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Little League Softball

Lake Norman Little League offers recreational softball divisions of play for girls, league ages 6-16. The age determination date for softball is the actual age of a child on December 31 of the previous year. League age ranges are typical for these divisions to keep participants playing age appropriate ball. Age ranges often overlap, allowing players who need a little more time to develop to play down in a division, or play up in a division if they are ready to advance and if approved by the league board. All softball players are required to attend a skills evaluation, after which a final determination is made in regards to division placement.

Minor League Softball

Minor League Softball divisions are established to offer girls an introduction to fastpitch softball. The goal of the Minor League is to prepare players for eventual selection to a Majors Division team. Roster sizes average 10-13 players.

> The Rookies Softball Division (league ages 6-8) is an introductory coach/player-pitch softball division utilizing a 60-foot diamond with a pitching distance of 30 feet. During the season, a typical week includes a practice and games on Wednesdays & Saturdays. Teams then compete in an end-of-season championship tournament. All Stars are selected in the spring to participate in Little League's district tournament with the opportunity to advance to the state tournament.

> The Minors Softball Division (league ages 8-10) is an intermediate fastpitch softball division utilizing a 60-foot diamond with a pitching distance of 35 feet. During the season, a typical week includes a practice and games on Mondays & Fridays. Teams then compete in an end-of-season championship tournament.  All Stars are selected in the spring to participate in Little League's district tournament with the opportunity to advance to the state tournament. State Champions advance to Little League's Southeast Region Tournament of State Champions.

Little League (Majors) Softball

The Little League (Majors) Softball Division (league ages 10-12) is an advanced fastpitch softball division utilizing a 60-foot diamond with a pitching distance of 40 feet. Teams draft players to participate in this division following skills evaluations. Roster sizes average 10-13 players. During the season, a typical week includes a practice and games on Tuesdays & Thursdays. Teams then compete in an end-of-season championship tournament. Each spring, All-Stars are selected to compete in Little League's International Tournament starting with the district tournament. The culmination of the International Tournament is the Little League Softball World Series in Greenville, North Carolina featuring teams from around the world.

Senior League Softball

The Senior League Softball Division (league ages 13-16) is an advanced fastpitch softball division utilizing a 60-foot diamond and a pitching distance of 43 feet. Teams draft players to participate in this division following skills evaluations. Roster sizes average 10-13 players. During the season, a typical week includes a practice and games on Mondays & Wednesdays. Teams compete in a district-wide conference with some travel to district opponent sites required. Each spring, All Stars are selected to compete in Little League's International Tournament starting with the district tournament. The culmination of the International Tournament is the Senior League Softball World Series in Lower Sussex, Delaware featuring teams from around the world.

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