Answers to commonly asked questions…
What is the minimum age requirement to play in the MOFL?
Our league is a men’s 50+ league. You must be 50 years of age or turning 50 during the year you register to play.
How much does it cost to play in the MOFL?
For 2024 player fees are $225 if paid by Jan 01/24 and $250 after that date. Your team jersey is included, but it must be returned at the end of the year.
What forms of payment are accepted?
We prefer that the player fee is paid at the same time as the registration form submission via an E-transfer to MOFL (joinus@mofl.ca), but we also accept cheques. See Registration Form for more details.
Is there any other costs to play in the league?
Quick answer is NO! In fact, your league fee also includes 2 tickets to the year-end banquet & dance as well as the BBQ on Championship Day for players & family. There are additional, optional league events which may have a cost associated to participate i.e., Annual League Golf Day, Social Outings
How many teams are there, the # of players per team and how many games are in a season?
There are currently 5 teams but we are aggressively promoting the league as to grow it in 2024. On each team there are up to 15 players typically. Each team will have 24 regular season games (subject to rainouts) and then the 1-day League Championship Day tournament.
What are the typical days that games are played on?
All league games are played on either a Tues, Wed or Thurs with the very rare Mon game. The only exception is the League’s Championship Day Tourney which is held in Sept. on a Sat.
What field(s) are the MOFL games play at?
We currently play all regular season games at Maplehurst Ball Diamond in Milton. The year-ending League Championship 1-Day tournament is played at the ballpark in Brookville.
What time do they games start and how long are they?
All games start at 6:45 pm and end at 8:30 pm, with no inning starting after 8:15 pm.
How many innings are the games?
All games are 7-innings, no extra innings. If there is a tie at the end of the game each team is awarded 1-point.
How are “rainouts” managed?
We do not reschedule rained out games. Instead, we register the game as a tie and each team gets 1-point.
Can we bring and use out own bat?
Players cannot use their own bats and must use the league supplied bats.
Does the league allow metal cleats?
No! Only soft-rubber cleats or running shoes may be worn.
How do I get onto an MOFL team?
We welcome any player calibre / skill level and teams are established each year via a draft. To get on a team you merely need to submit a Registration Form and pay the league fee.