Fremont Centerville Little League softball programs include divisions for all children, ages 4–16.

 

In addition to practicing on-field fundamentals and the excitement of playing games in a competitive environment, Little League Baseball and Softball pridefully enlists the sport to strengthen its participants’ self-esteem and confidence.

Minor A is a competitive development program for 8-11 year olds that begins challenging players to execute on the ball field. The diamond has 60-foot base paths and a 35 foot pitching distance. Players will learn situational awareness on offense and defense, identifying and hitting player-pitched balls, base stealing, pitching and catching. Try outs are required to be drafted to Minor A teams to ensure teams are balanced appropriately. 8 year olds with exceptional fundamental softball skills may be drafted to a Minor A team. 12 year olds who need additional development may stay on the Minor A team with approval of the district administrator.

Majors is the standard for youth baseball and softball for 10-12 year olds that allows players to display the skills developed through the rest of the Little League program. The field uses a 60-foot diamond and a 40 foot pitching distance. A local league may dual-roster 12-year-olds, assessed capable, to a Major and a Junior division softball teams. Players will utilize teamwork, positioning, and situational awareness in a competitive environment that results in All-Star play with the opportunity to get to the Little League World Series. Try outs are required for placement on Majors teams. 10 year olds with exceptional skills development may be chosen for Majors.

Junior League Division is for girls ages 12-14, and uses a conventional 60-foot diamond with a 43 foot pitching distance. Depending on the number of players, the Junior and Senior division may be combined.

Senior League Division is for girls 13-16 years old, using a 60-foot diamond with a pitching distance of 43 feet. Play and games in this division typically begin after the High School Softball season ends. The Senior season is compressed beginning around the middle of May and progressing through the District 14 Tournament of Champions and the Little League All Star tournament. Depending on the number of players, the Junior and Senior division may be combined.

Regardless of physical size, skill, strength, gender, religion, or nationality, Little League Baseball and Softball offer the opportunity for a child to experience and benefit from the life lessons, socialization, and camaraderie that are the cornerstones of the program.