WELCOME!  The Murillo Minor Athletic Association (MMAA) is a rural association that operates a spring youth softball league on the volunteer power. The MMAA is based in Murillo, which is 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 not to necessarily encourage winning, but 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 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 play. We encourage you to provide your contact email so you can receive registration notices in a timely manner. 

2023 SOFTBALL SEASON

HELLO EVERYONE! Get your kids involved in our ever-popular springtime youth softball league. The Murillo Minor Athletic Association (MMAA) is now preparing for the 2023 season.

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 normally plays 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 T-BALL, 3-PITCH, ATOM & PEEWEE DIVISIONS.

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

PLAYER REGISTRATION INFORMATION

The 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).

Due to the League’s popularity, registration is on a first come, first paid basis. We accept only cash or cheque (payable to the MMAA). If you can’t attend one of these registration dates, contact Joe or Karen as soon as possible to make alternate arrangements. It has happened before that a Division reaches player capacity before the last registration date (especially T-Ball & 3-Pitch), so don’t delay. 

The 2023 REGISTRATION FORM is located under the Forms/Rules/Handouts tab.

QUICK FACTS ABOUT OUR LEAGUE

The season begins Monday May 4th, 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;

Teams normally play 2 games per week, on random evenings (no set days);

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;

Depending on the availability of team sponsorships & volunteer coaches, we can accommodate up to 6 teams per division; up to 12 players per team (up to 13 in T-Ball);

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 also serve 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 NEEDED

To keep player registration fees low, we seek team sponsors and donations from the local community businesses. Team sponsors will have their business name / logo printed on team shirts and hats. A team sponsorship is $350. 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 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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