MAJORS Softball - Ages 10*/11/12
Fourth level league of softball where our goal for the player is to continue to build upon the fundamentals of hitting, fielding and throwing along with learning the advanced rules of softball.
*10 year old players may be eligible to play at this level after passing a safety evaluation.
Hitting: Kid-pitch.
Field Size: Games are played on a 60-foot base path,
Pitching Distance: 40ft.
Field Type: Games are played on a turf or grass/dirt field
Practices: Field practices are 2 times per week, starting in March, including 6 weeks of batting cage time.
Games: There are 14 regular season games which start in mid-March. If there are 3 or less NBLL teams, then the Softball game schedule will be a collaboration between our neighboring little leagues, Northshore LL, Woodinville LL & North Lake LL. Games are played on weekdays only at fields within those Little League boundaries. Some games will be inter-leagued between neighboring little leagues. Scores are reported; 2 hours or 6 inning games.
Ball Type: 12 inch yellow hard softball
Team Formation: Teams are formed by a serpentine draft by the Major Managers based on the Tryout results.
Team Roster sizes will be 12-13 players
Post Season: If there are enough NBLL teams, after the close of regular season games, each team will enter a double elimination tournament to close out the season. The seeding of the tournament is a blind draft. Games during the season do not affect tournament placement.
Tournament of Champions (TOC): Upon completion of the Majors Division Tournament, an area Tournament of Champions (TOC) will be played among neighboring little leagues. Trophies are awarded for first and second place.