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 browse our site and see what we are all about.

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2026 Softball Season Rain-Out Notices

  

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2026 REGISTRATION UPDATE: THURSDAY FEBRUARY 5TH, 2026

THE T-BALL , 3-PITCH, ATOM & PEEWEE DIVISIONS HAVE REACHED CAPACITY

HOWEVER, PLEASE STILL COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION FORM TO BE PLACED ON THE WAITLIST & TO BE ON THE FUTURE MMAA EMAIL LIST 

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2026 PLAYER REGISTRATION

Registration will be done on-line, and payments will be made through E-transfer. If you are unable to use online registration or pay by E-transfer, you must contact us immediately to make alternate arrangements.

Registration begins: Sunday February 1^st, 2026

Registration deadline: Sunday March 1^st, 2026, or sooner if player capacity is reached.

Late Registration Fee applies Monday March 2^nd, 2026, if there is space available.

• - If a Family Services Provider is paying fees on your behalf, you must inform us immediately (phone Katie at 807-620-8903).
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• - Both a completed Registration Form AND full payment must be received to be considered registered. No exceptions.
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• - PLEASE READ the MMAA Parent and Coach Code of Conduct and Responsibilities; and the MMAA Concussion Code of Conduct and MMAA Softball Concussion Awareness Sheet. You will be required to confirm that you have read these policies to submit your registration. Theses policies are located under the website tab Forms/Rules/Handouts.
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•  - Make sure you know the T-shirt size (Youth or Adult: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, etc.) and birthdate of the player(s) registering.
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• - Only one special request can be made, such as for travelling with a friend, but the MMAA cannot guarantee they will be accommodated. So if a request is critical, perhaps reconsider registering.
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• Online Registration:

1. 1) Complete the Online Registration Form through the MMAA website - https://mmaa-registration.tbay.me/
   
2. 2) Make your registration fee payment.
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5. QUESTIONS about registration or fee payments? Please text or phone Karen at 807-621-1140 or Katie at 807-620-8903.
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REGISTRATION FEES

• - Registration Fee is $75 per player, to a maximum of $250 for four (4) or more siblings;
• - Late Registration Fee is $25 per player, to a maximum of $100 for four (4) or more siblings.
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PAYMENT OPTIONS

• - eTransfer to mmaa1@tbaytel.net; use password “softball”
• - If in-person payment, cash or cheque (payable to the “MMAA”) only.
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REFUND POLICY

• Prior to the Registration Deadline Date: player registration fees will be fully refunded.
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• After the Registration Deadline Date: ONLY 50% of player registration fees will be refunded AND ONLY if a replacement player has registered for the same Division. Any Late Registration Fees are non-refundable. 

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 The 2026 MMAA Softball Information Handout, under the website tab Forms/Rules/Handouts, provides details and answers to common questions about the MMAA Softball League and the 2026 season.  

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2026 SOFTBALL DIVISIONS

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT OUR LEAGUE

KEY DATES FOR 2026

Registration Begins:            Sunday February 1^st

Registration Deadline:        Sunday March 1^st       Or sooner if player capacity is reached

Late Fees Apply:                    Monday March 2^nd       If spaces are available

Coach Orientation Clinic:   Tuesday April 14^th      7:00 pm - 9:00 pm    Murillo Community Centre

Umpire Clinic #1:                 Saturday April 11^th     10:00 am - 12:30 pm  Murillo Rink Shack

Umpire Clinic #2:                 Sunday April 19^th        10:00 am - 12:30 pm  Murillo Rink Shack

Ball Field Clean-Up Day:    Saturday May 2^nd        10:30 am - 1:00 pm

Season starts:                        Monday May 4^th

Playoffs start:                        Thursday June 25^th

Tournament/BBQ Day:       Saturday June 27^th   

WHERE AND WHEN ARE GAMES PLAYED?

Softball games are played at the five ball diamonds located behind the Murillo Community Centre. The season runs in the spring from Monday May 4th, 2026 to our wind-up BBQ and Tournament Day on Saturday June 27th, 2026.

Each team normally plays two games per week on weekday evenings. There may be some weekend games for weather-related make-up games. There are no set game days of the week, as there are multiple teams per division; and each team will play each of the other teams a few times per season. The Bantam Division will not normally have games scheduled on Wednesdays (due to the dirt track racing). Teams in the older-aged divisions may also have a few scheduled practices.

