WCSA Player Divisions

Divisions are based on child's age September 1st of the prior calendar year.


6U-(T-Ball) …This division is designed for girls aged 6 and under as of September 1st of the prior calendar year, providing a non-competitive softball environment. Regardless of experience level, participants will learn fundamental skills such as catching, throwing, batting, understanding positional roles, and navigating the bases. A 10” Protector ball will be used. Hitting instruction will include tee work and coach pitching. Teams will be organized by age and experience to promote balanced competition.


8U-(Mini’s) …This Division is tailored for girls aged 8 years and under as of September 1st of the prior calendar year, offering a non-competitive softball experience. At this level, the primary emphasis is on building fundamental skills and to demonstrate proficiency in essential skills such as throwing, catching, and batting. This division's primary focus will be coach pitch, with a gradual introduction to player pitching and hitting around the midpoint of the season. The field layout features 60’ bases, 11” ball and a 30-foot pitching distance. Team assignments will be determined based on age and prior experience to promote balanced play.


10U-(Rookies) …Players 9 and 10 years old as of September 1st of the prior calendar year. The beginnings of real softball play with rules closer to USA Softball. The players will learn more of the fundamentals and gain an understanding of the game. The players will be pitching and hitting off each other with lead offs and stealing. There are 60' bases, 11” ball and 35' pitching distance. This is a higher level and more competitive division. Practices will start a few weeks prior to Opening day and an average of 2-3 games will be played per week.
*The players will attend a mandatory evaluation, and all players will be drafted by the team managers.


12U-(Minors) …Players 11 and 12 years old as of September 1st of the prior calendar year. This Division provides some bigger challenges. The pitcher’s mound moves back to 40', the ball gets bigger 12”, and rule changes like dropped third strike and stealing home are implemented. Practices will start a few weeks prior to Opening day and an average of 2-3 games will be played per week.
*The players will attend a mandatory evaluation, and all players will be drafted by the team managers.


13+ (Majors) …Players 13 -16 years old as of September 1st of the prior calendar year. This Division offers quality, encouraging & competitive softball. The pitching distance is now 43’! At this age the players will have a good foundation & understanding of the game. Practices will start a few weeks prior to Opening day and an average of 2-3 games will be played per week.
*The players will attend a mandatory evaluation, and all players will be drafted by the team managers.