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WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO PLAY GIRLS' SOFTBALL?
 
Girls ages 7 through 18 (as of December 31, of the preceding year) who live in the Madison West, Madison Memorial and Middleton-Cross Plains high school attendance areas can play in our league. Unless an area exception is made by the Board of Directors and Little League District Administrator, the player must satisfy both provisions to be eligible. National Little League rules allow participation in only one Little League program at a time.

WHERE/WHEN ARE THE GAMES PLAYED?

Rookie, Minor, Major, & Junior -- Jefferson Middle School Softball Diamonds and diamonds located in Verona, East Madison, & Kennedy Little Leagues.

Senior & Big -- Jefferson Middle School Softball Diamonds and other area little league fields.

Season play begins in mid-May for Rookie, Minor and Major Lgs and concludes by the end of July. Each team will have practices, as well.  Junior, Senior and Big Leagues begin at a later date (mainly after the high school season has ended).

HOW DO YOU REGISTER & WHAT DOES IT COST?

Registration is done online through WMLL's Online Registration system from 1/5/12 thru 2/29/12. The system can be accessed via the WMLL website (www.wmll.org). All registrations (except some scholarship requests) must be paid at the end of the online registration process.  WMLL accepts credit cards, debit cards and e-checks for your convenience.  Use of e-checks saves WMLL costs in processing payments so please consider that option of payment.

Please email any questions to "registrar@wmll.org."

Everyone who plans to play at WMLL in 2012 must submit a completed registration form via the online system. Registration begins January 5, 2012 and the deadline is February 29, 2012, in order to be guaranteed a roster spot on a team.   Late registrations are NOT guaranteed a spot on a team if leagues are full...these players will be placed on a waiting list in the order the registrations were received.

The fee for each player is $175 ($125 for Rookie Lg), if registration is submitted online by the end of the day on February 5, 2012.   Fee is $190 ($140 for Rookie Lg) if registering AFTER Feb 5, 2012. There is a $50 discount per player for the third or more players from same family.  All fees must be paid online at time of registration. Partial scholarships are available for players who are eligible for free or reduced lunch at their school. Parents may submit scholarship requests at the end of the online registration process.  WMLL reserves the right to verify eligibility with player's school principal.  A minimum player fee of $50 will be required of all scholarship applicants.

WHAT ABOUT REFUND REQUESTS?

Check the league calendar on this website for the current season deadlines for requesting refunds.  Basically, refunds will be granted if requested prior to the deadlines, which are a day or two prior to league drafts.  NO refunds will be granted after the draft except for injuries or families moving away from the area.

WHAT IS THE SKILLS SESSION AND WHO IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND?

The skills session is designed to promote parity among our teams by giving coaches an opportunity to see players prior to the league drafts. Our aim is to have well-balanced, competitive teams.

Tentative Location and Times for 2012 Skills Session: All registered softball players ages 7-14 must attend a skills evaluation session on March 24, 2012, at the Memorial High School Field House (201 South Gammon Road).  Players new to WMLL must bring a copy of their birth certificates to the skills session

WHAT IS THE SCHEDULE FOR THE SKILLS SESSION AND WHAT DOES MY CHILD NEED TO BRING?

Softball player skill session times:

WHAT TO BRING TO SKILLS CLINIC

1) Players new to WMLL must bring their official birth certificate or a copy
2) Glove and gym shoes
3) Bat and batting gloves if you wish

2012 WMLL Softball League Contacts (tentative):

Rookie League Coordinator -- Chip Hunter, 345-7851, hunterfamily@charter.net
Minor League Coordinator -- Chip Hunter, 345-7851, hunterfamily@charter.net
Major League  Coordinator -- Tom Heneghan, 256-9233, theneghan@whdlaw.com
Junior League  Coordinator -- Mike Metcalf, 848-7639, mmetcalf12@charter.net
Senior League  Coordinator -- Randy Norton, 279-0384, randaln@charter.net

-- Tom Heneghan, WMLL President, 256-9233, theneghan@whdlaw.com
-- Chip Hunter, WMLL VP-Softball, 345-7851, hunterfamily@charter.net
-- WMLL Exec. Director & Scholarship Info: Bill Battista, 239-6161, board@wmll.org
-- Registration: Randy Norton, 279-0384, randaln@charter.net
-- Sponsorships: Bob Jordan, 848-9921, sponsor@wmll.org