Being selected to represent our league on a all-star team is a great achievement for players.   It is also a large time commitment for the player and their families.  Maine's District 6 (Cumberland & Oxford counties) all-star tournament starts around the 2nd week of June and can end as late as mid-August (rarely) if the team makes it to the Little League World Series but typically ends around the 2nd week of July during the state or regional tournament.   There will always be traveling involved, how much is determined by which Maine district is hosting and how far the team advances in the tournament.  Below is general information about the process of selection, the tournament and what to expect. 

• Expectations:   It is expected that all players attend every practice and every game unless otherwise excused by the coach.  Remember that once an all-star roster is submitted there are no substitutes allowed so without a full complement of players, the team might be short-handed or have to forfeit.  There are some situations (like planned vacations) that can be excusable.  Our goal is providing as much flexibility as possible on a case-by-case basis. 
• When:  Typically, the 2nd week of June to the 2nd week of July, however if the team makes it to the Little League World Series they can play into August.  No team from Maine has made it past the regional tournament which ends in the middle of July.
• Where:  The host district (see below) rotates yearly as does the regional host.  The same is true for States and Regionals.  World Series is always held in Greenville, North Carolina.
• Practice Schedule:  The coach will ultimately determine the practice schedule, but the assumption is that the team will practice nearly every night there isn't a game.  The time commitment is typically 5 days a week for 2 hours a day/night.
• Game Schedule:  The game schedule is released about one week prior to the start of the tournament and can (will) change to accommodate weather.  
• Cost:  There are a variety of factors that go into the player cost for all-stars.  At the bare minimum teams need new uniforms, including hats and patches.  Players should expect to pay between $100-$200 however 3TLL does its best to keep the costs as low as possible.   
• Time Commitment:  Below are the estimated dates of the different sections of the tournament.   The district tournament is double elimination.  

How does the selection process work and what if I have questions?

Please see the 3TLL Softball All-Star Player & Coach Selection Process policy which explains the process in detail and includes answers frequently asked questions.  If you have any additional questions not covered in the policy, please contact your players coach, the Softball Player Agent or the VP of Softball.  Contact information can be found here.

Who's Eligible?

Please use the chart below to find out who will be eligible in 2023.  Per Little League rules "Players may be selected to an age-appropriate team without respect to division of play during the regular season."  This means, a player that plays "up" to a 12U Division during the season but is Little League age 10, is eligible for the 10U All-star team.    You can read more about the Little League eligibility rules here.

Maine Districts