Plymouth-Canton Little League (PCLL) offers a variety of great programs, especially Little League sanctioned softball.

“In July 2024, the girls took home PCLL’s first-ever softball district title, followed up by a competitive run at states in Marquette,” said Coach Chris Roring. “PCLL offers both a spring and fall season.”

PCLL offers a wide variety of different skill levels.

“We offer Little League regular season, followed by a chance to compete in the Little League World Series softball tournament and a Lightning softball travel program,” Roring said. “Michigan has 16 districts and we’re part of the 16th District, which has 13 leagues. The chain of competition is districts, states, Midwest regionals, and if you win that, you compete in the annual Little League World Series, which is televised on ESPN.”

The age range varies from novice to competitive.

“We offer full windmill fastpitch softball,” Roring said. “The ages are 7-8 coach pitch, 9-10 minors, 10-12 majors, 13-14 juniors. After age 14 players usually continue with their local high school. Beyond that they’ll have the opportunity to play in college.”

Players must live within the boundaries of Plymouth, Canton, Westland, south Northville, and west Garden City.

“The majority are from Plymouth-Canton,” Roring said. “We play on several different fields, predominately at Massey Field and McClumpha Park.”

PCLL has 25 people on the leadership team, including softball player-agent Ryan Bloom and new president Jeremy Greenleaf.

“PCLL has provided our family some wonderful opportunities,” Bloom said. “Our daughter has made lifelong friends through her teammates, grown in the game of softball and has been given the experience of competing at a high level.”

Beloved outgoing president Jeff Holt was at the helm for 10 years.

“We love working with community partners and giving back,” Holt said. “It’s all about the kids. Our leadership is great. Everyone is background-checked, fully committed and striving to help these kids.”

Founded in 2003, PCLL is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and an officially sanctioned and chartered chapter of the national Little League.

“Team sports are great, especially Little League” Holt said. “You’re playing on green grass in the sunshine, breathing fresh air. Little League is also the world’s largest youth sports organization. It’s about perseverance, building confidence and self-esteem and working together toward a common goal. Coach Roring, for example, blended his group of girls into a high-energy machine.”

Overall, it seems there are many long-term benefits for kids playing team sports.

“Playing rec league softball is good for development,” Roring said. “It’s good for personal growth, friendship, teamwork, and even helps build and strengthen cognitive skills that help with your kids’ school and personal life.”

The league loves the Plymouth-Canton area.

“We all have families here, we love it,” Roring said. “The community is diverse and offers great exposure to many different cultures and ethnicities.”

So if you are looking for a great endeavor for your daughter, something constructive they can do locally and safely, you may want to check out PCLL Softball.

“Dedication, energy, effort,” Holt said. “The kids learn a whole range of positive things on the team. Showing up is half the battle because hey, nothing happens if you don’t try.”

Registration is currently open for the spring 2025 season. Come out and let’s play some ball! Homepage https://www.ply-canll.com. For more information email plycanlittleleague@gmail.com.