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;
• Game play: 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.
•  Ball: 11-inch soft compression ball;
•  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 is determined by the WCLL softball player agent and board.

AA (Ages 7–9*) - Development Division: Growing Into the Game

• A developmental step-up for experienced 2nd graders, 3rd graders, and 4th graders new to the game. We continue to foster confidence, build on skills, with a little more structure.  
• Format: Season starts with coach pitch and transitions into player pitch.
•  Gameplay: No walks, but players can strike out.
•  Ball: 11-inch softball;
  
• Tryouts: Required for team placement. Teams are organized by WCLL softball board, no draft. This allows us to organize by school and friends keeping the emphasis on learning and fun.
•  Focus: A large developmental aspect of this division is learning to pitch, catch, and throw the ball using the right techniques. 
• Tournaments: The league may host an end of the season championship tournament. Top players may also be selected for the All-Star team.

*Ten-year-olds who are new to the game are eligible for this division. Final placement determined by WCLL softball board.

AAA League (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: 100% player pitch with an 11-inch hardball.
•  Gameplay: Walks and strikeouts in play; limited stealing is allowed.
•  Tryouts: Mandatory for placement. Full draft by team coaches.
•  Tournaments: Opportunity to compete in a Tournament of Champions 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 Major-level play.

Majors League (Ages 11–12)- Advanced Division- Let’s Play Ball!

• The most competitive division in our core program, typically 6th graders, with some 5th and 7th graders based on other divisions of play.
• Ball: 12-inch hardball.
• Gameplay: Full Little League rules, strikes, walks, steals, and all!
•  Tournaments: End-of-season Tournament of Champions and the All-Star tournament, which can lead all the way to the Little League Softball 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.

Seniors League (Ages 13–16)- Preparing for high school and beyond

• For our 7th–8th grade players, the Seniors division keeps the fun going while introducing a more advanced, high-school-style game.
• Ball: 12-inch hardball.
•  Gameplay: Full softball rules, focused on raising players’ softball IQ and understanding of strategy.
•  Focus: Continued skill growth, team camaraderie, and deeper understanding of how the game is played.