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.

• Team assignments are by draft only, and all Majors players will participate in a workout as needed for the Majors managers in February.
• 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.
• This is a competitive league with scores and standings.
• Games are played by official Little League rules, with local rule modifications.
• Majors Softball is 100% player-pitch.
• Teams play two games per week), with periodic practices or clinics during the regular season.
• Majors teams also play interleague games against other NJ District 12 teams, with some games requiring travel to other area towns.
  
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Minors
Minors is for 8-, 9-, and 10-year-old players. 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.

This division introduces more advanced skills and a more competitive environment. Player pitching is introduced, with coaches pitching instead of issuing walks for the first four weeks of the season.

• Players are taught and allowed to steal bases.
• Minors teams play with a regulation 11" softball.
• Games are held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
• Team assignments are by draft only, and all Minors players will participate in a workout as needed for the Minors managers in February.
• Minors teams also play interleague games against other NJ District 12 teams, with some games requiring travel to other area towns.
  
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Rookies
Rookies is for player ages 6 or 7. This is the next step up from Tee Ball for softball players. A fun atmosphere is maintained while focusing on skill development.

Players will work with professional trainers and participate in official games.
No scores or standings are recorded—this is a fun, instructional league with an emphasis on continued skill development.
Batters will hit against coach pitching to learn how to hit a moving ball.
Players will learn to assist in a putout at a base and play using most of the basic Little League Softball rules.
Players should feel comfortable with a ball being thrown or hit to them and be able to protect themselves with their glove.
Sessions will consist of combined practices and games on Sundays.
Beginners/Rookies teams also play interleague games against other NJ District 12 teams, with some games requiring travel to other area towns.

Tee Ball
Tee Ball plays on Sunday mornings. Each session includes a practice and a 2- or 3-inning game. 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. Teams will consist of either all boys or all girls, and parents can request to have their child play with friends.