Tee Ball is a non-competitive program focused on fun, fitness, and fundamentals where players ages 5–6 are first introduced to the basics of softball. Little League® International strives to provide a Tee Ball experience focused on teaching the fundamentals of the game in a fun environment while incorporating a high level of physical activity.

No worries! Every level of play focuses on the fundamentals of softball. Coaches work to bring new and returning players together so that every player has a positive experience.

Players can expect to participate in two Tee Ball related activities per week, one game and one practice, lasting approximately 45 - 60 minutes. Games will be on Saturdays. Practices will vary depending on the coaches schedule.

Tee Ball Players should have a glove, fielder's mask, appropriate athletic pants or shorts and shoes (cleats are not required). Teams will provide bats, helmets, balls, and tees. Players will receive a Longmeadow Softball Tee Ball jersey with a number and a socks. Parents can purchase a bat and/or helmet if they would prefer their child have their own.

This primarily coach pitch, non-competitive instructional level program is designed to introduce players to the game of softball and continue to build on the what players learn in Tee Ball. Little League® International strives to provide a 8U (Rookies) experience focused on teaching the fundamentals of the game in a fun environment while incorporating a high level of physical activity. Players, who can do so safely, will also be given the opportunity to pitch.

No worries! Every level of play focuses on the fundamentals of softball. Coaches work to bring new and returning players together so that every player has a positive experience.

Players can expect to participate in 2-3 8U (Rookies) related activities per week, 1-2 games and one practice, lasting approximately 60 - 90 minutes. During the Spring Season teams will play 10-12 games over the course of 8 weeks in May-June. Games are usually on Saturdays. Practices will vary depending on the coaches schedule.

8U (Rookies) players should have the following items: Softball glove, fielder's mask and cleats. Teams will provide bats, helmets, and balls. Parents can purchase a bat and/or helmet if they would prefer their child have their own.

This level of play is more competitive than 8U. 10U continues to build on the fundamentals of softball in a fun environment while incorporating a high level of physical activity. There are a few notable changes your player will see when moving up. 10U is player pitch, the field is slightly bigger, the balls go up to an 11 inch outdoor ball, and there will be an umpire behind home plate.

No worries! Every level of play focuses on the fundamentals of softball. Coaches work to bring new and returning players together so that every player has a positive experience.

Players can expect to participate in 2-3 10U related activities per week, 1-2 games and one practice, lasting approximately 60 - 90 minutes. During the Spring Season teams will play 12 games over the course of 8-10 weeks in late April-June. Games will primarily be scheduled for Saturdays and one other weekday (TBD) and does include travel to nearby towns as part of district league play. Practices will vary depending on the coaches schedule. The season culminates in a bracket-style playoff among competing towns. All players are eligible to be selected to the Longmeadow All-Star Team which will compete in the Little League Softball Tournament through July.

10U Players should have the following items: Softball glove, fielder's mask, black softball pants and cleats. Teams will provide bats, helmets, and balls. Every player will receive a jersey, socks and practice jersey. Parents can purchase a bat and/or helmet if they would prefer their child have their own.

12U continues to build on the fundamentals of softball in a fun environment while incorporating a high level of physical activity. There are a few notable changes your player will see when moving up. The 12U field is slightly bigger, balls are 12 inches and there may be a field umpire in addition to the home plate umpire. There are a few rule changes as well that players will learn about at the 12U level, such as Drop 3rd Strike and In-Field Fly Rule.

No worries! Every level of play focuses on the fundamentals of softball. Coaches work to bring new and returning players together so that every player has a positive experience.

Players can expect to participate in 3-4 12U related activities per week, 1-2 games and 1-2 practices, lasting approximately 90 - 120 minutes. During the Spring Season teams will play 12 games over the course of 8-10 weeks in late April-June. Games will primarily be scheduled for Sundays and one other weekday (TBD) and does include travel to nearby towns as part of district league play. Practices will vary depending on the coaches schedule. The season culminates in a bracket-style playoff among competing towns. All players are eligible to be selected to the Longmeadow All-Star Team which will compete in the Little League Softball Tournament through July.

12U Players should have the following items: Softball glove, fielder's mask, black softball pants and cleats. Teams will provide bats, helmets, and balls. Every player will receive a jersey, socks and practice jersey. Parents can purchase a bat and/or helmet if they would prefer their child have their own.

14U continues to build on the fundamentals of softball in a fun environment while incorporating a high level of physical activity. This level of game play prepares players for higher level, high school softball.

No worries! Every level of play focuses on the fundamentals of softball. Coaches work to bring new and returning players together so that every player has a positive experience.

Players can expect to participate in 3-4 14U related activities per week, 1-2 games and 1-2 practices, lasting approximately 90 - 120 minutes. During the Spring Season teams will play 12 games over the course of 8-10 weeks in late April-June. Games include travel to nearby towns as part of district league play. Practices will vary depending on the coaches schedule. The season culminates in a bracket-style playoff among competing towns.

14U Players should have the following items: Softball glove, fielder's mask, black softball pants and cleats. Teams will provide bats, helmets, and balls. Every player will receive a jersey, socks and practice jersey. Parents can purchase a bat and/or helmet if they would prefer their child have their own.