FARM SOFTBALL
League Age 6 and in 1st grade (those still in Kindergarten are recommended to play T-ball), League Age 7, League Age 8 and in 2nd grade (those in 3rd grade are recommended to play Minors)
Season: April 1st - June 15th
The Farm division is coach pitch softball. Girls are playing to have fun as well as learn and improve their softball skills and understanding of the game. This level is designed to teach the fundamentals of the game such as playing positions, swinging a bat, throwing properly, running the bases and catching a ball. We aim to introduce basic pitching mechanics with the older more advanced girls at this level as the season progresses. Practice and Game Days may fluctuate based on Team Manager, field availability and weather. There will be a minimum of 1 practice per week and 1 game. Practices will start at the beginning of April and games will begin by mid-April. We will be playing neighboring towns (Hanover and possibly Parsippany).
The focus of this league is to develop players and get all the players maximum playing time while having fun. Key words here are "playing" and "fun". There are no forfeits and no standings.
MINOR SOFTBALL
League Age 8 and in 3rd grade (those in 2nd grade are recommended to play Farm), League Age 9, League Age 10
Season: mid March - June 15th
Minors Level is kid pitch level softball with an emphasis on skill development and fun. Girls will have the opportunity to play multiple positions and learn the game. Teams will be competitively balanced. There is usually 1 weeknight game and 1 game on Saturday each week. Season will be 12-14 games. Teams will play in an inter-league format with teams from surrounding towns such as Hanover and Parsippany. When and how many practices are completely up to the team manager.
MAJOR SOFTBALL
Age Level: League Age 10, League Age 11, League Age 12
Season: mid March - June 15th
More competitive softball for girls’ softball ages 11 - 12 (generally 6th and 7th grade). There is still a focus on skill development and learning the game. Regular softball rules are in play including stealing of all bases, in-field fly and drop 3rd. Season will be 12-14 games. Teams will play in an inter-league format with teams from surrounding towns such as Hanover and Parsippany. When and how many practices are completely up to the team manager.
*10 year olds MUST try out for Majors, and acceptance is not guaranteed. The player will be moved to Minors if not selected.
JUNIOR SOFTBALL
League Age 13, League Age 14
Season: mid March - June 15th
Designed for girls softball ages 13-14 to complement middle school and/or club softball obligations. More relaxed, fun league for girls who want to play more softball with their friends. Season will be 12-14 games with many of the games scheduled as double headers on weekends. Teams will play in an inter-league format with teams from surrounding towns. When and how many practices are completely up to the team manager.