The Little League Baseball® program includes divisions for all children, ages 4–12. In addition to practicing on-field fundamentals and the excitement of playing games in a competitive environment, Little League Baseball pridefully enlists the sport to strengthen its participants’ self-esteem and confidence.

Regardless of physical size, skill, strength, gender, religion, or nationality, Little League Baseball offers the opportunity for a child to experience and benefit from the life lessons, socialization, and camaraderie that are the cornerstones of the program.

Whether you are looking to compete against neighboring leagues or international countries, Little League Baseball is more than an organization, it’s a community baseball programoperated by local volunteers, and dedicated to providing any child with a fun and engaging youth sports environment.

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Little League Softball

Minor League  (10U)

Minor League Softball is for participants 7-10 years old and can be operated with multiple divisions that are based on age and/or ability. Divisions may include “machine pitch,” “coach pitch” and “player pitch.”  The diamond has 60-foot base paths and a 35 foot pitching distance.

Major Division  (12U)

The Little League Softball® division (sometimes known as the Major Division) is for players ages 9-12.  The field uses a 60-foot diamond and a 40 foot pitching distance. The local league has an option to choose a Tournament Team (or “All Stars”) of 10-to-12-year-olds from within this division, and the team may enter the International Tournament. The culmination of the International Tournament is the Girls Little League Softball World Series, featuring teams from around the globe. All expenses for the teams advancing to the World Series (travel, meals, and housing) are paid by Little League International.

Junior / Senior Division (16U)

The Junior / Senior League Softball division is a program for players ages 12-16, and uses a conventional 60-foot diamond with a 43 foot pitching distance. The local league has an option to choose a Tournament Team (or “All Stars”) of 12-16-year-olds from within this division (and/or from within the Girls Senior League Softball Division), and the team may enter the International Tournament. The culmination of the International Tournament is the Junior League Softball World Series, featuring teams from around the globe. All expenses for the teams advancing to the World Series (travel, meals, and housing) are paid by Little League International.