Majors Softball
Majors softball is a competitive league for players who have mastered the core skills and abilities of Little League softball. The field uses a 60-foot diamond and a 40-foot pitching distance.
Most players at the Majors level are 10-12 years of age, although there may be occasions where a 9-year-old would be considered based on skills and abilities. All girls are required to wear a protective face guard when in the field, and batting helmets must have a face mask attached.
An evaluation will be held in March to ensure players’ readiness and assess their skill. Players who were on a SPLL Majors team last season are not required to attend, however, ALL players are encouraged to participate.
Logistics
Eligibility
Girls ages 10-12 are eligible.
There may be occasions where a 9-year-old would be considered based on skills and abilities.
In those instances, they should be registered for Mini-Majors and an email sent on their behalf to the Division Director requesting consideration for Majors.
Note: Softball “League Age” is the age of the player on Dec. 31 of the previous year.
Uniforms
SPLL will provide a sublimated jersey top and matching hat/visor. The pants your player wears is up to you.
Equipment Needed
A glove, and it is highly recommended that girls have their own helmet. Bats can be shared. Players are required to wear a protective face guard when in the field, and batting helmets are required to have a face mask attached.
Scheduling
Season
The season begins the week after SPSD's April break, and concludes the Saturday after the SPSD school year ends.
Evaluation
An evaluation will be held in March to ensure players’ readiness and assess their skill. Players who were on a SPLL Majors team last season are not required to attend, however, ALL players are encouraged to participate.
Practices
Two practices per week before games begin, one practice per week after that.
Games
One or two games per week.
Game Play
Pitching
Players do all of the pitching. Pitching at the Majors level is significantly faster than at the Mini-Majors level.
How can my player prepare for the season?
Players should attend off-season clinics, play catch, and practice hitting.
Not sure whether Majors softball is the right division for your player? Contact the division director, Jon Furbush.