Maumee Little League offers a fun, educational, and inclusive baseball experience for players ages 4–16 (17 and 18 also eligible). Our program is designed to promote skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and a love for the game — all while making sure every player HAS FUN!

Division Goals & Age Groups

Tee Ball (Ages 4–5/6)

• Focus: Introducing the basics of baseball
• Skills Developed: Hitting, catching, throwing, hand-eye coordination
• Values: Confidence, teamwork, and FUN!

Coach Pitch (Ages 6–8)

• Focus: Building core fundamentals
• Skills Developed: Hitting mechanics, throwing accuracy, fielding, and base running
• Values: Sportsmanship, understanding the game, and FUN!

Modified Kid Pitch (Ages 9–10)

• Focus: Introducing pitching with modified rules
• Skills Developed: Pitching mechanics, batting technique, defensive skills
• Values: Game strategy, self-discipline, and FUN!

Majors (Ages 10–12)

• Focus: Competitive gameplay with standard rules
• Skills Developed: Advanced pitching & batting, fielding techniques
• Values: Leadership, teamwork, and FUN!

Juniors (Ages 13–14)

• Focus: Higher level of gameplay
• Skills Developed: Pitching control, hitting off-speed pitches, defensive positioning
• Values: Mental toughness, communication, and FUN!

Seniors (Ages 15–18)

• Focus: Preparing for high school and beyond
• Skills Developed: Advanced pitching, offensive & defensive strategy
• Values: Leadership development and FUN!

Season Schedule

• Registration begins in Mid-October and closes in Mid-February
• Practices Begin: April 1
• Season Starts: Early May
• Practice Frequency: 2–3 times per week (may include additional practices during the season)
• Practice/Game Time: Weekdays after 5:15 PM
• Games Per Week: No more than 3

Special Events

• Little League Saturdays: 3 special game days during the season (games start as early as 10:00 AM)
• Postseason Tournament: City Championship for Coach Pitch through Majors during the final week of the season

Game Locations

• Ford Field
  Divisions: Coach Pitch (Back Diamond), Modified Kid Pitch, Majors

• Fairfield Elementary
  Divisions: Tee Ball (Back Diamond), Coach Pitch, Modified Kid Pitch (Front Diamond)

• Gateway Field at Maumee Middle School
  Divisions: Juniors, Seniors

Registration Fees

• Tee Ball & Coach Pitch: $120
• Modified Kid Pitch & Majors: $155
• Juniors & Seniors: $175

Important Notes

• All players are guaranteed playing time regardless of skill level.
• Volunteer coaches and team parents are essential to our success — get involved!
• Safety and sportsmanship are top priorities in every division.

We recognize that some players may be ready to play at a higher division based on their skill level and baseball experience. Families may request an optional player evaluation to determine if their child is ready to “play up” in the next age group.

• Evaluations are based on: skill, maturity, safety, and readiness
• Eligibility: Player must be near the top of the age range for their current division
• Approval: Final decision made by league officials and coaching staff

In some cases, a player may also be evaluated to remain in a lower division if their skill level, experience, or confidence suggests they would benefit from additional development time. This ensures a positive experience where every player can grow at their own pace and enjoy the game safely.

How the Draft Works for Maumee Little League

Who Can Play
Any child who lives within the Maumee School District, Maumee city limits, or attends a school inside league boundaries is eligible.

Tryouts
All players attend tryouts where coaches watch them hit, throw, field, and run. This helps coaches see their skills before the draft.

Legacy Players

• If a child is the son/daughter of a manager, coach, or has a sibling already in the league, they are considered a “Legacy Player.”
• These players are evaluated by all managers and must be drafted in the round they are rated for.

Players Who Miss Tryouts

• If a player can’t make tryouts, managers will still rate them.
• Their names then go into a drawing so teams are assigned fairly.

Siblings

• Brothers or sisters entering the draft together are rated the same way as Legacy Players.
• Once one sibling is drafted, the other automatically goes to the same team in the round they were rated for.

The Draft

• Coaches draw numbers to decide the draft order.
• Odd rounds go in order; even rounds go in reverse order (so the team that picked last gets to go first next round).
• The draft continues until all players are selected.

Coaches’ Kids

• If a manager wants a specific parent as their coach, they must request it before the draft. If approved, that child is treated as a Legacy Player.

Team Placement

• Once drafted, a player stays with that team for the season (unless traded or released with board approval).
• Trades can only happen on draft day.

Late Sign-Ups

• Kids who register late will be added to teams in draft order, making sure ages are spread evenly across teams.

Replacing Players

• If a player leaves mid-season, the team will add the next available late applicant.

 In short: kids try out, coaches evaluate, special rules exist for siblings and coaches’ kids, then teams are chosen in a fair draft process.