Litchfield Girls Softball League: 2009 LGSL Season Divisions
Instructional Division - Ages 5 and 6: The focus is on learning the basics of throwing, catching, hitting, and FUN rather than competition. Smaller-size safety softballs are used rather than normal balls. Coaches pitch to players, although a tee is sometimes used. No standings are kept and games tend to end in ties...
8U
8 and Under (U8) - Ages 7 and 8: Players are organized into teams and play using modified rules for younger players (ie. no stealing, no infield fly, etc). Combination of coach and player pitching. Smaller-size 11-inch "hard" softballs are used. Game standings are kept and playoffs are held at the end of the season.
10U
10 and Under (U10) - Ages 9 and 10: Players are organized into teams and play using modified rules for younger players (ie. no stealing, no infield fly, etc). Smaller-size 11-inch "hard" softballs are used. Game standings are kept and playoffs are held at the end of the season.
12U
12 and Under (U12) - Ages 11 and 12: Players are organized into teams and play using full rules that include infield fly, stealing, etc. Full-size 12-inch "hard" softballs are used. Game standings are kept and playoffs are held at the end of the season.
16U
16U Division - Ages 13 through 16: Players are organized into teams and play using full rules that include infield fly, stealing, etc. Full-size 12-inch "hard" softballs are used. Game standings are kept and playoffs are held at the end of the season.
10U Travel - "B" Division
12U Travel - "B" Division