What Spring Ball programs are offered?
COED:
•  Tee Ball, typically league ages 4-5
•  Minor A (Coach Pitch played on tee ball sized field), typically league ages 6-7
•  Minor AA (Machine Pitch), typically league ages 7-8

Softball Only:
•  Minor AA (Coach Pitch), typically league ages 6-8

Baseball & Softball:
•  Minor AAA (Player Pitch), typically league ages 9-10
•  Majors, typically league ages 11-12

Baseball Only:
•  Intermediate (50/70 pitching & bases), typically league ages 12-13

Baseball & Softball:
•  Juniors (60/90 pitching & bases for baseball), typically league ages 13-14
•  Seniors (60/90 pitching & bases for baseball), typically league ages 15-16


What is meant by “League Age”?
The league age of your child may not be their current, actual age. Your child will play as their league age for the entirety of the season. League age is determined by the following cutoff dates:

•  Baseball - child’s age on August 31st, 2026
•  Softball - child’s age on January 1st, 2026

How are teams formed?
•  Teams will be formed based on coach requests made in the registration system. MILL will attempt to fill all requests where possible but can’t guarantee all will be fulfilled.
•  NOTE: For competitive balance reasons, Majors division and up teams may be built based on a draft by the coaches. No tryout required. This will be a decision made by the board of directors as needed.

What is the cost of Fall Ball?
•  $85 per player for all divisions. A discount included for siblings. A late fee applies after August 4th, 2025.

When will I find out what team my player is on?
•  Rosters will be published the week of August 11th & head coaches will contact players.

Are jerseys or uniforms provided?
•  Fall ball participants will receive a jersey and hat only for all divisions.

What equipment does my child need to play?
•  All players require a batting helmet, fielding glove and bat.
•  Cleats are recommended for divisions AA & above.
•  Metal cleats are ONLY allowed for Intermediate 50/70, Juniors & Seniors divisions.
•  Athletic cups are required for male players that will be playing the position of catcher.

How often do players practice?
•  Practices will begin no sooner than August 18th.
•  AA Divisions and below will have 2 activities per week, (2 practices or 1 practice/1 game).
•  AAA and above will have 3 scheduled instances per week: 2 practices per week, before games begin and once games begin, teams will not hold more than 3 instances per week combined between practices and games.
•  Practice start times on weeknights are typically 5 pm for Minor AAA and younger and 7 pm for Majors and older and 1-2 hours in length.

Where will practices be held?
•  Mitchell Ellington, MILA, Audubon, and Tropical depending on the number of teams & head coach preference.

How long does the Fall Ball season run?
•  Practices will begin no sooner than August 18th.
•  Games will run through a 10-week schedule beginning September 8th.
•  1 game per week for AA and down divisions.
•  1-2 games per week for AAA and up divisions with a max of 15 games total.

When will games be played?  
•  Begin no sooner than September 8th.
•  50/70, Juniors, & Seniors —> typically weeknights
•  Majors —> typically Mondays & Fridays
•  Minor AAA —> typically Tuesdays & Saturdays
•  Minor AA —> typically one day per week
•  Minor A & Tee Ball —> typically Saturdays

Where will games be located?
•  Primarily at Mitchell Ellington followed by MILA and Audubon.
•  Interleague games will be scheduled for the AAA divisions and up depending on the number of teams in each division otherwise all games will be in-house only.
•  Off-site locations for inter-league games with other nearby leagues such as Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach, Rockledge, Cocoa, Port St. John, Titusville (IRC) and Mims are likely. 
•  Older divisions and softball may also play games in Viera, Melbourne, and Satellite Beach, etc.

How can I get involved and volunteer with Merritt Island Little League (MILL)?
•  MILL is operated SOLELY on a volunteer basis.
•  If you would like to volunteer as a head coach, assistant, team mom, umpire, etc., you can communicate that during your child’s registration process.
•  If you would like additional information, please send us an email at [email protected]