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SOFTBALL DETAILS

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Issaquah Little League prices remain at or below the average charged by other Little Leagues in our area. Prices range from $80 for T-Ball to $150 for AAA/Coast/Majors and $245 for Juniors - and includes free Extra Bases training at FOC in December, January, and February!

T-Ball	Ages 5-6- As the first level of organized softball the emphasis is on FUN. Small teams are organized by school as much as possible. Short practices to help learn the game and shortened games to enjoy it. Play is off a Tee with a soft safety softball "Incrediball". Everyone bats and everyone plays the field.
AA	Ages 7-8- This is the beginning level of softball in which the emphasis is on basic skills, teamwork and fun. As in beginning baseball, coaches pitch to the players using a soft safety ball "Incrediball". Team formation is based on home school as much as possible. Expect one practice and one game each week.
AAA	Ages 8-9- This is the entry into competitive softball with increased emphasis on basic skills, playmaking decisions, teamwork along with respect for umpires and coaches. Intensity level of play appropriately increased. Regulation 11 inch softballs are used. Teams are organized by school as much as possible. Scorekeeping, pitch counts, game scores and standings are all introduced. Expect one practice and one game each week.
Coast	Ages 9-11- Emphasis at this level of play is on basic skills, playmaking decisions, teamwork and respect for umpires and coaches. Intensity level of play appropriately increases. Players pitch to players. Regulation 11 inch softballs are used. Each year team formation is based on Draft system as prescribed by Little League Baseball Operating Rules. 8 year olds wishing to play at Coast must petition the Player Agent for Softball and have that petition accepted to be considered for this level. 10 year olds may petition the Player Agent of Softball to play at the Majors Level. Post season play begins at this level with all star selection eligibility for all 9-10 year olds within the Coast and Majors divisions. Expect one practice and two games each week.
Majors	Ages 11-12- The emphasis at this level is on refining of all skills learned at previous levels. The intensity level is increased appropriately. Players pitch to players with increased focus on the windmill fast pitch style. Team formation is based on draft system as prescribed by the Little League Baseball Operational Rules. All Majors level players not selected in the draft for a Majors level team are automatically entered into the draft for the Coast level. 10 year olds must have parents petition the Player Agent for Softball and have that petition accepted to be considered for this level. Post season play continues at this level with all star selection eligibility for all 11 and 12 year olds in the Major division. Expect one practice and two games each week.
Juniors	Ages 13-14- Emphasis at this level is on development of advances skills and game situation knowledge. Inter-league play may be necessary to provide enough teams to provide a true competitive experience. 15 year olds are eligible to play at the Junior Majors level but Little League Baseball Operational Rules do not allow a 15 year old to pitch or be eligible for all stars at the junior majors level. Post season play continues at this level with all star selection eligibility for all 13 and 14 year olds in the Junior Majors division.

SOFTBALL AGE CHART

Little League Softball Age Chart for the 2012 Season
Locate Month and Year of player's birthdate, read the Little League Age and Program
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	LL Age	Program
2006	2006	2006	2006	2006	2006	2006	2006	2006	2006	2006	2006	5	T-Ball
2005	2005	2005	2005	2005	2005	2005	2005	2005	2005	2005	2005	6	T-Ball
2004	2004	2004	2004	2004	2004	2004	2004	2004	2004	2004	2004	7	AA
2003	2003	2003	2003	2003	2003	2003	2003	2003	2003	2003	2003	8	AA / AAA
2002	2002	2002	2002	2002	2002	2002	2002	2002	2002	2002	2002	9	AAA / Coast
2001	2001	2001	2001	2001	2001	2001	2001	2001	2001	2001	2001	10	Coast
2000	2000	2000	2000	2000	2000	2000	2000	2000	2000	2000	2000	11	Coast / Majors
1999	1999	1999	1999	1999	1999	1999	1999	1999	1999	1999	1999	12	Majors
1998	1998	1998	1998	1998	1998	1998	1998	1998	1998	1998	1998	13	Juniors
1997	1997	1997	1997	1997	1997	1997	1997	1997	1997	1997	1997	14	Juniors

SOFTBALL DIVISION (GIRLS ONLY)

	T-Ball	AA	AAA	Coast	Majors
Description	Beginners	Coach Pitch	Kid Pitch, Playoffs	Competitive, Playoffs	Advanced, Playoffs
League Age	T-Ball	AA	AAA	Coast	Majors
5	Typical - Get Started!
6	Typical - Register for T-Ball
7	If not ready for AA	Typical - Register for AA	If Playing Up and successful at AA
8		Typical - Register for AA or AAA to indicate preference
9			Typical - Register for AAA or Coast to indicate preference
10			If not ready for Coast or limited baseball experience	Typical - Register for Coast	If Playing Up and successful at Coast
11				Returning players may register for Coast or Majors to indicate preference. New players are recommended to register for Coast.
12					Always register for Majors
13-14	A Juniors Division is offered by the Issaquah Little League. View Softball Programs for more details.