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Cactus Foothills North Softball
Introduction
Cactus Foothills North Little League is comprised of several softball divisions.
The ages in said divisions ranges from ages 7 - 12. Under Little League International rules and regulations, local leagues have the option to determine age cutoffs between division.
In our division approach, Cactus Foothills North has elected to implement the age cutoff approach between divisions.
On this page:
Girls Softball Division - Age Requirements
This section contains Cactus Foothills North age requirements for the softball divisions only. The League follows the age requirements as mandated by Little League International. Players must be league age by January 1st of the upcoming year (see examples).
Examples
- To play farm softball in the Fall 2010 season, the player must be between the ages of 7 - 8 by January 1st, 2011.
- To play farm softball in the Fall 2011 season, the player must be between the ages of 7 - 8 by January 1st, 2011.
- To play farm softball in the Fall 2011 season, the player must be between the ages of 7 - 8 by January 1st, 2012.
| softball divisions |
league age |
level of play |
|---|---|---|
| Farm Softball Division |
7 - 8 |
Developmental |
| Minors Softball Division |
9 - 11 |
Developmental |
| Majors Softball Division |
10 - 12 |
Competitive |
Developmental and Competitive Division Differences:
- Developmental: In developmental divisions, the
focus is on the training and enhancement of player skills first and
foremost. Scores and rankings
are not maintained in the developmental
divisions. The emphasis is on player and skill development - not
competing for the top ranking or the division championship. All teams
receive trophies in the developmental divisions. - Competitive: In competitive divisions, scores and rankings are maintained. While player development is certainly still emphasized in these divisions, teams compete to be the best team in the division and the overall division championship. The level of officiating is also increased in the competitive divisions. Trophies are awarded to the champions only. Other teams receive participation pins.
Girls Softball Divisions and Descriptions
Cactus Foothills North girls softball youth divisions are described in this section.
| girls softball divisions |
descriptions |
|---|---|
| Farm Softball Division |
Girls Farm League Softball program is for girls Little League Age 7 and 8. This division is "player pitch", meaning that there is a live pitcher. Cactus Foothills North Little League has implemented a local option, allowing a player who is league age 6 for the current season and has played a year in TeeBall to be "moved up" to the Farm Division. A player wishing to "move up" must go through a skills evaluation. The diamond used is a 60-foot diamond with a pitcher at a distance of 35 feet. |
| Minors Softball Division |
Girls Minor League Softball program is for girls Little League Age 9 - 11. Girls Minor Softball is "player pitch", meaning that a team player will be the pitcher. Cactus Foothills North Little League has implemented a local option allowing an 8 year old to be "drafted up" to the Minors Softball Division. A player wishing to be "drafted up" must attend a skills evaluation for Softball Minors and then be selected through our normal draft process. Rosters may be composed of between 11 and 15 players. The diamond used is a 60-foot diamond and the pitching distance is 35 feet. |
| Major Softball Division |
The Girls Majors Softball Division (sometimes known as the Little League Softball Division) is for girls ages 10-12. Cactus Foothills North Little League has implemented a local option of allowing a player who is League Age 9 to be "drafted up" to the Softball Majors Division. A player wishing to move up must attend a skills evaluation for Softball Majors and then be selected through the normal draft process. The diamond used is a 60-foot diamond and the pitching distance is 40 feet. |
