Spring is just around the corner, which means it’s time for baseball season! Home to two little league organizations, Marple Township Little League (MTLL) and South Marple Little League (SMLL), Marple offers children ages 4-12 the opportunity to learn life lessons, make new friends and develop a love of the game.
Player registrations for both programs are wrapping up this month, and plans are underway for player evaluations, team assignments, opening day parades and family-fun special events. The season will begin in early April and continue through June.
Run by dedicated volunteers and chartered members of Little League Baseball, these two leagues provide a healthy environment to play ball and to build self-confidence and self-esteem. Each league requires residency or attendance at a school within the league borders.
MTLL was founded in 1951 and serves boys and girls of the Marple Newtown area. Its goal is to encourage participation, develop character and discipline and promote teamwork. MTLL sponsors divisions from tee-ball to the more competitive majors and minors divisions as well as tournament teams.
New to MTLL this year is a Challenger League for individuals ages 4-18 with intellectual and physical challenges. The Challenger League will allow these individuals to enjoy the benefits of Little League participation in an environment structured to their abilities. For more information call 484-888-8780 or email challenger.mtll@gmail.com.
South Marple Little League serves children who attend St. Pius X, Loomis Elementary, Paxon Hollow Middle School, and St. Francis of Assisi. Offering tee-ball, minor and major competitive baseball and softball teams, as well as tournament teams, SMLL is an ideal environment for players to excel and for families to enjoy their time at the fields. SMLL kicks off their season on Saturday, April 1 with their annual parade from Lawrence Park Shopping Center to the baseball fields located behind Loomis Elementary School.
Every season brings new possibilities, and the goal of these
leagues is to ensure a safe and happy environment for families to enjoy the great game of baseball! More than just a game, youth baseball and softball teach life lessons that build stronger communities and individuals. For more information, visit the league websites at www.MTLL.org and www.SMLL.org.