Division & Registration Fees

Season Events & Schedules

Coaching Opportunities

Uniforms, Equipment & Shopping

FALL 2019 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

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GET YOUR KIDS OUTSIDE TO PLAY BASEBALL!

The 2019 Fall season registration is now open.  The registration fee includes all clinics, practices, games, baseball jersey and hat.  Little League Baseball teaches your kids how to be part of a team and binds them to the community. Boys and girls of all skill levels welcome.  We evaluate the kids and assign them to a team to make each division competitive and ensure your kids a fantastic, memorable experience!  For more information on the Fall 2019 season, email us at info@mmllbaseball.com...

 

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DIVISIONS & REGISTRATION FEES:

League.  Based on your home address or school address, Little League mandates which local baseball league your son or daughter can play. Our local league is called McDowell Mountain. Our sister league is called Desert Foothills. To check which league you should register, Find Your League.

Divisions.  The T-Ball division is for the youngest players (4-6 years old)...the kids get a few pitches and if necessary hit from a tee. The Farm division is coach-pitch (7-8 years old). The Minors division (9-10 years old) and Majors division (11-12 years old) is kid-pitch with hired umpires. During the Fall seasons, we often combine the Minors and Majors to create an "Upper" division so we can field enough teams and keep it competitive.  The Juniors division (13-14 years old) are all kid-pitch with hired umpires. Your child should be registered for the division based on his or her age on August 31, 2019...this is their "league age." Sometimes we'll move a kid up or down based on skill level, multiple family registrations, or safety concerns. During the Fall seasons, we often will combine the Minors and Majors to create an "Upper" division so we can field enough teams and keep it competitive.

2019 Fall Season Registration Fees. T-Ball $129; Farm $149; Minors/Majors/Juniors $169. Multiple registrations receive a $25 discount.  All clinics, evaluations, practices, and games are included in the Registration Fee as well as a team baseball jersey and hat.

Because the fall season typically has less registrations than Spring, the number of teams may vary and the schedule will be lighter than our Spring season and Saturdays are typically left open to allow families to participate in traditional Fall sports. Ages 5-8 traditionally have games on Friday nights and have one weekly practice. Ages 9-12 also traditionally have games on Fridays but may occasionally play on other nights too. QUESTIONS? Email Coach Phil at phil@philgrossfield.com or call/text his cell at (619) 549-9797.

 

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EVENTS & SCHEDULE:

Events. All events are posted in the schedule below (this schedule is updated frequently so check back often...). Once registered you will receive emails on scheduled events and instructions for signing up, etc.

• Clinics are optional events run by coaches to give the kids instruction on specific aspects of the game, i.e., hitting and pitching. Clinics vary in time, scope and structure. 
• Verification day is a mandatory event where parents bring a birth certificate for age verification and proof of address which is mandated by the Little League organization.
• Evaluations are mandatory events for Farm, Minors, and Majors players (T-Ballers are excluded). The purpose of evaluations is to provide the coaches with an idea of each player's skill level. The coaches use this information when drafting teams in order to avoid one dominate team at the expense of a winless team which ensures the kids have a fantstic, memorable experience. Each kid will field a few ground balls, a few pop-ups, hit a few pitches and run to first base. A schedule for evaluations will be emailed so you'll know exactly when you are expected to be at the field.

2019 Schedule.  All times may be adjusted - check back for updates.  Emails will go out to all registrants with specific information for these events.

May, 2019	Fall Season Registration Opens	Location NA
August 23 5:00p - 8:00p	EVALUATIONS:  Farm and Upper (Minors/Majors) Divisions	Copper Ridge Fields*** Field #1 and 2
August 25-27	Coaches draft teams, teams announced, practice/game schedules released	Location NA
Sept 6	PLAY BALL - First Games of Fall Season Begin...	TBD
Sept 7-8 11:00a - 8:00p	NAKED BBQ PROMOTION!   30% of all proceeds go towards local Little League Baseball!	10240 N 90th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Sept 6	PLAY BALL - First Games of Fall Season Begin...	TBD

***Locations:

Aztec Field:  13636 N 100th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85260.
CR1, CR2, CR6, CR7 aka Copper Ridge Fields:  10101 E Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85255.

QUESTIONS?  Email Coach Phil at phil@philgrossfield.com or call/text his cell at (619) 549-9797.

 

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COACH A TEAM OR ASSIST & SPEND QUALITY TIME WITH YOUR KIDS:  

All teams are coached and managed by Moms and Dads just like you...join us for a fun and fulfilling way to spend time with your kids and make friends in the community!  If you're interested but not sure what it's all about, or for any other reason please feel free to call or text Coach Phil on his cell at (619) 549-9797 or email phil@philgrossfield.com. 

 

 

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UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT:

Glove.  Your son or daughter will need a glove. Make sure it’s not too small and do your best to soften it up before your first practice - it should be soft enough to close freely.  If you have a new glove that is stiff, here's a 4-minute video from the professional Glove Guru at Wilson Sports on how to soften/break-in a stiff glove.

Batting Gloves.  Some coaches recommend them and some don't - it's your call. The argument against batting gloves is that kids become dependent on them. The argument for batting gloves is that it gives a kid more confidence and if the ball isn't hit on the sweet spot it's less likely to sting.

Bats.  Your son or daughter will need a bat. All bats must have the USA Baseball logo on the barrel (see below)…without it the bat is not allowed. Bat speed is critical so be sure to get a bat that is the right size for your Little Leaguer...below is a guide on the size of the bat you should consider. 

  

Uniforms.  All kids will be supplied with a jersey and hat. Below are the things you will need to buy but keep in mind that your Coach will tell you the colors required so wait until you get some instruction before you purchase. Also, you might want to consider getting more than one pair - games and practices don't wait for the laundry to get done!  Here's what you'll need before the first practice: 

(1)  baseball pants for games and practices,
(2)  baseball uniform belt,
(3)  baseball socks for games and practices,
(4)  baseball cleats, and
(5)  a protective cup and support brief for boys which is required for practices and games. 

Shopping.  Some good places to shop are:

• Between the Lines - ***PREFERRED***  FRIEND OF LITTLE LEAGUE!  They give us price reductions on league equipment and give our Registrants discounts.  Be sure to tell them you're with McDowell Mountain or Desert Foothills Little League. (Scottsdale Rd. and Thunderbird)
• Baseball Express - Team Express (www.teamexpress.com) - Contact Keith Martin at (866) 816-9892 extension 4914 or keith.martin@teamexpress.com. Tell him your with MMLL and Coach Phil Grossfield
• Big 5 Sporting Goods (14987 N. Northsight Blvd)
• Dicks Sporting Goods (7000 E Mayo Blvd)
• Play It Again Sports - good economical way to shop for an ever-growing child (32^nd & Greenway – just west of the 51)

QUESTIONS?  Email Coach Phil at phil@philgrossfield.com or call/text his cell at (619) 549-9797.