Majors Softball
AA Softball
Ages 9*, 10-12
Ages 6*, 7-8
(Age as of January 1, 2017)
(Age as of January 1, 2017)
The next step up from Single A T-ball.
Girls are taken to a new level of play.
Coach pitch makes the game fun and
enjoyable for all. Beginners are encouraged.
Players will be randomly placed on
teams in order to ensure competitiveness through out the league.
West Plains Little League provides
uniforms and all players receive visors.
AAA Softball
Ages 8*, 9-12
(Age as of January 1, 2017)
Semi-competitive - A great introduction to learning more skills for Double
A graduates. Triple A provides a slight
competitive level that kids will love as
well as a comfortable playing environment. Softball fundamentals, sportsmanship and participation are all emphasized. This is a player pitch league.
Players will be randomly placed on
teams in order to ensure competitiveness through out the league.
West Plains Little League provides
uniforms and all players receive visors.
Competitive – Fast pitch fundamentals are
stressed for the athletes playing at a higher
level. Besides being competitive, Little
League core values of respect, sportsmanship,
and team are taught.
West Plains Little League provides uniforms
and all players receive visors.
Players must tryout and be selected in order
to play.
See other side for tryout dates and locations.
*Parents can petition the league to
have their child play up one level.
*6 year olds must have played 1
year of T-ball to be eligible.
West Plains Little League
Adam Smith
President
League Message Phone: 509-863-3052
Brandie Berry
Vice President-of Softball
Web Site:
www.westplainslittleleague.com
Follow us on Facebook at:
www.facebook.com/westplainslittleleague
Important Dates
AA~
April 15 (Saturday)
Teams are created, all players are informed of teams
April 17 (Monday)
First day of practices.
April 29(Saturday)
Opening Day Ceremonies at 11:00 at Salnave
May 1 (Monday)
Games Begin
June 10 (Saturday)
End of Season
AAA~
March 18 (Saturday)
Teams are created, all players are informed of teams
March 20 (Monday)
First day of practices.
April 13 (Thursday)
Games Begin
April 29 (Saturday)
Opening Day Ceremonies at 11:00 at Salnave
May 6 (Saturday)
Picture Day @ Salnave
June 10 (End of Season)
Majors~
March 10 (Saturday)
Tryouts at Salnave 1:00
March 11 (Sunday)
Tryouts at Waterfront Park 1:00
March 15 (Wednesday)
Makeup Tryouts 6:00 @ Waterfront
Draft at 7:00
March 20 ( Monday)
First day of practices
April 13 (Thursday)
Games Begin
April 29 (Saturday)
Opening Day Ceremonies at 11:00 at Salnave
May 6(Saturday)
Picture Day @ Salnave
June 10 (End of Season)
League By-Laws for AA, AAA & Majors
Review Pitching Rules:
Majors ~ 18 innings per week~ No more than 9
innings per game. 9 per day in a double header
situation.
AAA~6 innings per week~ 6 innings per game. 6
per day in a double header situation.
Time Limits:
There will be a 1 hr and 45 minute time limit.
Time begins at the scheduled game time.
Majors~ 4 innings will constitute a complete
game
AAA~ 3 innings will constitute a complete game
We will revisit the time limit in May when daylight hours are longer.
Stealing:
There is stealing allowed at Majors and AAA levels; runners must slide to avoid a collision.
Majors~ Batters can run if the 3rd strike is not
caught by the catcher – provided first base is not
occupied OR there are two outs.
Run Limit Per inning:
Majors~ A limit of 7 runs per inning will be imposed
AAA~ A limit of 5 runs per inning will be imposed
* There are unlimited runs allowed in the last inning of the game, as long as each team has the
opportunity to score unlimited runs. In the event
that this is not possible the official score of the
game will resort back to the previous inning. The
last inning is either the 6th or designated by umpire prior to the top of said inning.
* There is NO 10 run rule after ANY inning~
play will continue.
Batting Order:
Majors~ Limited to a 9 batter line-up
AAA~ Continuous batting order. All players
will bat in the line-up whether or not playing
defense. Inning will end after 3 outs or 5 runs
score, not after the last girl has batted.
AA~ Continuous batting order. All players
will bat in the line-up whether or not playing
defense. Inning will end after 3 outs or all players have batted.
Hit by Pitch:
There is NO rule to remove a pitcher after she
has hit a batter with 1 or more pitched balls.
Coaches are encouraged to work with the
pitchers, and ensure the safety of all players.
Coaches will be open for discussion during the
game regarding the effectiveness of the current
pitcher.
Coaches:
No more than 3 coaches per team.
There will be NO parents, siblings, or spectators allowed in dugouts. Players are to remain
in the dugout, not in the stands.
Home team will choose their dugout.
*No sunflower seeds are allowed in the dugouts on the Dora Burt field in Medical Lake.
Game Time:
Majors and AAA~ Teams play the contest with
7 or more players. If playing with less than 9,
team must take an out when vacant positions in
lineup come to bat.
AA~ Teams will play irrelevant of the number
of players present for the game.
All other rules are enforced by the current Little League rule book.