Mercer Island Little League: Baseball News

Little League Registration is open!

To Register: Visit our website, www.mi.positiveplace.org.  Click on "Register Now" in the center of the page.

When registering, please update your child's grade and school.

2012 Mercer Island Little League – Important Dates

Opening Day – Saturday, April 21, 11 am, South Mercer Playfields

BOYS

Seniors is a level of Little League for 13-16 year olds.  13/14 year olds are eligible for Juniors and Seniors Baseball.  The difference is field size.  Seniors plays on a regulation diamond (90’ bases, 60’6’’ pitching rubber).  You may decide in which league you play.  The Seniors season is compatible with high school baseball.  If a player plays high school, they may also play Seniors though not at the same time.  When the HS season ends (about 4 weeks in to the Seniors season), high school players may move onto a Senior team, provided they are registered and paid by March 1.  As with other levels of little league, players are eligible to compete in end of the season tournaments and All-Stars.

Juniors is a level of Little League for 13-14 year olds.   13/14 year olds are eligible for Juniors and Seniors Baseball.  The difference is field size. Juniors play on a diamond with 80’ basepaths and a pitching rubber at 54’.  You may decided in which league you play.   As with other levels of little league, players are eligible to compete in end of the season tournaments and All-Stars.

Player Pitch Baseball - $225

Majors Baseball 10-12 Yrs. Old 
Majors includes all 12 year olds and 11 and 10 year olds selected in the Majors draft. Majors focuses on advanced skill development and preparation for all-stars and higher level play beyond age 12. Players will be drafted onto Majors teams based on ability.

Coast Baseball 9-11 Yrs. Old 
Coast is intermediate player pitch baseball, primarily for 10 and 11 year old players, as well as some highly skilled 9 year olds. Coast teams will practice once per week, and play one weeknight game and one Saturday game.

“AAA” Baseball 9-10 Yrs. Old 
“AAA” Baseball is entry-level player pitch baseball, for 9 and 10 year old players, as well as some highly skilled 8 year olds. In the first part of the season, there will be no stealing allowed and coaches will assist with pitching as needed (i.e. finish pitching to a batter after ball 4) in order to keep the games moving by reducing walks. AAA teams will practice once per week, and play one weeknight game and one Saturday game.

Important Player Pitch Dates:

 Show Your Stuff: Sunday, January 22, 2012. 

**SIGN UP FOR A SYS TIME AT www.mi.positiveplace.org.**

Late Registration Begins: Sunday, January 22, 2012

Makeup SYS: Saturday, January 28

Roster Release: February 17

First Practice: March 3.  First Game: March 17.

AA/A

“AA” Baseball 8-9 Yrs. Old - $180
“AA” Baseball is advanced machine-pitch baseball intended for most 8 year olds, some highly skilled 7 year olds and some 9 year olds who need a little more development before moving on to Player Pitch. Limited pitching by players will be introduced in the second half of the season. AA teams will have one weeknight practice per week, one weeknight game and one Saturday game, and an end-of-season League Tournament.

“A” Baseball 7-8 Yrs. Old 
“A” Baseball is intermediate machine-pitch baseball intended for higher skilled 7 year olds who have already played a year of Sluggers, and some 8 year olds. “A” teams will have one weeknight practice per week, and one weeknight game and one Saturday game.

Important AA/A Dates:

Late Registration Begins: Wednesday, February 15, 2012.

Roster Release: Monday, March 5, 2012.

First Practice: Week of March 12.  First Game: Saturday, April 14.

Sluggers

Sluggers Baseball 6-7 Yrs. Old - $135
Sluggers Division is an entry-level machine pitch division for 6 year olds who have completed one year of T-ball and 7 year olds who need more development or seek a lower level of commitment before advancing to the "A" Division. Sluggers will have one weeknight practice each week in a "micro clinic" format and one Saturday game.

Important Sluggers Dates:

Late Registration Begins: Thursday, March 1, 2012.

Buddy Request No longer Accepted: Thursday, March 1, 2012

Roster Release: Monday, March 26, 2012.

First Practice: Week of April 9.  First Game: Saturday, April 14. Last Game: Saturday, June 9.

CO-ED T-Ball

T-ball (co-ed) 5-6 Yrs. Old - $120
This is for 5 year old players, first year 6 year old players and 2nd year 6 year old players still needing skill development before heading up to "Sluggers". Players hit a ball from a Tee. All players bat and play in the field each inning (3 innings per game). One weeknight practice in a "micro clinic" format and one Saturday game per week.

Important T-Ball Dates:

Late Registration Begins: Thursday, March 1, 2012.

Buddy Request No longer Accepted: Thursday, March 1, 2012

Roster Release: Monday, March 26, 2012.

First Practice: Week of April 9.  First Game: Saturday, April 14. Last Game: Saturday, June 9.

GIRLS

Softball PDP (Saturdays except where noted): 8 Sessions – Jan 7, Jan 14, Jan 21, Jan 28, Feb 4, Feb 12 (Sunday), Feb 25, March 3.

The rest of the softball dates are to be determined.

Girls Junior Division Softball - $225
High-level Fastpitch softball for 13-14 year-old girls. One or two practices, and generally two games each week, plus an end of season league tournament. 

Girls Majors Division Softball - $225
Majors is an advanced girls, 6^th grade level, Fastpitch division for strong 11 year olds and all 12 year old girls. Majors will have one weeknight practice, one weeknight game and one Saturday game each week. “12” softball.

Coast Division Softball  - $225

This is designed for 5^th grade level Fastpitch, 10 year olds and 11 year olds. Teams will practice one night a week and play two games a week.  An “11” softball will be used.

“AAA” - Softball  - $180
This program is for girls 8 and 9 years old, 4^th grade level. This division is designed to teach players the fundamentals of softball while developing self-esteem, team camaraderie and softball skills, including pitching. This is a newer entry-level Fastpitch softball division started in 2008 with great success. This is a player pitch league with coach assist early on.  “11” softball.  Most likely be one practice and one game a week.

“AA” Softball - $150
For 7 and 8 year olds, 3^rd grade, with at least one year of softball or T-ball experience.  This is modified machine or coach pitch league with emphasis on development of skills and team fun! Will most likely be one game and one practice a week.

“A” Softball - $150

For 6 and 7 year olds, 2^nd grade level, with one year of T-ball experience.  This  is an introduction to softball and girls will learn basic rules and skills. One practice and one game per week.

 
Mercer Island Little League
mercerislandlittleleague@positiveplace.org
206.232.4548
 

To Register: Visit our website, www.mi.positiveplace.org.  Click on "Register Now" in the center of the page.

Join your neighbors in supporting MI Little League and have a boat load of fun doing it! A night of Texas Hold ‘Em with cash prizes for the top 3 winners!

A $75 entry donation is suggested which includes snacks and beverages.

In addition, the Little League team with the most registrations will win a free Pizza Party! So tell all your friends and neighbors, it's for a great cause!

When: April 21st, 2012 6pm-10pm Opening day of Little League!

Where: Mercer Island Beach Club 8326 Avalon Drive

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Little League® and two-time Olympic Gold-medalist Michele Smith are teaming up to bring Little League Softball managers and coaches an EXCLUSIVE one-day clinic covering all aspects of the sport. Michele, one of the greatest players in the game’s history, will provide training tips, skills, drills and more, sharing with you the experience she’s gained from playing softball at the highest levels all over the world.

Sunday, March 4th • 10:00am-4:00pm • Inglewood Junior High School • Seattle, WA Contact Janice Christensen at 425-968-2644 or 206-229-8931 or softballjan@comcast.net