Minors Girls Softball is for players ages 9-10 years old. This division features a “player pitch” / "coach pitch option after ball 4" hybrid approach to development and ensures quality play.
There is no minimum or maximum composition for rosters, but most leagues have rosters in the 8-12 range. Competitive divisions of Minors Girls Softball may only use nine players on defense. The diamond uses 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.
Majors Girls Softball (Age 11-12) [MLS]
Majors Girls Softball is for players ages 11-12 years old. The field uses 60-foot base paths and a 40-foot pitching distance. The local league has an option to choose a Tournament Team (or “All Stars”) of 10 to 12 year olds from within the 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.
Juniors Girls Softball (Age 13-14) [JLS]
Juniors Girls Softball is for players ages 13-14 years old and uses conventional 60-foot base paths and a 43-foot pitching distance. The local league has an option to choose a Tournament Team (or “All Stars”) of 12 to 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.
Juniors Girls 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.