Minors, Majors, & Juniors Softball
Minors: Players age 8-11 as of December 31 of the current season may play minors softball. Minors is an instructional division for girls who are still learning the fundamentals of hitting and fielding. Players pitch from 35 feet. Games are 2 hours or 6 innings and may be considered complete after 4 innings. All innings are limited to 5 runs, except the last inning which is open scoring. Stealing is allowed after the ball crosses the plate.
Majors: Players age 10-12 as of December 31 of the current season may play majors softball. Majors is a competitive division and try-outs are held before each season to determine placement on the majors team. Players pitch from 40 feet. Games are 6 innings and are not limited by time. A game may be considered complete after 4 innings and the 10 run mercy rule applies. The first 3 innings are limited to 5 runs, all innings after that are open. Stealing is allowed after the ball leaves the pitcher’s hand.
Juniors: Players age 13-14 as of December 31 of the current season may play juniors softball. 12 year olds have the option to play juniors depending on ability and space available. Juniors is a competitive division. Players pitch from 40 feet. Games are 6 innings and are not limited by time. A game may be considered complete after 4 innings and the 10 run mercy rule applies. The first 3 innings are limited to 5 runs, all innings after that are open. Stealing is allowed after the ball leaves the pitcher’s hand.
Fees: The League charges $90 to play Softball. The League charges a $150 maximum per family. Scholarships are available to families in need. Contact the League President or Player Agent for information on scholarships.
Volunteers: Parents are strongly encouraged to become involved in this introductory level of Little League. After completing a Little League volunteer application and passing a required national background check, parents may become involved in practices, and be eligible as coaches, managers, umpires, local league board members and other volunteer positions within the league.
Team Formation: Softball teams have approximately 11-14 players. The League groups children according to neighborhoods, schools, and parent preferences, while ensuring a relative balance of ages among the teams. We do our best to honor parent preferences, but cannot make any guarantees.
Uniforms: Each player will wear a league provided jersey and receive a team visor. Players will need to provide their own matching “baseball” pants and cleats. The color of the pants will be determined by individual coaches and teams.
Equipment: Players will need to bring their own glove to practice and games. The League provides each team with bats, tees, balls and helmets. Players may also bring their own.
Practices: Teams may begin practicing in about mid-March. How often a team practices is up to the manager. Softball teams generally practice about 2 times per week until the regular season begins in early April. After the regular season begins, team coaches determine the frequency of practices.
Games: Softball teams play 2 games per week - one at 6:00 pm during the week and one on Saturday. Games are scheduled from early April through mid-June. Home games are played at Sewallcrest Park. Juniors will also play some weekend double-headers.
Rules: Softball follows the Little League Softball Official Regulations and Playing Rules.
Softball League Rep: Contact Julie Smith at bjnksmith@comcast.net if you have any questions about Softball.
Minors: Players age 8-11 as of December 31 of the current season may play minors softball. Minors is an instructional division for girls who are still learning the fundamentals of hitting and fielding. Players pitch from 35 feet. Games are 2 hours or 6 innings and may be considered complete after 4 innings. All innings are limited to 5 runs, except the last inning which is open scoring. Stealing is allowed after the ball crosses the plate.
Majors: Players age 10-12 as of December 31 of the current season may play majors softball. Majors is a competitive division and try-outs are held before each season to determine placement on the majors team. Players pitch from 40 feet. Games are 6 innings and are not limited by time. A game may be considered complete after 4 innings and the 10 run mercy rule applies. The first 3 innings are limited to 5 runs, all innings after that are open. Stealing is allowed after the ball leaves the pitcher’s hand.
Juniors: Players age 13-14 as of December 31 of the current season may play juniors softball. 12 year olds have the option to play juniors depending on ability and space available. Juniors is a competitive division. Players pitch from 40 feet. Games are 6 innings and are not limited by time. A game may be considered complete after 4 innings and the 10 run mercy rule applies. The first 3 innings are limited to 5 runs, all innings after that are open. Stealing is allowed after the ball leaves the pitcher’s hand.
Fees: The League charges $90 to play Softball. The League charges a $150 maximum per family. Scholarships are available to families in need. Contact the League President or Player Agent for information on scholarships.
Volunteers: Parents are strongly encouraged to become involved in this introductory level of Little League. After completing a Little League volunteer application and passing a required national background check, parents may become involved in practices, and be eligible as coaches, managers, umpires, local league board members and other volunteer positions within the league.
Team Formation: Softball teams have approximately 11-14 players. The League groups children according to neighborhoods, schools, and parent preferences, while ensuring a relative balance of ages among the teams. We do our best to honor parent preferences, but cannot make any guarantees.
Uniforms: Each player will wear a league provided jersey and receive a team visor. Players will need to provide their own matching “baseball” pants and cleats. The color of the pants will be determined by individual coaches and teams.
Equipment: Players will need to bring their own glove to practice and games. The League provides each team with bats, tees, balls and helmets. Players may also bring their own.
Practices: Teams may begin practicing in about mid-March. How often a team practices is up to the manager. Softball teams generally practice about 2 times per week until the regular season begins in early April. After the regular season begins, team coaches determine the frequency of practices.
Games: Softball teams play 2 games per week - one at 6:00 pm during the week and one on Saturday. Games are scheduled from early April through mid-June. Home games are played at Sewallcrest Park. Juniors will also play some weekend double-headers.
Rules: Softball follows the Little League Softball Official Regulations and Playing Rules.
Softball League Rep: Contact Julie Smith at bjnksmith@comcast.net if you have any questions about Softball.
