2002 Softball Divisions/Age Information

Minor League - Ages 7 & 8

(Birth Dates between August 1, 1993 and July 31, 1995)
The Minor League is an instructional league following modified Little League Minor Softball rules. It is intended to introduce the players to the game of softball and to help the players learn correct batting and defensive techniques. The coaches do all pitching. All players play defense and all players in attendance will bat.

Major B League - Age 9 & 10

(Birth Dates between August 1, 1991 and July 31, 1993)
The players in the Major B League will pitch. The players will further enhance their skills by playing closer to the rules followed by the Little League Major Softball rules. Ten players will play defense and all players in attendance will bat.

Major A League - Ages 11 & 12

(Birth Dates between August 1, 1989 and July 31, 1991)
The Major A League consists primarily of players between the ages of 11 and 12 and follows Little League Softball Major rules. The catcher becomes a very important player since stealing is now allowed. Nine players are fielded defensively. Each player must play a minimum of six defensive outs and have one at bat.

Junior League - Ages 13 & 14

(Birth Dates between August 1, 1987 and July 31, 1989)
The Junior League consists of players who are 13 and 14 years old. The number of players who register will determine inter-league play with teams from other leagues including Board Ripple Haverford, Eagle Creek and Eagle Dale.

Senior League - Ages 15 & 16

(Birth Dates between August 1, 1985 and July 31, 1987)
The Senior League is played in a shortened season against other leagues.ZCHS players are eligible to play in the league since the season begins at the end of school. The season ends before July 1. Inter-league play will be against teams from other leagues including Board Ripple Haverford, Eagle Creek and Eagle Dale.

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