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Girls Softball Divisions

Your player will be assigned to a division based on their "league age." Your player's "league age" will be their age on December 31, 2023.  Therefore, if your player is 8 years old during the registration period, but turns 9 before the end of the year, their league age will be 9.  The registration tool will calculate league age for you and offer you the available divisions for the player based on their date of birth. 

If you would like to register your player for a division other than the one corresponding to their age, please email [email protected] after creating an account and player profile.

AA MINORS DIVISION (Hybrid Coach/Player Pitch)

Hybrid Coach/Player pitch targets players aged 7 to 8 for development of basic softball skills in a fun, non-competitive environment. Players are introduced to pitching in games, but Coaches take over if a batter sees four balls. This approach gets kids pitching, but prevents an excessive number of walks. Coaches also remain on the field to direct defensive play.  The ball is 11" in circumference, and score is not kept during games.

AAA MINORS DIVISION (Player Pitch)

Player pitch targets players aged 9 to 11, and builds on existing softball skills. Games are competitive, and run using the full Little League Softball rulebook. Players pitch to all batters, walks are allowed, and no coaches are on the field to direct the defense.  The ball is 11" in circumference, scores and win/loss records are kept, and there may be opportunities for post-season play.

MAJORS DIVISION

Majors targets players aged 11 to 12, and operates in accordance with Major League Softball Rules and Regulations (otherwise known as the official "Little League" division).  This division enters teams into the national tournament, which ends with the Little League World Series each summer.  Pitching distance is 40', the ball used is a standard 12" model.  

JUNIORS DIVISION

Juniors targets players aged 13 to 14, and operates in accordance with Junior League Softball Rules and Regulations.  Pitching distance is 43' which is consistent with high school and college play.

Baseball Divisions (Co-Ed)


Players are assigned to divisions based on their "league age".  The registration tool will calculate league age for you and offer you the available divisions for the player based on his or her date of birth.  For the 2023 season, your child's "league age" will be their age on August 31, 2023. Therefore, if your player is 8 years old during the registration period, but turns 9 in July, their league age will be 9.  If you would like to register your player for a division other than the one assigned to them based on their league age please email us after you have created an account and player profile.

Little League Baseball has an online tool for even easier calculation of a player's league age (see link at bottom of page).

Note:  All non-wood bats must be stamped USABaseball (tee ball through Majors) or BBCOR (Juniors and Seniors).  All bats shall be maximum  2 5/8" diameter and 33" length (34" for Juniors and Seniors).

TEE BALL

Tee ball is often a child's introduction to the game of baseball. Intended for children ages 4-5, the tee ball experience is rooted in fun, fitness, and fundamentals.

A 6-year-old player with no prior baseball experience and/or special circumstances may be allowed to participate in tee-ball via league petition. Please contact the league by email ([email protected]) if you believe this option is best for your child.

MINOR DIVISION (Coach Pitch)

Coach pitch targets players aged 6 to 7 for further development of basic baseball skills in a fun, non-competitive environment; coaches pitch to their team's players and remain on the field to direct defensive play.  Score is not kept during games.

MINOR DIVISION (Player Pitch)

Operates as a competitive instructional program for players aged 8 to 10 in accordance with Minor League Baseball Rules and Regulations, typically divided into AA and AAA teams based on age and skill.  Scores and Win/Loss records are kept and there may be opportunities for post-season play. Players age 7 are allowed by board approval only for safety reasons. Please contact the league by email ([email protected]) if you would like to explore this option for your 7 yr-old.
 

MAJOR DIVISION

Operates as the program for 11-12 year old players in accordance with Major League Baseball Rules and Regulations (otherwise known as the official "Little League Baseball" division).  This division is featured in the Little League World Series each summer and is the oldest group to play on the smaller youth diamond with 60' base paths and 46' pitching. Players age 10 are allowed by board approval only, please contact the league by email ([email protected]) if you would like to explore this option for your 10 yr-old.

JUNIOR DIVISION

Operates as a program for 13-14 year old players in accordance with Junior League Baseball Rules and Regulations, this division plays on full-sized diamonds with 90' base paths and 60' pitching distance using high school/NCAA type bats (BBCOR).

SENIOR DIVISION

Operates as a program for 15-16 year old players in accordance with Senior League Baseball Rules and Regulations, this division plays on full-sized diamonds with 90' base paths and 60' pitching distance using high school/NCAA type bats (BBCOR).

Contact Us

Southwest Little League (D7, Seattle, WA)

551 S Concord St 
Seattle, Washington 98108

Phone: 206-478-5504
Email: [email protected]

Southwest Little League (D7, Seattle, WA)

551 S Concord St 
Seattle, Washington 98108

Phone: 206-478-5504
Email: [email protected]
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