CT District 11 Tournaments: Softball Program
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Little League Softball Days in State of CT
I just wanted to make you aware that I have coordinated two Little League Softball Days in the state of Connecticut.
One Little League Softball Day is at the University of Hartford on Sunday, March 29 at noon. After the game, there will be a meet and greet session with the players.
There is a discount admission for Little League players, families, and coaches. For a Little League Player and siblings 14 and under, the admission is $2.00. The admission for coaches, parents, adults, and anyone over 14 is $4.00.
The second Little League Softball Day is at Western Connecticut State University. It is on Saturday, April 18. There is a double header, but we encourage the Little League girls to go to the second game, 3pm. We have found in the pass that a double header is sometimes too long for the girls. Again, after the 3pm game, there will be a meet and greet with the players. This game is FREE OF CHARGE.
Please encourage your girls to wear their Little League uniform or anything that supports your Little League or town.
For those of you in the Willimantic area, I am trying to contact the Eastern Connecticut Coach to arrange a Little League Day there as well.
A flyer advertising the event and a release from Little League International will be coming soon. Please get this information out to your Presidents and Softball Reps.
Thank you,
Eileen Holden
ADA D5
Michele Smith Softball Clinic 2009
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Michele, one of the greatest players in the game's history, will provide tips, skills, drills and more, sharing with you the experience she's gained from playing softball at the highest levels all over the world. As a key member of Team USA, Michele won gold medals in the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta and the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney.
All you will need to bring is a glove, your equipment and a strong desire to make your softball program the best it can be. The cost of the clinic is just $25 per person. You'll receive a clinic outline developed by Michele, plus a Little League Softball Rulebook and lunch. The clinic will be held rain or shine at Little League's Eastern Region Headquarters.
A detailed description of the Clinic Agenda, the materials that will be provided and directions to our Regional Center are all available by clicking: 2008 East Region Michele Smith Softball Clinic Flier
Tuesday, December 12
Softball Links to Help Players
Softball links: www.profastpitch.com is a link to womans Pro Softball league. Provides up to date news, schedules and team information concerning Pro Softball.
Softball links: www.softballmag.com Is a link to a softball magazine providing up to date information on news, photo galleries, stores & Apparel. Health & Fitness,training and past issues available.
Softball links: www.softballtoday.com Official Partner of ASA & Official publisher partner NPF & WSL plus coverage of all other sanctions.(Message board with bat reviews and forum reviews
2009 Mohegan Sun World Softball Coaches Convention
AMANDA FREED & SUE ENQUIST HEADLINE 2009 MOHEGAN SUN WORLD SOFTBALL COACHES CONVENTION
The 2009 Mohegan Sun World Softball and Baseball Coaches' Conventions invite you to join us this January for the third annual softball coaches' clinic and the sixth annual baseball coaches' clinic at the spectacular Mohegan Sun Resort in Uncasville, CT. The third annual softball coaches' clinic will take place on Saturday, January 10 and will feature some of the world's top softball instructors, including UCLA Coaching Legend Sue Enquist, Northwestern's Caryl Drohan and Bill Edwards of Hofstra among others. Past presenters have included softball superstars Jennie Finch and Amanda Freed, UMass Head Coach Elaine Sortino and Virginia Tech's Scot Thomas. More than 500 softball coaches have attended each of the first two years.
Pre-registration is $100 ($115 at the door) per coach, which includes a free gift for all registrants. Pre-registration for students or players (10-18 years old) is $65.
Special rates are available for accommodations at the Mohegan Sun Hotel and specific area hotels to all clinic attendees for a limited time -- see the event website for all details.
The 2009 Mohegan Sun World Softball Coaches' Convention is made possible through the generous support of Mohegan Sun, Hadfield's/Russell Athletic, Rawlings, Yankee Gas, Johnny Rockets, Red Bull, America's Game and Baseball America.
To register or for more event information, visit www.softballcoachesclinic.com or call the event office at 860.674.1500.
Minor League Softball
Minor League Softball may be operated within each division for younger players with less experience. The minor league program may be players ages 7-12. Local leagues may establish divisions for "pitching machine," "coach pitch" or "player pitch." Leagues may adopt these options.,A local league might have its 7&8 year olds in the Minor League program, Coach Pitch Division, while its 9&10 year olds are in the Player Pitch Division. However, by local option, some of the 9-year-olds could "play down" in the coach pitch division, and some of the 8-year-olds could "play up." This is entirely the choice of the local league board of directors. Rosters may be composed of between 12 and 20 players, but most leagues have rosters in the 12-15 range. The diamond used is a 60-foot diamond and the pitching distance is 35 feet.
9-10 Year Old Softball Division
The 9&10 Year Old Softball Division was established as a tournament program in 1994. It gives players of this age the opportunity to experience tournament competition, up to state level. Players on these teams can be chosen from among the Major Division Softball and/or Minor Division Softball teams as long as the league age fall between 9 & 10 per the LL age verification. The diamond used is a 60-foot diamond and the pitching distance is 35 feet.
Little League 11 & 12 Softball
Little League Softball Division (sometimes known as the Major Division) is for players ages 9-12. A local league may choose to limit its Major Division to 10-, 11- and 12-year-olds, or 11-12-year-olds. The local league has an option to choose a Tournament Team (All Stars) of 11-12-year-olds from within this division, and the team may enter the International Tournament.
Junior League Softball Division
Junior League Softball Division is a program for players ages 13-14, using a conventional 60-foot diamond with a pitching distance of 40 feet. (A modified diamond is available during the regular season.) The local league has an option to choose a Tournament Team (All Stars) of 13-14-year-olds from within this division (and/or from within the Senior League Softball Division), and the team may enter the International Tournament.
Senior League Softball
Senior League Softball Division is for players 13-16 years old, using a 60-foot diamond with a pitching distance of 40 feet. The local league has an option to choose a Tournament Team (All Stars) of 13-16-year-olds from within this division (and/or from within the Junior League Softball or Big League Softball divisions), and the team may enter the International Tournament.
