Fall Season Overview
The fall season is designed as an instructional program, featuring a schedule of six games or clinics. All rules and regulations are set by District 19 Little League, not MWLL.
Schedule
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Games & Clinics: Primarily held on Saturday mornings and afternoons.
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Season Dates: September 6th through October 11th, including Columbus Day weekend.
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Rainouts: Rescheduled for Sundays when possible; alternate days may be used if needed due to field or weather constraints.
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Final Schedules: Will be distributed the first week of September.
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Practice Times: Determined by each volunteer coach’s availability.
Understanding “Little League Age”
“Little League age” is the official age used to determine player eligibility and division placement, ensuring fair and safe competition.
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Sport
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Age Determination Cutoff
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Example
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Baseball
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Age as of August 31 (current year)
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If a child turns 9 on September 1, their Little League age for baseball is 8, since they were 8 on August 31.
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Softball
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Age as of December 31 (previous year)
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This system means a player's Little League age may differ from their actual age at registration, based on these cutoff dates.
Age Group Details
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Ages 4–8: Participate in age-specific instructional clinics and inter-squad scrimmages on Saturday mornings and early afternoons.
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Ages 9–16: Compete against teams from other towns in Orange County, with both home and away games. The season concludes with a single-elimination Harvest Cup tournament.
Equipment Requirements
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All Players: Must bring their own glove, bat, cleats, and batting helmet.
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Softball Players: Strongly encouraged to wear a face protector.
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Baseball Players: Required to wear a protective cup.
Additional Information
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Minimum Play Requirements: Players must meet these to be eligible for the Harvest Cup tournament.
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Team Assignments: Made in September; coaches will contact players directly.
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Coaching Volunteers: A league representative will reach out to all who have volunteered.
Registration Requirement
To complete your registration:
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Print and sign the linked Medical Release Form (mandatory for participation as required by Little League International).
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If registering online, submission of the completed Medical Release Form is required to finalize registration.
For any further questions or clarifications, please await additional details from your coach or league representative.