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Main Event Overview

Tryouts - Sample times - Actual dates and times posted on Home Page

Where: Grosse Pointe South High School - Main Gym
When: Typically, mid March

Time: Varies by Age

Based on player's age on April 30th

Age 6:           4:45 registration.    Tryouts end at 6:45.

Age 7:           4:45 registration.      Tryouts end at 6:45.

Age 8:           2:15 registration.      Tryouts end at 4:45.

Age 9:           12:00 registration.    Tryouts end at 2:30.

Age 10:         4:15 registration.      Tryouts end at 6:45.

Age 11:         2:15 registration.      Tryouts end at 4:45.

Age 12:         12:00 registration.    Tryouts end at 2:30.

Junior, Senior, Big League

Junior League tryouts (ages 13 and 14) are typically also scheduled at Grosse Pointe South High School.

Senior, Big League tryouts (ages 15 - 18) are typically announced at a future date.

Photo Day - Actual date and times posted on Home Page

Where: Pierce Middle School

When: Typically, late March or early April

Time: Varies by Team

Team and individual photos will be available.

Field Day - There is lots of work to be done to prepare the fields for the season so please come help us!

We need parents and kids to get our fields in tip top shape for the season opener.

When: Typically early April

Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Food and beverages will be provided!

Field captains will be assigned to direct adult volunteers on areas needing attention. Children volunteer activities will be more passive.

Opening Day! Invite all your family and friends to come and help kick-off the season!

The celebration typically opens on the first Saturday in May with the traditional Parade of Teams followed by Opening Day ceremonies at Art Getz Field. Here are some of the days fun filled activities:

Parade of Teams (starts promptly at 11:00 am, players should arrive no later than 10:45 am)
Opening Day Ceremonies
Singing of the National Anthem
Ceremonial First Pitch
Hot dogs, beverages and snacks
50/50 raffle
Little League Baseball games

The Parade of Teams will be accompanied by the Grosse Pointe Park Public Safety Department.

Parent Party - Come and enjoy an evening of socializing

When: Typically the second Saturday in May, 7:30 pm (Membership meeting starts at 7:00 pm)

Where: Tompkins Center at Windmill Pointe Park

Hot Dogs and Hamburgers provided by GPPLL
Beer provided by Atwater Brewery
Bring an appetizer, salad or dessert to share

Tournament Teams

Tournament teams are selected to compete in the Little League Tournament. Teams are announced towards the end of the regular season. Players must play on a Little League Regular Season team to be eligible for selection to a Tournament Team. Typically, the teams are as follows:

8/9 Year Old District Team (Some years, there may be separate 8 and 9 Year Old teams for this tournament)
9/10 Year Old District Team
10/11 Year Old Team
11/12 Year Old District Team
11/12 Year Old International Team
Junior League District Team
Senior League District Team
Big League District Team

Second Season

Second Season is offered following the Little League A - Majors Regular Season.

Provides a more relaxed style of baseball while giving players an opportunity to develop skills and enjoy the game through out the summer months.
Typically starts in July and goes through mid August.
Practices are typically held once a week with games typically scheduled twice per week.
Roster sizes are expanded to accommodate family vacations.
Players are placed on teams by Managers with the goal to balance skills and experience between teams.

Players must play on a Little League Regular Season team to be eligible for Second Season.

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