Single A (Ages 5–7*) - Intro Division: Building Confidence and Having Fun
For our youngest players — typically Kindergarten, 1st grade, and new or tentative 2nd graders — Single A is all about fun, learning, and building confidence.
- Format: Non-competitive, coach pitch. Everyone hits the ball! After five pitches, players use a tee. No scores are kept, and coaches make the calls and guide players in the field. There are no skills evaluations needed.
- Ball: 11-inch soft compression softball
- Focus: Teamwork, basic skills, and love for the game in a relaxed, encouraging setting.
*Eight year olds who are in their first year are eligible for this division. Final placement determined by the WCLL softball player agent and softball board.
AA (Ages 7–9*) - Development Division: Growing into the game
Double A is a developmental step-up for experienced 2nd graders, 3rd graders, and newer 4th graders. We continue to foster confidence, build on skills, with a little more structure.
- Format: Introduction to player pitching and competitive play. Season starts with coach pitch and transitions into player pitch (35-foot distance). No walks or stealing, but players can strike out.
- Ball: 11-inch softball
- Skills Evaluations: In January, required for team placement (AA and above). Teams are formed by WCLL's player agent and softball board. This allows us to organize by school and friends keeping the emphasis on learning and fun.
- Tournaments: WCLL playoffs; top players may also be selected for the All-Star team representing WCLL.
- Focus: A core developmental aspect of this division is learning to pitch, catch, and throw the ball using the right techniques.
*Ten year olds who are new to the game are eligible for this division. Final placement determined by the WCLL softball player agent and softball board.
AAA (Ages 9–11*) - Intermediate Division: Competitive play
Designed for advanced 4th graders, 5th graders, and newer 6th graders, AAA introduces full player pitch and more competitive style of play with some rules modification.
- Format: Player pitch (35-foot distance), with some limitations in the first half of the season. Walks and strikeouts in play. Limited stealing is allowed. Teams may play against other District 4 leagues.
- Ball: 11-inch softball
- Skills Evaluations: Typically held in January, weather permitting, mandatory for placement. Full draft by team coaches for competitive balance.
- Tournaments: WCLL playoffs. League-winning team represents WCLL in a Tournament of Champions for District 4 at the end of the season. Top players may also be selected for the All-Star team, which can advance to the State Softball Championship.
- Focus: Building advanced game skills and preparing for Majors-level play.
*Final placement determined by the WCLL softball player agent and softball board.
Majors (Ages 11–12*) - Advanced Division: Let’s play ball!
The most competitive division in our program, typically 6th graders, with some 5th and 7th graders based on other divisions of play.
- Format: Full Little League rules -- strikes, walks, steals and all! 100% player pitch and 40-foot pitching distance. Teams play against other District 4 leagues.
- Ball: 12-inch softball
- Skills Evaluations: In January, mandatory for placement. Full draft by team coaches for competitive balance.
- Tournaments: WCLL playoffs. League winners compete in District 4's Tournament of Champions at season-end. Opportunity to play in the All-Star tournament representing WCLL which can go all the way to the Little League World Series.
- Focus: Competitive, fast-paced softball with an emphasis on teamwork, sportsmanship, and preparing for the next level, whether that is tournament play or high school.
*Final placement determined by the WCLL softball player agent and softball board.
Seniors (Ages 13–16)- Preparing for high school and beyond
For our oldest players, the Seniors division keeps the fun going while introducing a more advanced, high-school-style game.
- Format: Full Little League rules like Majors, except only nine hitters allowed at a time with substitutions, unlike lower divisions where all players are in the lineup. Teams play against other District 4 leagues.
- Ball: 12-inch softball
- Skills Evaluations: In January, mandatory for placement. Full draft by team coaches for competitive balance.
- Tournaments: WCLL playoffs. League winners compete in District 4's Tournament of Champions at season-end. Opportunity to play in the All-Star tournament representing WCLL which can go all the way to the Little League World Series.
- Focus: Continued skill growth, team camaraderie, and deeper understanding of softball strategy.
**All final decisions about division placement are made by WCLL softball player agent and board.
For participant's league age please see the
Softball Age Chart.