What format is the league?
The league is currently split into three recreational groups, simply known as Division 1,
Division 2 and Division 3. Depending on the total number of teams in the League, we
sometimes have also had two groups. We used to have a Team Entry Division (explained below), but due to a lack of interest, there has been no such division for the last three years. The Executive is assessing whether or not this division will return.

Recreational Division
All divisions are made up of 6 to 8 teams. The recreational division was split into two divisions to keep broadening the variety of opponents, but also to keep play at relatively the same level - more competitive and fun. The division is re-organized each year based on the number of teams playing and to maximize the number of games played during the regular season. In order to get onto a recreational division team, you register with the league as an individual member and are put onto an existing team.

Team Entry
Team Entry is a division that was formed for those individuals who have their own team put together and would like to enter an entire team as opposed to joining as an individual. Historically, teams in this division are of a higher calibre, ranking D or C with SPN.

What is the average age of the league members?
Most members are in the range of 24 to 38 years of age.

What are the rules for the league?
The league uses the Slo-Pitch National rules and regulations except for a few exceptions. Exceptions can be found in the Bylaws section of this website.

Does the league have umpires?
The MMRSL uses umpires that are carded by Slo-Pitch National. Each of the games has one umpire and there are two umpires used for the playoff semi-finals and finals.

Does the league use a mat?
No, this league does not use a mat. The umpire makes the call on the strikes and balls.

How many games do you play in a year?
The amount of games varies slightly from year to year based on the amount of teams in the league. Over the past few years, we have played approximately 26-28 games in a season.

What night of the week are your games?
The MMRSL has most games scheduled on Sunday nights and we try to ensure that every team is playing on Sundays. Each team may also play on a Tuesday night and will also have the odd Monday night throughout the season for re-scheduled games. Every Monday and Tuesday is available to the League and scheduling each year determines the extent to which we have to play during the week. We do not schedule games on Sunday's or Monday’s of long weekends.

How many games do you play in a night?
On most nights, teams will play two games, either against the same team in their division or against two teams across divisions. Each game is approximately 70 minutes in length.

What are the game times?
Four games are scheduled each Sunday night at 5:45, 7:00, 8:15, and 9:30. Weekday games are scheduled in the last three game time slots. There are only three games on Mondays and Tuesdays because the earliest game time is too difficult for members to accommodate.

Where do we play?
The MMRSL has used up to 7 diamonds in the Mississauga area and you can find more details about the Parks section of this website.

What calibre is the league?
The league has a range of team caliber's. Each of the recreational teams have individual members put on them in such a way to even out the level of the teams. The recreational division would be made up of mainly "E" teams with some low level "D" teams. The team entry teams have control over their players levels and tend to be about "D" level with some "C" level teams.

Does the league have any events?
The MMRSL holds a few events each year for it's members. Each year in June, there is the MMRSL Invitational Slo-Pitch Tournament held out of Dunton Athletic Fields on Kennedy Rd. in Mississauga. Additionally, there are meetings throughout the year for all members to voice their opinions and ideas. In November each year, the MMRSL holds an Annual Banquet in Mississauga, with over 90% of members surveyed wanting one each year. For more information regarding any upcoming events please reference the Meetings/Events section of this website.

What are the league fees?
Reviewed by the Executive Committee each year, the fees for the 2007 season were $160-$165 and included all your games and related costs (diamonds, umpires, bases, spikes, equipment bag as needed, game balls) and the League banquet. Refunds are not issued to players if they don't play all of their games or take advantage of the banquet. Circumstances under which refunds are issued are outlined in the Rules/Constitution section.