Stratford Little League's AAA Division softball is for players who are softball age 10 and 11 (birth year 2017 and 2016). Younger players may be allowed to play up if they show adequate skill in evaluations. In this division, girls will be introduced to a modified player pitch format. Play will use 11" hard softballs. Pitchers will pitch from a rubber at 35'. There is no coach intervention - walks are unlimited. Batter counts are observed. Players may advance on the bases at their own risk on balls in play and overthrows. The play ends when the ball is possessed by the pitcher within the pitching circle. Runners between bases may be allowed to advance based on the umpire's discretion. Players may take leads when the ball crosses the plate; and there are no restrictions on stealing. Certain softball rules are not observed: Uncaught 3rd strikes, Continuation on walks, Infield fly.
Games are 6 innings long or 1 hr 45 minutes max. Expect 1-2 practices and 1-2 games per week.
Players in AA and AAA divisions will participate in evaluation for placement in the correct division and maintain competitive balance among teams. Evaluations will take place the weekend of 3/28-3/29.
Players who do not attend evaluations will be placed on a team at random. Requests to be added to specific teams may not be honored.
Equipment Needed:
A glove
Batting helmet with facemask*
Cleats
Fielding mask*
ASA certified softball bat with BPF marking 1.2*
*Recommended