When does registration start?
We open registration by the Santa Parade in Marine City. Usually the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. Registering early saves you $10/kid and makes sure you get all the notifications early on. 

When does registration close?
We add on a late fee after February 28th of each year.  And anybody who registers after that, we cannot guarantee a jersey by opening day.
Registering early allows us to split teams/find coaches/order uniforms/ plan our season. 

When does the season start? 
Official Indoor practices start the middle to the end of February (after Jr Basketball is over). Although some coaches get kids together for additional practices as soon as January 1st.  Outdoor Team practices start right after Spring break (first of April). 

When do games start?
Marine City Little League (MCLL) usually has opening day the first Saturday in May. Years past we had the last weekend in April, but we seem to have better weather moving it out one week. Due to inter-leaguing (playing other cities) some age groups start the week before opening day. 

What day will my kids play on?
Head over to the Registration info tab to see standard days your child plays based on their age group. 

When is the season over?
Each child is scheduled to play at least 2 games a week for a total of 12 games. Depending on weather and makeup games, all age groups should be done by the last week in June. If your player makes a District All Star Team. Then those tournaments could be in late July.

What Equipment does my kid need to play?
Need is a funny word. Each kids should have their own mitt/glove to play. After that, it is parents choice. Most kids end up with their own bat bag/ bat/ helmet/ batting gloves. But know each coach is given a team bag with common helmets and bats for the kids.  We try to make sure they are not too worn down each year, but understand they are used for many years before being disposed of. 

What attire does my kid need to play?
Each kid is given a Jersey and hat. Older girls don't always get hats as they never wear them due to girls usually wear a fielding mask. 
After that, again it is parents decision. At the Tee Ball and 6U, coaches don't require pants and cleats, whatever keeps them kids happy and comfortable works best. At 8U and up, a coach will pick a baseball/softball pant color to go with the jersey, and cleats are recommended to help kids keep a good footing. But none of this is required just recommended. 

I want to help but don't know anything about baseball/softball.
The best way to volunteer is to show up. Follow our Facebook page and watch email for events asking for help. Attend board meetings to see where you skills might benefit the league. Most boards members started as an asst Tee ball coach, or a Field Improvement helper. Just showing up helps us delegate the work. Even the shortest amount of help is greatly appreciated. 

What is Districts? 
You may hear veteran Little League parents talk about Districts. This is an All Start Tournament made up of one team from each city for each age group. This is a path to the Little League World Series for the 12U and 14U age groups, and State Champions for younger age groups. These are the best kids in that Age group who play in an Double Elimination Tournament hosted by a city in our District 7 against all other District 7 teams. The location changes each year and each age group plays different locations. Each age group also plays at different times. Depending on the teams it could take 4 days to 10 days to finish the Tournament (only play one game a day). Games are held during the week and the weekend. If your teams wins the district tournament, you go onto to States, and if you are in the 12U/13U/14U you can go on to Regionals, and then the Little League World Series. If your child is picked to play in Districts, while there is an increased time commitment, it is an experience they and you remember for a long time. 

Any other questions please reach out to any board member or our League President: Alan Fraley 586-855-7089, [email protected]