Minor League

Minor League Softball is for participants 5-11 years old and is operated with multiple divisions that are based on age and/or ability. Divisions may include “machine pitch,” “coach pitch” and “player pitch.” A player who is league age 5 or 6 for the current season and has played a year in Tee Ball Baseball or Softball may be eligible for a coach pitch or machine pitch minor division, based on ability. 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.
Minors Divisions: Single A, AA, AAA

Majors Division

The Little League Softball® division (sometimes known as the Major Division) is for players ages 9-12. The field uses a 60-foot diamond and a 40-foot pitching distance. The local league has an option to choose a Tournament Team (or “All Stars”) 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

The Junior League Softball division is a program for players ages 12-14 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”) 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. 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.

Senior Division

The Senior League Softball Division is for girls 13-16 years old, using a 60-foot diamond with a pitching distance of 43 feet. The local league has an option to choose a Tournament Team (or “All Stars”) from within this division, and the team may enter the International Tournament. The culmination of the International Tournament is the Senior 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.