This section describes the variety of softball programs that WWLL offers. WWLL wants you and your children to get the most out of our programs and to enjoy the sport. If you have any questions about the softball programs, please contact the Vice President of Softball.

Majors
Majors Softball is for 11- and 12-year-old players.
10-year-old players may be permitted to play Majors based on a tryout and available roster spots.
10-year-old players interested in Majors must register for Minors but will be able to indicate their interest in Majors within the Minors registration system.
Team assignments are by draft only, and all Majors players will participate in a workout as needed for the Majors managers in February.

This is a competitive division with scores and standings.
Games are played by official Little League rules, with local rule modifications.
Majors Softball is 100% player-pitch with a 12" softball.

Teams play one or two games per week, typically Fridays, with weekly practices and potential clinics during the regular season.
Majors teams play interleague games against other NJ District 12 teams, with some games requiring travel to other area towns.
If registration numbers are insufficient by a cutoff date, WWLL Majors will potentially combine with another local league.

Minors

Minors is for 9-, and 10-year-old players. 8-year-old players are welcome to play Minors, provided they have played at least one season of Rookies.
10-year-old players interested in playing Majors must register for Minors but will be able to indicate their interest in Majors within the Minors registration system.
Team assignments are by draft only, and all Minors players will participate in a workout as needed for the Minors managers in February.

This division introduces more advanced skills and a more competitive environment.
Games are played by official Little League rules, with local rule modifications.
Player pitching is introduced, with coaches pitching instead of issuing walks for the first four weeks of the season.
A regulation 11" softball is used.
Players are taught and allowed to steal bases.

Teams play one or two games per week, with weekly practices and potential clinics during the regular season.
Minors teams play interleague games against other NJ District 12 teams, with some games requiring travel to other area towns.
If registration numbers are insufficient by a cutoff date, WWLL Majors will potentially combine with another local league.

Rookies

Rookies is for  6-, 7, and 8-year-old players. This is the next step up from Tee Ball for softball players. A fun atmosphere is maintained while focusing on skill development.
Players should feel comfortable with a ball being thrown or hit to them and be able to protect themselves with their glove.
8-year-old players interested in more competitive play can elect to register for Minors.

This division introduces more instruction in a light competitive environment, with an emphasis on skill development.
Scores are recorded.
Rookies Softball is 100% coach-pitch, with batters learning to hit a moving ball.
Players will learn to make plays in the field and will follow basic Little League Softball rules.

Teams will typically play one game per week, typically Sunday morning, with weekly practices TBD by the coaching staff.
Rookies teams may play interleague games against other NJ District 12 teams, with potential travel to other area towns.

Tee Ball
Tee Ball is for 4-, 5, and 6-year-old players new or still new to the sport.
Teams are co-ed, and parents can request to have their child play with friends.

Players will learn the game, hit the ball from a stationary tee, run the bases, and be taught proper throwing and catching techniques—all while HAVING FUN WITH THE TEAM.
NO SCORES WILL BE KEPT, AND THERE ARE NO OUTS.

Tee Ball plays on Sunday mornings. Each session includes a practice and a 2- or 3-inning game.