Who can play Summer Ball?
Summer Ball is for players ages 5-12. We will offer the following divisions. Tee Ball (5-6), Rookie (6*, 7-8), Farm (8-9), Minors/Majors (9*, 10-12). Age is based on the 2025 Little League Baseball age chart (reference Player Eligibility). 

Will there be Summer Softball?
Yes, there will be softball with the same divisions as baseball. League age is different than for baseball. Age is based on the 2025 Little League Softball age chart (reference Player Eligibility).

Can I play with my friend?
Yes! Players can request friends and coaches. We encourage players to sign up with a friend who they may not have had the opportunity to play with during the regular season. We will try to honor as many request as possible without compromising competitive balance. Rosters are built with great care, mindful of players' skill levels, and are evenly balanced between older players and younger players. You will have fun and make new friends no matter what team you are on!

How much does Summer Ball cost?
2025 Summer Ball registration will be $85 for Tee Ball and $90 per player for all other divisions. Your registration fee includes the player's team performance tee-shirt, field maintenance, and all the associated expense of running the summer program. Summer Ball fees cover 12 games. The season is 6 weeks, with 2 games per week Monday through Thursday.

Are there scholarships for Summer Ball?
We offer a limited number of scholarships for Summer Ball based on need. Scholarship applications need to be submitted by Monday, June 16 in order to be considered. See our Scholarship page for more information and the online application.

What are the Summer Ball Dates?
The Summer Ball season will begin on July 7th, 2025, and end August 14th, 2025. Summer Ball teams are scheduled to play 12 games. Each team will play two games per week on weeknights Monday through Thursday.

When and where are games played?
Games start between 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Monday through Thursday nights. No weekends! Games are played at the Mukilteo Little League Complex and Lynndale Park in Lynnwood. Exact days and times are TBA. A select few games may be at other fields if registration is high enough.

Who are the Coaches?
Spring teams are highly encouraged to register to stay together and continue the fun playing in the summer. As with the Little League Spring season, Summer Ball coaches are all volunteers who give many hours of their time to help. We always need more coaches, assistants, and umpires for summer. If that interests you, contact us and register to help with Summer Ball team this year!

Are there practices?
Coaches have the option of scheduling one "get to know you" practice before the summer season starts, but there are no practices thereafter. If for some reason a game is cancelled the coaches are encouraged to keep the time and have a practice instead as there rescheduling is unlikely for summer.

How many players are on a team?
Summer Ball teams are made up of 12-15 players in order to accommodate absence due to busy family summer schedules.

What rules are enforced, especially regarding pitching?
Summer Ball uses the standard MLL Minors (9-12) and Rookie (7-8) division rules. In the 9–12-year-old division, pitchers are limited to a maximum of two innings per week, and there is limited pitching by 12-year-old players. Your child's coach will have a more complete set of rules and summer-specific guidelines.

My child has never played ball before. Is Summer Ball a good starting point for them?
Yes! The Summer Ball program is designed for more of a "neighborhood pickup game" feel, and players do not receive the structured and intentional developmental experience that they would during the regular season. However, many players have begun their softball and baseball careers in Summer Ball and are thriving today!

Can my child play up a division in Summer?
Playing up in Summer Ball is generally discouraged. To ensure competitiveness between leagues and teams we do not want players to learn to play at the next level without any practices and when other players have been playing all spring at that level. Special exceptions may be made with an assessment, but we do not have time or resources to do assessments for summer. It is expected that players will play in the same division they played in spring and that players who have not played will play in an age-appropriate division.

Will  the Snack Shack be open?
The snack shack will be open all summer and we will continue with our expanded menu as long as we have the volunteers to keep it open! The league needs you to sign up to volunteer. If you are interested in helping out with the Snack Shack, please email [email protected]  and [email protected].

Free Hot Dogs?
One of the most highly anticipated parts of summer ball is the Free Hot Dogs Night at Mukilteo Little League. This year it will be on Tuesday nights starting at 5pm. Jim Tinsley Real Estate has graciously agreed to sponsor this for one more year. Jim provides free hot dogs for everyone at the Mukilteo Little League Complex every Tuesday night! Just show up and enjoy a free Famous MLL Dog! We are looking for someone to take on this or a similar sponsorship next year and beyond. If you are interested, please reach out!

There’s a movie night too?
Yes! Following the final night of the summer season, Field 1 transforms into a movie theater for the evening and league sponsor Jim Tinsley – Real Estate, presents The Sandlot on a large screen for everyone to enjoy.

How do I register?
Register online at www.mukilteolittleleague.com. Registration will open on May 1. The deadline to register is June 21. Late registrations may be allowed depending on registration numbers and teams counts. Please register early!

How do I coach Summer Ball?
We are looking for coaches for our Summer Ball teams this year. Summer Ball has a different vibe from the regular season and the requirements of a coach are different. We are looking for coaches who are ready to keep it light and loose, to give new opportunities to players, to help develop their skills and help them succeed, and most of all to have fun!

Who do I contact with questions?
Darin Goodpaster is our coordinator for Summer Ball. E-mail any questions to [email protected].