WELCOME!  The Murillo Minor Athletic Association (MMAA) is a rural association that operates a spring youth softball league on volunteer power. The MMAA is based in Murillo in the Municipality of Oliver-Paipoonge; west of the City of Thunder Bay, Ontario. 

The MMAA welcomes those who want to be involved in our recreational league, either as a player or as a coach, umpire, volunteer etc. The only thing you need is the desire to have fun and to ensure that our area youth have the opportunity to play recreational sports in a safe and supportive manner. The goal of our league is to encourage good sportsmanship and the three F's; Fun, Friendship & Fitness.

Please take a few moments to browse our site and see what we are all about.

Due to the overwhelming popularity of the MMAA softball league, we have added the older-aged Bantam division in 2022. Registration is based on birth year, but generally, those aged 4 to 18 years can register. We reach player capacity every year on a first registered first paid basis, so you are encouraged to provide your contact email so you can receive registration notices in early each year. 

 

TUESDAY MAY 23rd GAMES POSTPONED DUE TO RAIN

 2023 SOFTBALL SEASON

HELLO EVERYONE! The Murillo Minor Athletic Association (MMAA) is all ready for the 2023 softball season. We have over 415 youth registered on 33 teams in 5 divisions!

WHERE & WHEN DO WE PLAY?  Games are played weekday evenings at the five ball diamonds behind the Murillo Community Centre. The 2023 season starts Monday May 1^st and ends Saturday June 24^th with our annual Tournament and BBQ Day event.

Each team plays 1 to 2 games per week, and each team’s game days will vary each week (no set days). T-Ball and 3-Pitch team warm-ups start at 6 pm. Atom, PeeWee and Bantam team warm-ups start at 5:50 pm. Game time is 6:30 pm.

There are five softball divisions, defined by birth year: 

PLAYER REGISTRATION UPDATE

PLAYER CAPACITY HAS BEEN REACHED FOR ALL DIVISIONS.

Please send an email to mmaa1@tbaytel.net if you wish to be placed on a waiting list.

PLAYER REGISTRATION INFORMATION

The 2023 Registration Fee is $75 per player, to a maximum of $225 per family (3 or more siblings). A Late Fee of $15 per player applies effective Sunday March 5^th, to a maximum of $45 per family (3 or more siblings). We accept only cash or cheque (payable to the MMAA). The REGISTRATION FORM is located under the Forms/Rules/Handouts tab.

QUICK FACTS ABOUT OUR LEAGUE

The season begins Monday May 1st, 2023;

The season ends Saturday June 24th, 2023 with our annual Tournament & BBQ Day event;

Games are played on weeknights at the ball diamonds behind the Murillo Community Centre;

T-Ball and 3-Pitch warm-ups start at 6 pm; Atom, PeeWee & Bantam warm-ups start at 5:50 pm;

Game time is 6:30 pm for all divisions;

All you need is a ball glove. We provide all other necessary equipment;

All players receive a Team T-shirt & ball cap;

Registered players in second year Atom and older can serve as game officials (umpires) for modest pay or high school volunteer hours.

The 2023 Softball Information Handout contains much more information, which can be found under the  Forms/Rules/Handouts tab. 

 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

THANK YOU to all the MMAA volunteers who devote their time and ensure our softball league’s continued success! New volunteers are always welcome to help with the following:

Team Coaches, Assistant Coaches, Scorekeepers
Player Registration
Uniform Distribution
Field Clean-Up Day & Field Maintenance
Equipment Supply & Maintenance
Team Photos
Umpire Clinic
Tournament & BBQ Day Preparation
Awards

Coaches/Assistant Coaches are always needed. Coaching is not difficult, and the only prerequisite is a desire to help the players and have fun. If you have some softball/baseball knowledge – even better!  Don’t be shy – we will show the ropes if you are new to coaching. If you are going to be at the games anyway, maybe you can help.

 

Thank you to the Municipality of Oliver-Paipoonge for the ongoing support with facility maintenance. 

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TEAM SPONSORS & LEAGUE SUPPORTERS

Thank you to the many local businesses that have sponsored teams and provided donations to the MMAA in 2023.

 All-In-Bloom

 Art’s Auto

 Brule Creek Farms

 BTG Contracting

 Chaschuk Enterprises

 Daniel Vanlenthe Mechanical

 DJ’s Truck & Trailer Repair

 dp Diamond Blades

 Impact Promotions

 Greenmantle Forest Inc.

 Haveman Brothers Forestry Services

 LH North

 Makkinga Contracting

 Maw 'n Pawz

 Murillo Millworks

 North Winds Farms

 Northern Custom Contracting

 Performance Kia

 Silvaggio Fine Homes

 Smith’s RV Centre

 Stanley Hill Bison

 Sunny Creek Studio

 Sunrise Farms

 The Hive Studio & Expresso Bar

 The Refill Co.

 Trinity Contracting

 Uniform Pros

 Up Front Auto

 Wieringa Bros.

Wilco Superior Contractors

 The 2023 SPONSORSHIP FORM is located under the Forms/Rules/Handouts tab. Please contact Joe or Karen for more information at mmaa1@tbaytel.net.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION

You can find more information about the MMAA softball league under the he Forms/Rules/Handouts tab, including: League Softball Rules; Codes of Conduct Policies; and the League's Concussion Policy.

Contact Joe or Karen by email at mmaa1@tbaytel.net.

 

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