Rookies:
Little League Ages: 7-8
Players will learn the fundamentals of team play on a full-size diamond using a smaller 11” softball.
Coaches pitch to batters until later in the season when some player pitch is introduced. There is no stealing.
Games are 6 innings with a 5 run maximum per inning, to keep the game moving, and a 1.5-hour limit on the game itself.
Although a win or loss is generally known, official score is not kept so that the environment is focused having fun and player development.
Rookies will generally have 2-3 league events per week (between Practice & Games)
Players are selected to represent Downingtown West Little League in the District 28 Little League All Star Tournament.
Minors:
Little League Ages: 9-10
Players will bat against player pitchers using an 11” ball with coaches assisting to minimize walks.
Limited base stealing and walks in the first half of the season are followed by full base stealing in the second half.
Games are 6 innings with a 2-hour time limit.
Minors will generally have 2-3 league events per week (between Practice & Games)
Players are selected to represent Downingtown West Little League in the District 28 Little League All Star Tournament (Late June/ Early July).
Winner of the District Tournament has opportunity to advance further in PA and Regional tournaments.
Majors:
Little League Ages: 11-12
Players use a 12” ball and unrestricted rules.
Games are 6 innings with a 2-hour time limit.
Majors will generally have 2-3 league events per week (between Practice & Games)
Players are selected to represent Downingtown West Little League in the District 28 Little League All Star Tournament (Mid/ Late June).
Winner of the District Tournament has opportunity to advance further in PA, Regional and National tournaments.
Juniors:
Little League Ages: 13-14
Players use a 12” ball and unrestricted rules.
Games are 7 innings with a 2-hour time limit.
Juniors will generally have 1-2 league events per week (some Practice, Mostly Games).
Players are selected to represent Downingtown West Little League in the District 28 Little League All Star Tournament (Mid/ Late June).
Winner of the District Tournament has opportunity to advance further in PA, Regional and National tournaments.
**Juniors & Seniors Softball Play Together during Regular Season**
Seniors:
Little League Ages: 15-16
Players use a 12” ball and unrestricted rules.
Games are 7 innings with a 2-hour time limit.
Juniors will generally have 1-2 league events per week (some Practice, Mostly Games).
Players are selected to represent Downingtown West Little League in the District 28 Little League All Star Tournament (Mid/ Late June).
Winner of the District Tournament has opportunity to advance further in PA, Regional and National tournaments.
**Juniors & Seniors Softball Play Together during Regular Season**