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We are very proud to present this fast pitch softball opportunity to youth girls interested in high-level competition.
Our league is a very economical alternative to other youth oriented summer programs. The
MMFL Bylaws
clarify our formal structure.
Membership
Membership into the MMFL is open to any group, team or organization with enough girls/players in an
appropriate age group to participate as a team. We split our league into 5 age groups, 10 and under (10U), 12 and under (12U), 14 and under (14U),
16 and under (16U), and 18 and under (18U). The oldest girl in any one of the 5 age categories cannot exceed that age
as of December 31 of the previous year in which the team will participate. In other words, if the oldest girl was 16 years old on
December 31st of the previous year, she could play 16U throughout the current year. If she turned 17 on January 1st or anytime thereafter
in the current year, she can still play 16U for that year.
See the current
Rules Page
for specific details.
Although the MMFL is perhaps the strongest, most competitive Junior Olympic fast pitch softball league in Wisconsin,
not all of our teams are National competitors. The league Board of Directors make every attempt possible
to split the age groups into appropriate divisions for competitive reasons. In preparation of these divisions, the Board will
take any comments or notations from our teams as to their anticipated quality of play, and place them accordingly.
The general quality of a team and the competition they face throughout the regular
season is very important to the girls, their parents and opposing teams.
The league season generally runs from mid June through the end of July. In most cases, the league will wait for the conclusion of the
WIAA High School State Tournament. Some of our younger age groups may start earlier. The MMFL
GrandSlam Tournament is another feature of the
league whereby registered MMFL teams receive a
substantial discount for entry. This tournament is
usually held the last weekend of June. The regular
league season usually concludes around the first week of
August.
This web site is updated on a regular basis to keep everyone current with our information.
Board of Directors and Meetings
Our membership is made up of teams that blanket Southeastern Wisconsin. Coaches and/or club managers have
the opportunity to meet at least 2 times per year to discuss current business. They will vote on matters affecting the league as presented by the Board, and every year new board members can be elected or re-elected. These board members, the Board of Directors, are essentially those members that run the league throughout the year. Questions and concerns about the league or its actions should be directed to them. See our
Contacts Page
.
The
MMFL By-Laws
further define our elected officials.
Communication and Web Site
Because the MMFL is purely a voluntary organization, this web site, www.mmfl.org, has proven to be the best way to
communicate information to our teams, parents and clubs. The site is updated almost daily with News, Scheduling, Classifieds, etc.
E-mail is perhaps the best way to get in touch with any of the board members when necessary. Use our
Contacts
link from any "Bat Rack - Menu" to send a message to the Board.
Games and Fields
All MMFL games are scheduled as double headers. Unfortunately, fields available to the league are spread
over Southeastern Wisconsin, we feel that the double header policy is in the best interest of everyone involved.
Car pooling would be a recommended mode of transportation for teams traveling significant distances. Games are
scheduled to start at 6:30 PM, with an 80 minute time limit. 10 minutes will be scheduled between each game.
Games will be played and umpired under the guidelines and rules of the Amateur Softball Association (ASA). Special
league rules superseding the ASA are listed on our web site.
Insurance
Insurance through the league is mandatory to participate in the MMFL. Utilizing specific
insurance outside the league is no longer an option for reduced rates into the MMFL. Our insurance will be provided
and included in your registration fees through the Bolinger Insurance Agency, an ASA affiliate.
For specific professional details, you can go directly to the
Bollinger Insurance web site. Or, you can also call them at 1-800-526-1379
for information that may not be listed. "Individual" type insurance will be purchased by the MMFL, however
teams as a whole are included. More league specific information can also be found on our
Insurance Page.
The league itself will handle obtaining insurance through the Bollinger Insurance Company.
We will not be dealing with an intermediate ASA Commissioner to handle these transactions for us.
The league will be purchasing INDIVIDUAL insurance, not team insurance, and will be handling any requests for
Certificates of Insurance and/or additional policy riders where needed.
All teams joining the MMFL will be insured during ANY amateur softball event
as long as their players, coaches and scorekeepers are listed on
the team roster.
Insurance coverage will run from January 1, through December 31 as long as team
members are registered on-line.
Registration and Scheduling
Presently, on-line league registration will open up on December 1st. Because of the enormous growth within the MMFL, and the limited supply of facilities (lighted fields) and quality
umpires, we will be limiting the number of teams in the MMFL. If your team is new to the MMFL, you may
consider bringing one or more lighted fields for our use.
When and if your team is accepted into the league, this pledge
could assure you of a
home field advantage for a majority of your games! Returning teams registering and paying their down payment
will have entry priority back into the league until and
through December 31st. After
December 31, any other teams registered and their
deposit on file will be accepted on a first come, first
served basis, based on their registration date and time.
April 1st is the deadline for;
Final registration payment
(**** Items listed below will be accessible from the secure area of our website)
Unplayable dates as well as 3 weekend available dates
Team quality questionnaires
Initial team rosters
When players, coaches and scorekeepers are entered on-line, a printed formal roster form is available
and must be signed by players, and parents (when under the age of 18).
Preliminary rosters must be signed and delivered to the MMFL via our formal mailing address
on our Contact Page before these team members will be insured. Rosters can be updated on-line anytime
and sent in with the newly added members. Final rosters are due in by April 1st.
Scheduling will begin after April 1st and be completed and posted on the web site before the end of May. Every
attempt possible will be made to accommodate those unplayable dates supplied by teams.
Once schedules are set and posted, they will be final. League rules specifically state strict penalties for
game forfeitures.
The cost to participate in the MMFL can vary from year to year depending on budgetary planning.
Included will be 14 league games, player insurance for an entire year, ASA membership,
and official MMFL league softballs.
JOIN the MMFL
WISCONSIN'S #1 FAST PITCH SOFTBALL LEAGUE
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