Welcome to
Falmouth Maine Little League

Opening Day is in late April or early May, and that will kick off the season with Picture Day, uniforms, a celebration, and the first games of the season (for some teams). Practices will be held throughout April, and Assessments often occur in mid March. The regular season ends in mid June after approximately six weeks, although All Stars, and Summer and Fall Ball will usually follow.

No! Falmouth Little League is a developmental league that welcomes children of any experience level. In any given year, there is a wide range of experience and abilities among the players.

For Minors (9-10) and Majors (11-12) Divisions, at least 12 games are scheduled per season (cancellations and reschedules happen). These divisions will have practices during and before the season starts as gym and field availability/weather permits. Softball often has Skills and Drills Sessions, Clinics, All-Teams practice Sessions throughout the season, and more, so check that page for more info. The AA (7-8) Divisions will also have 12 games scheduled running from Opening Day through early June, but generally have much fewer practices and pre-season activities. Tee Ball starts in May, and ends in mid June.

All players at all age Divisions should purchase a baseball/softball glove. Please ensure that the glove size is appropriate for the division of play that your child is enrolled in. The League will provide each player a hat/visor, jersey, and access to team-issued helmets and bats. These are some additional notes about gear: Softball Requirements: Face/Fielders Mask - required for all in-field positions. The team bag will have some, but there are shared. Softball pants for all age Divisions. These can be re-worn, you only really need one pair. Cleats for all divisions. Do NOT purchase metal cleats, they are not permitted in this age of Little League. Soccer and LAX cleats are suitable. Please visit the Softball page to learn about other gear that is not required, but that you might be interested in. Baseball Recommendations: Cleats and Baseball Pants are highly recommended for Divisions AA, AAA, and Majors. These are not necessary for Tee Ball. If your child needs financial assistance, please contact the Little League Board regarding the availability of equipment grants. Additionally, stores like Play it Again Sports, looking on Facebook Marketplace, posting in the local Buy Nothing group, the Falmouth Community Page (anonymous available), and other FB pages like Moms of Maine, and attending a Little League Equipment Swap (often at Opening Day) are excellent places to find used gear that's likely still in great shape.

The league will provide hats/visors and jerseys. Players provide their own cleats, belt, socks and pants. After rosters are announced, please consult with your coach regarding the team colors.

Most home games are played at 65 Depot Rd Falmouth, ME 04105. Tee Ball exclusively plays on the outfield of Big Legion Field. AA Baseball and Softball share Smith Field, and AA Softball uses the Little Legion Softball Field and will engage in Inter-league play to travel. Some games may be moved to Huston Field, or the Middle School Fields as necessary. AAA and Majors Baseball play on Grubb Field and also play Inter-league games, so expect some travel. It's super fun for the players. Minors and Majors Softball play home games on Little Legion Softball Field, sometimes the High School Field, and travel within District 6 for approximately half of their games.

Baseball – League Age Little League Baseball league age is based on a child’s age on August 31 of the current year. Baseball – Example If a child turns 10 on or before August 31, they are league age 10 for baseball that season, even if they are still 9 when the season begins. Softball – League Age Little League Softball league age is based on a child’s age on December 31 of the previous year. Softball – Example If a child turned 10 on or before December 31 of the prior year, they are league age 10 for softball that season, even if they are still 9 when the season begins.

Yes, many players play other sports and engage in other competitive activities like dance, theater, etc. during the Little League season. Many players also engage in travel baseball/softball leagues at the same time. The Board makes every effort to avoid conflicts (e.g., Softball implemented "conflict days" where teams won't play on a day of their choice to avoid conflicts, and Baseball is able to have a more predictable schedule because of their field availability). We are aware that conflicts are still going to happen and players cannot reasonably make every practice for every activity, and we're ok with that outside of All Stars teams. Even still, please make every effort to get your child to as many practices and games as possible. We intentionally have more than nine players on each team to accommodate for inevitable absences, but it is our hope that players will make their best efforts to keep absences to a minimum and to balance conflicts with other sports as evenly as is allowed.

Yes! Little League utilizes volunteers in a number of settings including its Snack Shack, Opening Day Ceremonies, field prep, and tournament staffing. Please contact the Board for additional information.

Usually, yes, unless you ask otherwise. In AAA and Majors, the Baseball VP may place siblings on different teams to keep the teams balanced.

Some divisions accept friend requests. Generally, Tee Ball and AA divisions allow friend requests, and AAA Baseball may consider them, but note that these are never guaranteed. There are a lot of logistics that go into making teams and we can't always guarantee a request. Requests are limited to 2 per player, or 1 in AA Softball. Remember, making new friends is definitely one of the most valuable parts of Little League, so embrace the new faces and have a great time on the fields!

The town will close fields for rain or wet conditions. They make this call usually by 2:00 PM and we will email coaches when possible. Field Closure Info Town of Falmouth If rain comes during the game, the umpires decide whether to delay or cancel. If there’s lightning, play stops right away for at least 30 minutes, and everyone waits in their cars.