For 2024, girls born between 1/1/09 – 12/31/19 are eligible to play softball. Please note that softball has a different age determination chart than baseball, with softball running from January 1st-December 31st. 

 A/Farm: Ages 4-6 

(DOB: 1/1/17 – 12/31/19)

In the A/Farm division, we focus on small teams and teaching children the basics of softball. Children hit off a tee, there are no outs recorded, and all children bat each inning. Weeks into the season, some teams may go to coach pitch. Games generally are about 3 innings long (approximately 1 hour). Our goal is to have enough teams, so all games can be played at Fisher Meadows. For the fall season, we will have one practice and one game per week. The season will end the last weekend in October. This level uses a 10” and softer softball. Scores and standings are not kept.

 AA: Ages 7-8 

(DOB: 1/1/15 – 12/31/16)

In the AA division, coaches will pitch to players to start the season. There is a limited number of swings to reach base. Around midseason, players will begin pitching to batters. Outs are recorded and batters are limited to one at-bat per inning. There is no leading off or stealing. Games can be played up to six innings and last up to 2 hours. Home games are played at Fisher Meadows, and the teams will travel to play neighboring towns. Players will pitch from 35 feet with an 11" ball. Balls and strikes will be called, and in the first month of the season a coach will come in to pitch after 4 balls. There is a limit of 5 runs scored per inning. For the fall season, we will have one practice and one game per week. The season will end the last weekend in October.

AAA: Ages 9-10

(DOB: 1/1/13 – 12/31/14)

In the AAA division, there is no coach pitch. Players will pitch from 35 feet with an 11” ball. Balls and strikes are called. Games are up to six innings or up to two hours. Players begin leading off when the ball crosses home plate and can steal at that time. There is a limit of 5 runs scored per inning. Home games are played at Fisher Meadows, and the team will travel to play neighboring towns. For the fall season, we will have one practice and one game per week. The season will end the last weekend in October. 

Majors: Ages 11-12

(DOB: 1/1/11 – 12/31/12)

In Majors, full Little League rules apply. This division is the most competitive. Players will pitch from 40 feet with a 12” ball. Home games are played at Fisher Meadows, and the teams will travel to play neighboring towns. Games are up to 6 innings or up to two hours in length. For the fall season, we will have one practice and one game per week. The season will end the last weekend in October.

 Juniors: Ages 13-14

(DOB: 1/1/09 – 12/31/10) 

In the Junior division, players will pitch from 43 feet with a 12” ball. Games are 7 innings and up to 2.5 hours in length. Home games are played at Fisher Meadows, and the team will travel to play neighboring towns. For the fall season, we will have one practice and one game per week. The season will end the last weekend in October.

Little League International is the governing body and has rules regarding age and residence eligibility, playing time, playing rules and safety. Avon Little League is one of many local area Little Leagues and plays in District 6. Avon Little League administers youth softball for our town and adopts local rules (where permissible) to make our league best fit for our town’s needs.