How long is the season?
The season starts at the beginning of May and wraps up at the end of the school year. In 2025, that means the first practice is Monday May 5, and the last day of the season is Tuesday June 17. For older kids, especially in "player pitch" divisions, we will try to schedule some indoor pre-season sessions at Northfield and Williamstown schools, or at Norwich University, and will let parents know if we can do so.

In which division does my child belong?
We follow Little League's recommendations for age groupings in divisions. They are

Tee Ball: 4-7 years old
Minor League: 5-11 years old
Major League: 9-12 years old

As you can see, there is some overlap between the divisions. Sometimes a younger player might play in a higher division if he or she has significant experience and skill. For example, a six year old could play in either Tee Ball or Minor Leagues. If the six year old is ready to move up from Tee Ball, our coaching staff will talk to parents about that and make a recommendation. Sometimes an older player might need more experience and coaching before "moving up" to a higher division. For example, a six year old who has very little experience with the game should probably start at the Tee Ball division. In that case, too, our coaches will consult with parents about the appropriate time to move the player's division. 

In the minor league division, we have two different groups: coach pitch and player pitch. See the next question for information about that.

Click here to determine your player's age for the 2025 season based on Little League rules.

By age, my child will be in a minor league division. Should I sign her/him up for "coach pitch" or "player pitch"?
Great question. At the coach pitch level, players will transition away from the soft, squishy tee ball and start using regular hard balls. Therefore, at this level, they need to be ready to keep their eyes on the ball and focus in order to catch and throw. Also, if your child somehow gets signed up for a team that isn't appropriate for her/his skill level, our attentive coaching staff will help find the team that is a better fit.

How can I help Paine Mountain Little League?
We are always looking for volunteers for all different kinds of work, including board members, umpires, concessions workers, etc. Our website has links to volunteer as an umpire or at the concession stand. If you are interested in coaching, you must complete Little League's background check and our safety training program. Email [email protected] with questions!

Volunteering

Paine Mountain Little League is volunteer-led and operated organization focused on bringing youth baseball and softball to children in our boundaries. With well over 100 players across 7 baseball and softball divisions, volunteer assistance is needed to bring a quality experience to our players. PMLL recognizes that families are busy and large time commitments are not possible in many cases. Accordingly, levels of volunteering commitment can vary from season-wide to single event/occasional assistance, such as:   

• Examples of season-wide volunteering:
  • Assistant coach: Assist head coach during practices and games
  • Team Parent: Assist coaches with administrative tasks such as communications with families, scheduling, etc.
• Examples of single event/occasional assistance:
  • Umpire one or more games
  • Attend/participate in a field cleanup day
  • Assist field raking/dragging post practice or pre-game once or more
  • Assist in manning the concession stand once or more
  • Run the scoreboard during one game or more

Paine Mountain Little League is thankful for our volunteers and look forward to fun 2025 season!  

Do you play in the rain?
Yup.