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Little League Softball

Lake Norman Little League offers the following recreational softball divisions of play. Rosters are typically composed of 12 players per team. All softball players are required to attend a skills evaluation, after which a final determination is made in regards to division placement. Teams are drafted in an attempt to create balance across each division of play.

Softball League Age ranges are typical for these programs 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.

It is important for all volunteers and parents to be familiar with the most up-to-date version of Little League’s Official Regulations, Playing Rules, and Operating Policies. This page will provide resources on bat information, rules and regulations, official forms and publications, policy statements, and more.

Minor League Softball Divisions (league ages 6-10)

Minor League Softball programs are for girls, ages 6-10. A player who is league age 5 and has played a previous season of Tee Ball may "Petition to Play Up" to the Rookies Softball Division during registration. The following Minor League Softball Divisions are offered:

ROOKIES: Coach/Player-Pitch Softball Division (league ages 6-8)
The "ROOKIES" Minor League Softball Division is an introductory coach/player-pitch softball division utilizing a 60-foot diamond and a 30-foot pitching distance.

MINORS: Player-Pitch Softball Division (league ages 8-10)
The "MINORS" Minor League Softball Division is an intermediate fastpitch softball division utilizing a 60-foot diamond and a 35-foot pitching distance.

Lake Norman Little League chooses Tournament Teams (or “All Stars”) from within these divisions, and the teams may enter Little League's North Carolina Minor League Softball tournaments. The 6-8-year-old tournament culminates at the State level, while the 8-10-year-old tournament culminates with Little League's Southeast Region Tournament of State Champions.

Majors - Little League Softball Division (league ages 10-12)

MAJORS: Fastpitch Softball Division (league ages 10-12)
The "MAJORS" Little League Softball® Division is an advanced fastpitch softball division utilizing a 60-foot diamond and a 40-foot pitching distance.

Lake Norman Little League chooses a Tournament Team (or “All Stars”) 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 world. All expenses for the teams advancing to the World Series (travel, meals, and housing) are paid by Little League International.

Junior League Softball Division (league ages 12-14)

JUNIORS: Fastpitch Softball Division (league ages 12-14)
The "JUNIORS" Junior League Softball® Division is an advanced fastpitch softball division utilizing a 60-foot diamond and a 43-foot pitching distance.

Lake Norman Little League chooses a Tournament Team (or “All Stars”) from within this 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 world. All expenses for the teams advancing to the World Series (travel, meals, and housing) are paid by Little League International.

Senior League Softball Division (league ages 13-16)

SENIORS: Fastpitch Softball Division (league ages 13-16)
The "SENIORS" Senior League Softball® Division is an advanced fastpitch softball division utilizing a 60-foot diamond and a 43-foot pitching distance.

Lake Norman Little League chooses a Tournament Team (or “All Stars”) from within this division, and the team may enter the International Tournament. The culmination of the International Tournament is the Senior League Softball World Series, featuring teams from around the world. All expenses for the teams advancing to the World Series (travel, meals, and housing) are paid by Little League International.