Little League Softball

Whether you are looking to compete against neighboring leagues or international countries, Little League is more than an organization, it’s a community softball program dedicated to providing a premier softball experience for every girl.

The Little League Softball® program includes divisions for all girls ages, 6–16. With the proven structure, it allows organizations to offer a youth softball program to serve every child in the community. In addition to on-field fundamentals and providing a competitive environment, Little League Softball uses the sport to strengthen participants’ self-esteem and confidence.

Little League Softball® strengthens self-esteem, promotes teamwork and sportsmanship, and develops on-field fundamentals while providing a competitive outlet for girls.

Founded in 1974, the program has more than 25,000 softball teams and 300,000 participants worldwide. Working to grow the game of softball at the grassroots level, Little League® has collaborated with more than 25 countries to create a foundation for success. Little League Softball includes divisions of play for girls ages 4 to 16, which culminates at three Softball World Series.

Aside from teaching the sport of softball, Little League prides itself on strengthening player self-esteem, promoting teamwork and sportsmanship, and developing leaders.

Little League brings communities together and offers a premier softball experience to families in the U.S. and around the world.

All of our Rutland Little League Softball divisions will play here in town as well as travel to surrounding cities and towns in the District 4 Little League Softball program.

AA Minor League (Coach pitch)

AA Minor League Softball is for participants 6-8 years old.

The diamond has 60-foot base paths.

The AA division is instructional in nature. Players learn the fundamentals skills of softball and are introduced to the basic rules of the game. AA players play coach-pitched games throughout the year (however it is recommended to switch from live coach pitching to the tee after 5-7 pitches to keep the game moving and to maintain the hitter’s confidence)

AAA Minor League

AAA Minor League Softball is for participants 9-10 years old.

The diamond has 60-foot base paths and a 35-foot pitching distance.

All games are kid pitch, all games are played following Little League Sotball rules with some ground-rule exceptions, and games are called by junior umpires. New skills are taught and developed as the season progresses to prepare players for tournament play.

At this level, All Stars are selected by coaches for additional play in competitive postseason tournaments.

Little League (Major Division)

The Little League Softball® division (sometimes known as the Major Division) is for players ages 11-12.

The field uses a 60-foot diamond and a 40-foot pitching distance.

At the Little League level, all games are kid pitch, all games are played following Little League rules, and all games are called by a professional umpire.

At this level, All Stars are selected by coaches for additional play in competitive postseason tournaments.

Junior Division

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

The field uses a 60-foot diamond and 43-foot pitching distance.

Senior Division

The Senior League Softball Division is for girls 15-16 years old.

The field uses a 60-foot diamond and 43-foot pitching distance.

2024 Little League Softball Age Determination Chart:

https://www.littleleague.org/downloads/2024-softball-age-chart/