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Register for the 2024 Softball Season

(For BASEBALL registration, click here)

Register for the 2024 Season

SOFTBALL REGISTRATION STEPS
Review each step BEFORE registering online:

1 Verify you live in or attend a school in the Issaquah Little League Boundary using Little League Finder
2 Find your Little League Age and Division
3 Review the Division Calendar
4 Special Cases: Scholarships
5 Special Cases: Managers, Coaches, Umpires, and Other Volunteers
6Special Cases: Buddy/Coach Requests and Petitions to Play Up/Down 
 7 Register for the Softball Season

REGISTER EARLY AND SAVE


Register by Jan 1, 2024 and Save $25
Registration, refund & confidentiality policies

1. ISSAQUAH LITTLE LEAGUE BOUNDARY

Be sure your player resides and/or attends a school within the boundary or request a waiver prior to registering. We cannot refund your registration processing fee if you are not eligible to play for Issaquah Little League. Visit Find My Little League to locate the correct league for your player.

Little League International requires all participants at every level in a local league must either reside and/or attend school within the boundary of the league. Players that do not reside within a league boundary but attend a school that is physically located within the league boundary are permitted to participate in that league with full eligibility. If your player does not meet eligibility, they may still be permitted to play by submitting a waiver. Learn more about the waiver process.   

Issaquah Little League does not require you to provide proof of residence to register for the Little League season unless your player is selected for All-Stars. If your player is selected for All-Stars you will be notified of requirements at that time. 

2A. Softball Age Chart

You must register for the Division listed for your player's age. Your player's age must be verifiable by a government issued birth certificate. Please do not falsify your child's birthday in order to register for a non-age appropriate level. You may indicate your desire to have your child play up during the registration process.
If you would like to request to play at a higher or lower division, you can indicate PETITION TO PLAY UP or PETITION TO PLAY DOWN during your registration.

 
(https://www.littleleague.org/downloads/2024-softball-age-chart/)

 

2B. Softball Divisions

Instructional Divisions
 T-Ball Ages 4-5 T-Ball softball is the first level of our softball program. T-ball is geared toward teaching softball fundamentals such as proper throwing, fielding and batting techniques. The T-ball program will hit off a tee. Kids play in all of the defensive innings, rotating positions each inning, and will bat in all innings of a game. T-ball uses a 10" safety (soft) ball.

Teams are formed by neighborhood where possible and may vary depending on enrollment for a given neighborhood.
 
 A

Ages 6-7 A softball is geared towards teaching and practicing softball fundamentals such as proper throwing, fielding and batting techniques. In A level, kids hit off a live pitch from the coach a short distance away, but if unsuccessful a tee can be used. Teams are formed by neighborhood where possible and may vary depending on enrollment for a given neighborhood. Expect one practice and one game each week. A 10” safety (soft) ball will be used.

Players may petition to play up or down, depending on previous experience.
 
AA

Ages 7-8 At this level of play there is increased focus on basic skills, teamwork, respect for coaches and umpires, and the rules of the game while still retaining a fun atmosphere. Coaches pitch to the players using a soft safety 11" softballl. Team formation is based upon home school as much as possible. Expect either a game and a practice or two games each week.

Players may petition to play up or down, depending on previous experience.

Fastpitch Competitive Divisions

AAA

Age 9-10 Players pitch for the first time and stealing is introduced! Coaches still pitch to a player because walks are not allowed, although strike outs are. This is the entry into competitive baseball with increased emphasis on basic skills, playmaking decisions, teamwork along with respect for umpires and coaches. Intensity level of play appropriately increased. Safety 11" softballs are used. Balanced teams are formed as Managers DRAFT players to be on their team using results from the mandatory Skills Evaluation. Scorekeeping and game scores are all introduced. Expect one practice and one game each week OR two games a week.

Coast

Age 10-11 The level of competition increases as players pitch with steals allowed. Emphasis on basic skills, playmaking decisions, teamwork and respect for umpires and coaches. 11" regulation softball will be used. Balanced teams are formed as Managers DRAFT players to be on their team using results from the mandatory Skills Evaluation. Scorekeeping and game scores are kept. Expect one practice and two games each week or two games.

Majors

Ages 11-12 Advanced, competitive play. Emphasis on refining of all skills learned at previous levels. Balanced teams are formed as Managers DRAFT players to be on their team using results from the mandatory Skills Evaluation. 12" regulation softball will be used. Those players not assigned to a Majors team are automatically entered into the Coast level. Scorekeeping and game scores are kept. Expect one practice and two games each week or two games.

Juniors

Ages 13-14 Advanced, competitive play. Players must be ready to add more skill and strategy to their game. Defensive awareness along with knowing where to make the play and how to run the bases becomes a more critical part of the game.


