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 1st and ends Saturday June 24th 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.
2023 SOFTBALL DIVISIONS
There are five softball divisions, defined by birth year:
T-BALL |
3-PITCH |
ATOM |
PEEWEE |
BANTAM |
2019, 2018, 2017 |
2016, 2015, 2014 |
2013, 2012, 2011 |
2010, 2009, 2008 |
2007, 2006, 2005 & 2004 |
Players bat using a “T”; score not recorded |
Players at bat get 3 pitches from Coach; score not recorded |
Modified rules; players pitch; score is recorded |
Normal softball rules; stealing bases & sliding; score is recorded |
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 5th, 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.
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.
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.