Game Schedules when ready will be posted under the SCHEDULES tab. On weekday evenings, Coaches and players should arrive at the diamonds between 5:50 pm and 6:00 pm for team warm-up, practice and skills development before games. Game start time on is 6:30 pm for all Divisions. Game times on weekends for rain-out make-ups are still to be determined.

WHAT HAPPENS ON TOURNAMENT / BBQ DAY?

On Tournament Day on Saturday June 27th, games are played throughout the day for all divisions. Atom, PeeWee and Bantam Divisions have a formal playoff. We also have a huge BBQ with food and beverages. Players and Coaches receive concession tickets for free food and drink; cash payment for others. Awards are handed out to all the players in the younger-aged divisions; and to the Tournament Day winners in the older-aged divisions! It's AWESOME!

WHAT ARE THE EQUIPMENT & CLOTHING REQUIREMENTS?

Except for a ball glove and running shoes, all player equipment is provided, However, if you cannot afford a glove, the MMAA can provide. Please write the player’s name in/on their glove. If a player brings their own bat, it must be labeled “Official Softball Bat”, and the bat must be available to use by both teams. Write a name on the bat.

Every player will have a Team T-shirt and a ball cap to keep and wear for all games, as expected by the Team sponsor (jackets can be worn when it is cool, preferably under the shirt). For MMAA insurance purposes, running shoes and long pants (below the knee) must be worn. We recommend that you keep extra shoes and pants in your vehicle in case your child arrives without. Rubber cleats are permitted. Sandals / flip flops / metal cleats /  boots are not permitted. Non-prescription sunglasses are not to be worn on the playing field.

Dress for the weather! Players and spectators need to be prepared for very cool and breezy weather at the ball diamonds, especially in May. Hats, mitts, warm jackets and blankets are recommended for spectators.

TEAM SELECTIONS:

Registered players are assigned to teams using a balance of age, gender, and Coach-evaluated player skill from the previous season, and subject to the available Coaches. Sibling players, in the same division, will automatically be on the same team.  Coaches will have their own children on their team.

Special requests can be made but the MMAA cannot guarantee they will be accommodated. Every player/parent will be contacted by their Coach at least one week before the season starts to advise which team they are playing on; when their first game is; and if there is a pre-season team practice.

UMPIRES:

Our youth are game officials. Any registered MMAA player, born in 2015 or earlier, is eligible to be an Umpire. Umpires can accept pay or they can obtain high school volunteer hour credits. All Umpires, new and experienced, must attend one of the two pre-season umpire clinics, where softball rules and responsibilities are reviewed and discussed. 

Umpire Clinics will be held on Saturday April 11^th, 2026; and Sunday April 19^th, 2026, from 10 am to 12:30 pm in the Rink Shack behind the Murillo Community Centre. Coaches (especially Atom, PeeWee and Bantam Coaches) are also welcome to attend.

The MMAA Softball Rules are located under the Forms/Rules/Handouts tab.

 COACHES & VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

THANK YOU to all the MMAA volunteers who devote their time and ensure our softball league’s continued success! Want to get involved as a volunteer?  Just complete the volunteer section on the registration form.  We need Coaches, Scorekeepers, and other help with Tournament & BBQ Day, Team Photos, Uniforms, etc.

The only Coaching prerequisite is a desire to help the players and have fun. If you have some softball/baseball knowledge – even better! Each team needs at least two Coaches – preferably three. We will run through the basics with any new Coaches.

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TEAM SPONSORS & LEAGUE SUPPORTERS

It is due to the generosity of the business community and team sponsorships that we can provide T-shirts and ball caps for all the players and Coaches. Team sponsors will have their business name / logo printed on team shirts and hats. A team sponsorship is $400. 

The 2026 SPONSORSHIP FORM is located under the Forms/Rules/Handouts tab. Please contact Joe or Karen for more information at mmaa1@tbaytel.net.

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

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FOR MORE INFORMATION

You can find more information about the MMAA softball league under the Forms/Rules/Handouts tab, including: 2026 Softball Information Handout; League Softball Rules; Codes of Conduct Policies; and the League's Concussion Policy.

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

 MMAA Website:             https://mmaa.tbay.me/

 MMAA Facebook:          MMAA-Murillo-Minor-Athletic-Association