East Longmeadow Youth Softball

What division should I register for?

Little League issues an age chart based on the calendar year (January 1 - December 31) to determine which division players should register for. Divisions are Tee Ball, 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14U.

SPRING SEASON
Players must register for the correct division according to their birth year. Players will be required to submit either address verification, which can be uploaded during registration, or school verification, which can be downloaded HERE, filled out, and uploaded after registration.

Please review the Sizing Chart before registering to ensure your player gets the correct size Jersey and Pants.

Email us at [email protected] if you have any questions about divisions or CLICK HERE to view the Little League's age chart.

FALL SEASON
Players who will be age eligible to move up the following Spring will register for the new division for Fall. Fall Softball is a slower paced, instruction season, allowing player the opportunity to try out new positions and to transition from the lower division to the next division. If you have questions about keeping your player at their Spring division please contact us at [email protected].

TEAM PLACEMENT
Tee Ball/8U
Teams are typically made up of 6-10 players. There is no waitlist for these divisions. Requests for teams and accommodations for schedules will be taken into consideration but do not guarantee placement on a specific team.

10U/12U/14U

Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. When a team has a full roster, your child will be placed on a waitlist* until we have enough players to create additional teams.

*Being placed on a waitlist does not mean your child won't be placed on a team but also does not guarantee placement on a team. The waitlist gives us time to recruit additional players to fill additional teams for all players to be able to participate. Please be patient as we work our softball magic.

Fall Registration

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Tee Ball Softball (birth year 2018 - 2020)

What is Tee Ball?
Tee Ball is a non-competitive program focused on fun, fitness, and fundamentals where players ages 4–6 are first introduced to the basics baseball and softball. Little League® International strives to provide a Tee Ball experience focused on teaching the fundamentals of the game in a fun environment while incorporating a high level of physical activity.

Is your child new to softball?
No worries! Every level of play focuses on the fundamentals of softball. Coaches work to bring new and returning players together so that every player has a positive experience.

What to expect:
Players can expect to participate in two Tee Ball related activities per week, one game and one practice, lasting approximately 45 - 60 minutes. During the fall season teams will play 3 games in September and 3 games in October to give the players an opportunity to play, learn, and grow. Games will be on Saturdays. Practices will vary depending on the coaches schedule.

What does you player need to play?
Tee Ball Players should have a Glove, fielder's mask, appropriate athletic pants or shorts and shoes (cleats are not required). Teams will provide bats, helmets, balls, and tees. Players will receive an East Longmeadow Softball Tee Ball t-shirt with a number and a hat. Parents can purchase a bat and/or helmet if they would prefer their child have their own.

Click here to learn more about East Longmeadow's Tee Ball Softball Program!

8U (birth year 2016 - 2017)

What is 8U?
This coach pitch non-competitive instructional level program is designed to introduce players to the game of softball and continue to build on the what players learn in Tee Ball. Little League® International strives to provide a Tee Ball experience focused on teaching the fundamentals of the game in a fun environment while incorporating a high level of physical activity.

Is your child new to softball?
No worries! Every level of play focuses on the fundamentals of softball. Coaches work to bring new and returning players together so that every player has a positive experience.

What to expect:
Players can expect to participate in 2-3 8U related activities per week, 1-2 games and one practice, lasting approximately 60 - 90 minutes. During the fall season teams will play 12 games over the course of 8 weeks in September and October. Games will be either Saturday and/or Sunday. Practices will vary depending on the coaches schedule.

What does you player need to play?
8U Players should have the following items: Softball Glove, Fielder's Mask, Cleats. Teams will provide bats, helmets, and balls. Parents can purchase a bat and/or helmet if they would prefer their child have their own.

10U (birth year 2014 - 2015)

What is 10U?
This level of play is more competitive than 8U. 10U continues to build on the fundamentals of softball in a fun environment while incorporating a high level of physical activity. There are a few notable changes your player will see when moving up. 10U is player pitch, the field is slightly bigger, the balls go up to an 11 inch outdoor ball, and there will be an umpire behind home plate.

Is your child new to softball?
No worries! Every level of play focuses on the fundamentals of softball. Coaches work to bring new and returning players together so that every player has a positive experience.

What to expect?
Players can expect to participate in 2-3 10U related activities per week, 1-2 games and one practice, lasting approximately 60 - 90 minutes. During the fall season teams will play 12 games over the course of 8 weeks in September and October. Games will be either Saturday and/or Sunday. Practices will vary depending on the coaches schedule.

What does your player need?
10U Players should have the following items: Softball Glove, Fielder's Mask, Cleats. Teams will provide bats, helmets, and balls. Every player will receive a full uniform to include a jersey, pants, and socks. Parents can purchase a bat and/or helmet if they would prefer their child have their own.

12U (birth year 2012 - 2013)

What is 12U?
12U continues to build on the fundamentals of softball in a fun environment while incorporating a high level of physical activity. There are a few notable changes your player will see when moving up. The 12U field is slightly bigger, balls are 12 inches, and there may be a field umpire in addition to the home plate umpire. There are a few rule changes as well that players will learn about at the 12U level, such as Drop 3rd Strike and In-Field Fly Rule.

Is your child new to softball?
No worries! Every level of play focuses on the fundamentals of softball. Coaches work to bring new and returning players together so that every player has a positive experience.

What to expect?
Players can expect to participate in 3-4 12U related activities per week, 1-2 games and 1-2 practices, lasting approximately 90 - 120 minutes. During the fall season teams will play 12 games over the course of 8 weeks in September and October. Games will be either Saturday and/or Sunday. Practices will vary depending on the coaches schedule.

What does your player need?
12U Players should have the following items: Softball Glove, Fielder's Mask, Cleats Teams will provide bats, helmets, and balls. Every player will receive a full uniform to include a jersey, pants, and socks. Parents can purchase a bat and/or helmet if they would prefer their child have their own.

14U (birth year 2010 - 2011)

What is 14U?
14U continues to build on the fundamentals of softball in a fun environment while incorporating a high level of physical activity. This level of game play prepares players for higher level, high school softball.

Is your child new to softball?
No worries! Every level of play focuses on the fundamentals of softball. Coaches work to bring new and returning players together so that every player has a positive experience.

What to expect?
Players can expect to participate in 3-4 14U related activities per week, 1-2 games and 1-2 practices, lasting approximately 90 - 120 minutes. During the fall season teams will play 12 games over the course of 8 weeks in September and October. Games will be either Saturday and/or Sunday. Practices will vary depending on the coaches schedule.

What does your player need?
14U Players should have the following items: Softball Glove, Fielder's Mask, Cleats. Teams will provide bats, helmets, and balls. Every player will receive a full uniform to include a jersey, pants, and socks. Parents can purchase a bat and/or helmet if they would prefer their child have their own.

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