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.

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

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.

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.

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.

• Issaquah Little League offers a limited number of scholarships for families where our fee would present a hardship.
• Scholarships will not cover Late Fees under any circumstances
• Contact the Softball Player Agent (SB_PlayerAgent@issaquahlittleleague.org) for more information prior to registration.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.