Softball is intended for girls ages 6 through 14
as of December 31, 2013
Hillsboro Little League Softball levels are described below. Please read the information carefully and determine the appropriate level of play for your child.
Still have questions? Contact the Hillsboro Little League
|
Level |
Age (as of 12/31/10) |
Pitching |
Pitching Distance |
Walks |
Stealing and bunting |
Max Run Rule* |
Team Formation |
Try-Outs |
|
A |
Ages 6-7 |
Pitching machine, coach and/or tee (11" 'Softie' softball) |
35 feet |
No |
No |
Yes 4-run rule |
Formed by HLL (by neighborhood and school) |
No |
|
AA |
Typically ages 8-9 10 year-olds may play at the request of a parent or if not drafted to a AAA team. |
Player or coach (11" 'Softie' softball) |
35 feet |
No |
No |
Yes 4-run rule |
Draft |
No |
|
AAA |
Typically age 10-11 Some highly skilled 9 year-olds 12 year-olds may play at the request of a parent or if not drafted to a Majors team. |
Player 12 year-olds cannot pitch at this level |
35 feet |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes 4-run rule |
Draft |
Yes |
|
Majors |
Our most skilled players, ages 11 and 12 Rarely, some highly-skilled 10 year-olds |
Player |
40 feet |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes 6-run rule with last inning open |
Draft |
Yes (new majors, players only) |
|
Juniors |
Ages 13-14 Team availability depends on the number of kids signed at registration |
Player |
40 feet |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes 6-run rule with last inning open |
Draft |
Yes |
*Maximum-run rule: A maximum number of runs can be scored per team per inning.
As players advance through the different levels of softball, the quality of play improves and the level of excitement, intensity, and competition increases. AA is the last level of truly developmental softball, where Managers and Coaches are strongly encouraged to play players at all positions that can be handled safely. At the AAA, Majors and Juniors levels, some Managers and Coaches limit players to a few fielding positions to establish a more regular line-up. At these levels of play, some players may see more playing time than others. The minimum playing requirement for each player is six defensive outs and one at bat per game. All teams bat the roster throughout the game.
If your child needs more developmental work, please consider keeping him down one level of play.
For Softball players who are age 9 and older, please indicate the level of play that is typical for her age (or one level below if desired) on the registration form. If you want your child to be considered for the level of play above the typical level, you should indicate as such on the registration form. This is not a guarantee that he will play at the higher level. The actual level of play is determined by the draft.
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