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| The following Summary Information about Mill Creek Little League Softball is provided to enable you to make informed decisions about the Spring 2009 season. We have tried to make this information as accurate as possible, but be advised that the information may change without notice. –The MCLL Board |
| T-BALL |
- 5-6 years old (co-ed)
- Player's fee: $95
- Players contacted by: Mid-March
- Practices start: Early April
- Pre-season commitment: 2 practices/wk
- Season commitment: 2 games/wk; no practices
- Season starts: Late April
- 12-15 Game Schedule
What's T-Ball Like? Played with a soft core baseball, T-Ball is entry level for both baseball and softball. Emphasis is on instruction at its most basic level.
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| ROOKIES Softball |
- 7-8 years old
- Player's Fee: $130
- Pre-season Commitment: 2 practices/wk from mid-March to mid-April
- Season Commitment: 2 games/wk; no practices
- Season Starts: Mid-April (after Spring Break)
- 12-15 Game Schedule
What's Rookies Like? Coaches pitch. Emphasis is on learning to hit a pitched ball and make fundamental fielding plays.
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| MINORS Softball |
- 9-12 years old
- Player's Fee: $145
- Pre-season Commitment: 3-4 practices/wk in mid-March
- Season Commitment: 2-3 games/wk; 1 practice/wk
- Season Runs: April through May
- 12-15 Game Schedule
What's Minors Like? Minors is a significant jump from Rookies. Players must try out and be drafted. 12-yr-olds cannot pitch. Play is competitive. The game schedule is increased from lower leagues, and concludes with an in-house tournament (1-5 games) in early June.
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| MAJORS Softball |
- 9-12 years old
- Player's fee: $155
- Players contacted by: Early March
- Practices start: Early March
- Pre-season commitment: 3-4 practices/wk from Early March to Late March
- Season commitment: 3 games/wk; 1-2 practices/wk
- Season runs: Late-March through May
- 18-20 Game Schedule
What's Majors Like? Majors is the most competitive level in the 9-12 age group, as well as the most expensive for parents! Players must try out and be drafted. Following the 18-20 game schedule, teams participate in an in-house tournament followed by area tournaments, expanding the total games played to 30 games or more. As for expenses, some teams order jackets, sweatshirts, socks, and other equipment at additional cost to the parents.
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| JUNIORS Softball |
- 13-14 years old
- Player's fee: $145
- Players contacted by: Early March
- Practices start: Early March
- Pre-season commitment: 6 practices/wk from Early March to Late March
- Season commitment: 3 games/wk; 1 practice/wk
- Season starts: Late March
- 22-24 Game Schedule
What's Juniors Like? In the Juniors division, the rules allow for advanced plays, such as leading off base and hit-and-run. Players must try out and be drafted. Travel is extended as well. About half of the games are played at locations outside of Mill Creek.
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| SENIORS Softball |
- 15-16 years old
- Player's fee: $145
- Players contacted by: Early March
- Practices start: Early March
- Pre-season commitment: 6 practices/wk from Early March to Late March
- Season commitment: 3 games/wk; 1 practice/wk
- Season starts: Late March
- 22-24 Game Schedule
What's Seniors Like? Seniors are a level up from Juniors, but they play by the same rules. Players must try out and be drafted. As in Juniors, teams play about half their games in local towns outside of Mill Creek.
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