3. SOFTBALL DIVISION CALENDAR

2024 Season Calendar T-Ball  A AA AAA Coast Majors Juniors
 REGISTRATION INFO       
 Ages  4-5 6-77-8 9-10 10-11 11-12 13-14
 Price $115$205 $205 $260 $260 $260 $300
Registration Opens Nov 8  Nov 8Nov 8 Nov 8 Nov 8 Nov 8 Nov 8
Early Registration Discount Ends Jan 1, 2024  Ends Jan 1, 2024 Ends Jan 1, 2024 Ends Jan 1, 2024 Ends Jan 1, 2024 Ends Jan 1, 2024 Ends Jan 1, 2024
Team FormationSchool / AreaSchool / AreaSchool / AreaDraftDraftDraftDraft
# of Teams Expected 4 4 4 3 5 3 1
Roster Size 8-108-10 10-12 11-1312-1412-14 12
SCHEDULE       
Managers Named Early March Early March Early March Late Jan Late Jan Late Jan Late Jan
Skills Evaluation N/A N/AOnly players petitioning to play up to AAA Jan 21, 2024
Jan 21, 2024Jan 21, 2024
 None
Draft DateN/AN/AN/AEarly FebEarly FebEarly Feb None
Teams Announced Mid March  Mid March Mid March Mid Feb Mid Feb Mid Feb Mid Feb
Practice Start Mid March  Mid MarchMid March Early March Early March Early March Early March
Events per Week 2  2 2 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3
Regular Season Games 12  12 12 14 14 14 14
Game Days 1 weekday and Sat  1 weekday and Sat 1 weekday and Sat 1-2 weekday and Sat 1-2 weekday including Fri or Sat 1-2 weekday including Fri or Sat Varies
Practice Days Varies  Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies
POST SEASON       
Tournament FormatN/A N/AN/APool Play then Single ElimPool Play then Single Pool Play then Single TBD
Tournament StartN/A N/AN/AMid-MayMid-MayMid-MayTBD
ChampionshipN/A N/AN/AJune 3June 3June 2TBD
All-Stars Announced N/A  N/A N/A June 2 June 2 June 2 June 2

4. SCHOLARSHIPS

Registration Fee and Equipment Scholarships

5. MANAGERS, COACHES, UMPIRES, AND OTHER VOLUNTEERS

MANAGERS, COACHES, and PARENT VOLUNTEERS
  • If you are going to Volunteer to Manager, Coach, or be a parent volunteer for your players team, please sign up child first and either submit your interest during that process or later by clicking the “Volunteers” section of your account, click “Find Volunteer Roles”, select the role(s) you are interested in, and follow the remaining on-screen instructions to complete your registration form (Remember in softball/baseball the MANAGER is the "Head Coach" while the COACH is the "Assistant Coach").
  • Note that the mandatory Little League background checks are handled electronically as part of the volunteer registration process. Contact our League Secretary (Secretary@issaquahlittleleague.org) for more info.
  • For additional information please review the Volunteering page.
UMPIRES
  • If you plan to be a volunteer Adult Umpire or a paid Junior Umpire you will need to register for that role via your account.
  • Adult Umpires: login to your account, click the “Volunteers” section of your account, click “Find Volunteer Roles”, select the role you are interested in, and follow the remaining on-screen instructions to complete your registration form.
  • Junior Umpires: login to your account, click "Register Now", select the Junior Umpires program, and follow the remaining on-screen instructions to complete your registration form.
  • Note that the mandatory Little League background checks are handled electronically as part of the volunteer registration process. Contact our League Secretary (Secretary@issaquahlittleleague.org) for more info.
  • Read about the program and training requirements on our Umpire page or contact our Chief Umpire (Umpires@issaquahlittleleague.org) for more info.
OTHER VOLUNTEERS
  • If you are going to Volunteer in any capacity from Scorekeeper, Snack Parent, Booster Club, Board of Directors, etc...you’ll need to register for that separately.
  • To register for a volunteer role, login to your account, click the “Volunteers” section of your account, click “Find Volunteer Roles”, select the role you are interested in, and follow the remaining on-screen instructions to complete your registration form.
  • Note that the mandatory Little League background checks are handled electronically as part of the volunteer registration process. Contact our League Secretary (Secretary@issaquahlittleleague.org) for more info.
  • For additional information please review the Volunteering page.

6. Teammate/Coach Requests and Petitions

TEAMMATE/COACH REQUESTS
  • Teammate and Coach requests are used for Instructional Divisions (Tee, A, AA) only while Competitive Divisions (AAA, Coast, Majors) are drafted.
  • We will prioritize coach and teammate requests for those who register before January 20 at the instructional level (Tee, A, AA).
  • For registrations after January 20th, we cannot guarantee we will honor teammate/coach requests at any instructional level.
PETITION TO PLAY UP/DOWN

7. REGISTER FOR THE SOFTBALL SEASON

    Register for the 2024 Softball Season!

    If you have questions or problems, please read our FAQ or contact us.

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    ISSAQUAH LITTLE LEAGUE
    P.O. Box 488 
    Issaquah, Washington 98027

    Email: [email protected]

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