This division is a pitching machine league, with machines set to approximately 25mph. This pitching machine format has proven to develop all players' defensive skills and provide more enjoyment versus a player pitch format at this age and skill level.
There will be 9 defensive players in the field and substitutions will be made for players on the bench. Continuous batting order is used so all players on the roster will bat. Five pitches are thrown from the machine while three swinging strikes will end the at-bat.
Minors Girls Softball (Age 9-10)
Minor League Softball is for participants 7-10 years old. This Division features a “player pitch” as well as a "coach pitch option after ball 4" hybrid approach to development and ensure quality play.
There is no minimum or maximum composition for rosters, but most leagues have rosters in the 8-12 range. Competitive divisions of Minor League Softball may only use nine players on defense. The diamond has 60-foot base paths and a 35 foot pitching distance. Parents are strongly encouraged to become involved as managers, coaches, and volunteer in a variety of other capacities.
Major Girls Softball (Age 11-12)
The Little League Softball® division (AKA Major Division) is for players ages 9-12. A local league may choose to limit its Major Division to 10-, 11- and 12-year-olds, or 11-12-year-olds. The field uses a 60-foot diamond and a 40 foot pitching distance. A local league may dual-roster 12-year-olds, assessed capable, to a Major and a Junior division softball teams. The local league has an option to choose a Tournament Team (or “All Stars”) of 10-to-12-year-olds from within this division, and the team may enter the International Tournament. The culmination of the International Tournament is the Girls Little League Softball World Series, featuring teams from around the world. All expenses for the teams advancing to the World Series (travel, meals, and housing) are paid by Little League International. Parents are strongly encouraged to become involved as managers, coaches, and volunteer in a variety of other capacities.
Junior Division 13-14 yr old Girls Softball
The Junior League Softball division is a program for players ages 13-14, and uses a conventional 60-foot diamond with a 43 foot pitching distance. The local league has an option to choose a Tournament Team (or “All Stars”) of 12-14-year-olds from within this division, and the team may enter the International Tournament. The culmination of the International Tournament is the Junior League Softball World Series, featuring teams from around the world.
Junior & Senior League Softball registration will be by wait list only. If there is enough interest to field teams in these divisions, players will be accepted from the wait list and registration fees would need to be paid at that time.
SOFTBALL RULES
- Machine Pitch Rules coming soon
- Minor SB Rules
- Majors Rules coming soon
- Juniors Rules coming soon