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Girls Softball Programs

Girls Softball

Magnolia Little League is an instructional softball league focused on learning the game of softball in a fun atmosphere that promotes Little League values of courage, character and loyalty.

Team uniform of visor, jersey, belt and socks are provided by MLL. Each team is issued catcher's gear, bats and helmets. Players may use their own Little League approved bats. 

Baseball pants and glove are required for all players. MLL does have extra gloves and limited sizes of pants that can be borrowed if needed. Cleats are necessary. Soccer cleats will work for players in Tee Ball and in instructional softball and baseball.

Each level is based on Little League International determined league ages.  If you are unfamiliar with League Age, please see more detail on League Age here.

Note:
The registration system will only allow you to register your child(ren) for programs they are age-eligible for. If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected].

Team Shop items are optional.

 

Instructional Softball (League Ages 6-9)

Rookie Softball (formerly A)
League Ages 5-7

Rookie Softball is for players who have at least one year of Tee Ball experience or who are older but have never played baseball or softball. Rookie Softball is geared toward teaching sound softball fundamentals, such as proper throwing, fielding and batting techniques. The Rookie Softball program is your child’s first opportunity to hit a pitched softball (from coach). Your child will play in all of the defensive innings and will bat in all innings of a regular game.

  • AGE: Most children who play Rookie Softball are 1st graders, but some kindergarteners who are 6 years old play.
  • TEAMS: Rookie teams are made up of 7 to 9 players.
  • PRACTICES: Teams typically practice one afternoon each week for about 60 minutes. Weekly practices start in early March.
  • GAMES: Teams will play games on Saturdays during the season from early April through early June. Games are 3 innings and typically last 60-90 minutes.
  • VOLUNTEERS: Parent participation is necessary on many levels from Coaching, Field Preparation, Team parent, etc.
  • MANAGER and COACH: Two coaches and one manager may request to be paired together prior to team formation. While attempts are made to honor requests, they are not guaranteed.

 

A Softball (formerly 78'ers)
League Ages 7-8

League Age 6 may play pending skills evaluation.

A Softball is for players who have at least one year of Rookie(formerly A Softball) or who are 8 years old but have never played baseball or softball. This league focuses on skill development with structured game play but with modified softball rules (for example, players may not steal, there is a five run per inning maximum, and outs are enforced).  A 10-inch safety (squishy) softball is used with coach pitch.

  • TEAMS: A Softball teams are made up of up to 10 players.
  • PRACTICES: Teams typically practice 1-2 times each week for about 60-75 minutes. Weekly practices start in early March.
  • GAMES: Teams will play games on Saturdays and have mid-week games during the season.
  • VOLUNTEERS: Parent participation is necessary on many levels from Coaching, Field Preparation, Team parent, etc.
  • MANAGER and COACH: Two coaches and one manager may request to be paired together prior to team formation. While attempts are made to honor requests, they are not guaranteed.

 

AA Softball (formerly 89'ers)
League Ages 8-9

League Age 7 may play pending skills evaluation and 2 years of softball experience.

AA Softball has a continued focus on skill development and will begin softball pitching development.  This league uses modified softball rules (for example, some stealing is allowed, five run per inning maximum, outs enforced).  An 11-inch safety (squishy) softball is used.  This league will have “kid-pitch” for at least a portion of every game.

  • TEAMS: AA Softball teams are made up of 9 to 12 players.
  • PRACTICES: Teams typically practice 2 times each week for about 60-75 minutes. Weekly practices start in early March.
  • GAMES: Teams will play games on Saturdays and have mid-week games during the season.
  • VOLUNTEERS: Parent participation is necessary on many levels from Coaching, Field Preparation, Team parent, etc.
  • MANAGER and COACH: Two coaches and one manager may request to be paired together prior to team formation. While attempts are made to honor requests, they are not guaranteed.

 

Competitive softball (League Ages 9-14)

AAA Softball (formerly Minors)
League Ages 9-11

League Age 8 may play pending skills evaluation and 3 years of softball experience.

This is considered the first year of competitive interleague softball to prepare the players for the traditional game played in Majors. Continued focus on skills and pitching development but transitions to more competitive games. Games are played using official rules of Little League Softball.  Teams compete in City-wide end of season playoffs with championship game typically played in University of Washington’s Husky Softball Stadium. An 11-inch “hard” softball is used, and this league is exclusively kid-pitch. Players will be evaluated and drafted on to teams.

Players are eligible for the 10s, 11s or 12s All-Stars immediately following the city-wide playoffs. 

  • TEAMS: AAA Softball teams are made up of 10-13 players. Teams are created by a skills evaluation and draft process in early February.
  • EVALUATION: All players must attend the skills evaluation in early February.
  • AGE: League Age 9 players not drafted into AAA will play AA Softball. All League Age 10 & 11 players will be drafted to a AAA team.
  • PRACTICES & GAMES: Players will usually have 2-3 "events" per week; 2 practices until season begins, then 2 games (1 weekday and 1 weekend) and 1 practice each week. Practices typically last 60-90 minutes and games are 2 hours and 15 minutes. Games are 6 innings in length, or 2 hours and 15 minutes, with three outs per inning. Practices start in early March and games are played through early June.
  • VOLUNTEERS: Parent participation is necessary on many levels from Coaching, Umpiring, Field Preparation, Score Keeping, team Parent, etc.

 

Majors Softball
League Ages 10-12

Majors Softball continues development of skills, pitching, and strategy. This division incorporates and encourages a higher skill level to allow more competitive level of play. Games are played using official rules of Little League Softball. Players are eligible to be considered for All Star team that may compete for the Little League Softball World Series.  12-inch “hard” softball is used. Players will be evaluated and drafted on to teams.

  • TEAMS: Majors teams are made up of 11-13 players. Teams are created by a skills evaluation and draft process in early February. 
  • EVALUATION: All players must attend the skills evaluation in early February.
  • AGE: League Age 10 and 11 players not drafted into Majors will play AAA Softball.  All League Age 12 players will be drafted to a Majors team.
  • PRACTICES & GAMES: Players will usually have 3 “events” per week. 3 practices until season begins, then 1-2 games per week (weekday and weekend) and 1-2 practices each week.  Practices typically last 90 minutes and games are 3 hours; including warm-ups. Games are 6 innings in length with three outs per inning. Practices start in early March and games are played through early June.
  • VOLUNTEERS: Parent participation is necessary on many levels from Coaching, Umpiring, Field Preparation, Score Keeping, Team Parent, etc.

 

Juniors Softball
League Age 13-14

The Junior League softball Division is a program for 13-14 year olds. Players are eligible to be considered for All Star team that may compete for the Junior League Softball World Series. 

  • TEAMS: Juniors teams will typically have between 12-14 players.
  • PRACTICES & GAMES: Players will usually have 3 “events” per week. 2-3 practices until season begins, then 1-2 games per week (weekday and weekend double headers) and 1-2 practices each week.  Practices typically last 90 minutes and games are 3 hours including warm-ups. Practices start in late February to early March and games are played through early June. Games are 7 innings in length with three outs per inning.
  • VOLUNTEERS: Parent participation is necessary on many levels from Coaching, Umpiring, Field Preparation, Score Keeping, Team Parent, etc.
  • MANAGER and COACH: Two coaches and one manager may request to be paired together prior to team formation. While attempts are made to honor requests, they are not guaranteed.

 

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