SOFTBALL DIVISIONS: (see age chart at bottom of page)

Tball ages 4-7: This is our traditional tee ball division in a softball environment. Prior to playing at the next level, kids need a year of tee ball to develop their skills. The experience is grounded in fun, fitness, and fundamentals while also being a key to growing a child’s love for the game.

Farm League Ages 6 – 7: Upon successful completion of a season of tee ball, kids move into the Farm Division. This division is for girls only, played on a full-sized field, and with a 10” ball as they transition to the true softball sized ball. The goal of this division is still very        instructional with focus on learning to hit pitching from the Coach and possible machine, basic base running, and fielding fundamentals. While scores are not recorded in this division, teams are still able to participate in an end of the season tournament.

Minors League Ages 8 – 11 Kids at this level will try out and be drafted by coaches to their respective teams. This level is played with an 11” ball. This level continues to advance the kid’s skills and limits the coaches’ involvement in the game. The pitching at this level will be stronger and more consistent. Hitters are expected to be ready to hit pitches from other players instead of the Coach or machine. Defense at this level should be able to make routine plays in the infield and plays in the outfield become more regular.

Majors League Ages 10 – 12 Majors is the 3rd highest softball division where games are played with a more advanced level of skill and competition.  This level is played with a 12" ball.  All kids will try out and are drafted by coaches to teams for a balanced competitive experience. All pitching at this level is from players, with no coach assistance. Kids in this division are generally able to routinely make plays in the infield and outfield. Hitters should be comfortable facing more advanced live pitching. There are walks and strikeouts, inning counts, steals, and everything else that makes softball fun. Girls from this division are eligible to be selected as All-Stars and will be eligible to represent Valley Providence Little League in the Little League Softball World Series Tournament.

Juniors League Ages 13-16 This is the highest level of play and offers the most advanced level of skill and competition, 60-foot diamond with a 43-foot pitching distance. Players will try out and are drafted by coaches to teams. Pitching at this level is from players. Hitters should be comfortable facing more advanced live pitching. There are walks and strikeouts, inning counts, steals, and everything else. Players from this division are eligible to be selected as All-Stars and will be eligible to represent Valley Providence Little League in the Little League Softball World Series Tournament.

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