Little League usually begins in early May with practice beginning in April with the season ending in Late June. Macomb Little League is overseen by a volunteer board. Coaches within the Macomb Little League are volunteer per Little League rules a background check will be run on each coach. The goal of the Macomb Little League is to provide a safe and enjoyable opportunity for Macomb Children to learn the fundamental skills and understanding of baseball. The competitive nature of the game will grow as the children progress through the different divisions. The descriptions of the below divisions will apply to all participants. Exceptions to the below criteria may be made for children with disabilities on a case by case basis with the safety and enjoyment of the child as the primary goal. Contact us with any specific questions you may have macomblittleleague@gmail.com
Coach Pitch (5-6)
Coach Pitch is an introductory league designed to give the players a very basic level of instruction on just a few of the skills as well as an introduction to positions and base running. It is all about having fun! Coach Pitch is a short season usually consisting of about 10 games between Mid or Late May and the end of June. Coach pitch is a hybrid league for children ages 5-6 by April 30th of this year. Each batter will get a few opportunities to swing at a pitched ball from his/her coach. If the player does not make contact, a Tee is placed for the batter to put the ball in play. This league is purely instructional and entirely devoted to player development and fun!
Pee Wee (7-8)
The Macomb Pee Wee league is a machine pitch league for children who have reached the age of 7 or 8 by April 30th of this year. The main focus of this league is to develop some fundamental baseball skills, a basic understanding of the game, as well as an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun.
Junior League (13-14)
The Junior Division is for children who have reached the age of 14 by April 30th of this year, as well as children age 13 that have completed the 8th grade. Junior League is played with the same dimensions used in High School Baseball with the goal to further develop each players ability in preparation for High School. The Macomb Junior League competes with teams from the surrounding area. The number of teams varies from year to year. Home games will be played at the MHS Baseball field. Some travel will be necessary usually no more than an hour away.
All Star Tournament Play
Annual Coke Drive Fundraiser
How It works: Show up at 12-15-12:30 in Team Shirts and Hats ready to go! Once at the coke plant team coaches and parents are given a map of a Macomb Neighborhood. These parents and coaches load up with Coca Cola products and kids (some may be from another team). Once loaded you will proceed to that neighborhood where the kids will to go door to door with coke products in hand asking for donations in exchange. You, will collect the donations in an envelope provided and will follow along with the extra product while being mindful of the kids SAFETY- If you run out of Coke you can return to the plant for more, if not when the clock strikes 3:30 you should be back at the Coke plant to return any un- "sold" product turn in your envelope with the donations and enjoy a quick pizza party courtesy of the MLLA as a thank you! This fundraiser is the only one this season and has proven to be fun for the kids and important to the league for ongoing success, if you can not take kids out -- please ask NOW how you can help.
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