Tot and Tee Ball- (League Ages 4-6) A smaller field is used for T and Tot Ball Softball. This consists of a field with bases no longer than 50 feet, following standard softball rules with specific Avon Little League rules. These divisions practice and play all games at Little League Park in Avon. Teams will consist of all Avon girls. All players are used in the field for defense. In these leagues, players hit a ball off a batting tee. Rules of the game may be varied to accommodate the need for teaching and should focus on fun, fitness, and fundamentals. The primary goals of these programs are to instruct children in the fundamentals of softball and to allow them to experience the value of teamwork. This may also be the first time they are introduced to playing on a team with other people. There is no minimum or maximum for Tee Ball rosters, but we will keep roster size to a minimum so we can keep all players engaged. Tot ball is played 1 day per week (Fridays) May-July. Tee ball is played 2 days per week (Thu/Sat) May-July.

Rookie (League Ages 8-9) A smaller softball field is used for Rookie. This consists of a 30 foot pitching distance and 50 foot bases, following standard softball rules with a few specific Avon Little League rules. Our Rookie Division practices and plays all games at Little League Park in Avon. Teams will consist of all Avon girls. 10 players are used in the field for defense and walks are not permitted. If a batter reaches 4 balls in an at bat, a coach will come in to finish the at bat. When this happens, the

batter puts the ball in play or strikes out. Girls should be able to field, catch some of the balls in

the air and work to fully throw a ball across the field. Teams should work with the girls that would

like to pitch at this age. If they want to pitch, it is suggested they work at home and also during

practices and games. It is highly encouraged that teams allow girls that want to pitch the

opportunity to do so. Rosters for Rookie will have a minimum of 10 players per team. Girls

should play all positions in the infield and outfield, nobody should specialize in a position. This is

the first time a catcher is used in Avon Little League Softball. Score will be kept, the season will

end in a year end tournament. Regular season record does not matter for tournament seeding.

Minors- (League Age 9-11) A standard softball field is used for Minors. This consists of a 35-foot pitching distance and 60-foot bases, following standard softball rules with a few specific Avon Little League rules. Our Minors Division practices and plays all games at Veterans Park in Avon. 10 players are used in the field for defense and there is no saving a pitcher (walks are permitted). With this division, teams must work to develop pitchers that can throw strikes. It is highly encouraged that teams do not pitch all girls who “want” to pitch. Rather, the girls who can throw strikes should be given priority. Girls should be able to field, catch and throw a ball across the field at this age. Rosters for Minors will have a minimum of 10 players per team. Girls should continue to play multiple positions in the infield and outfield. Score will be kept; the season will end with a tournament. Regular season record does not matter for tournament seeding. Depending on the number of registrations, the minors softball division may have the opportunity to participate in a league with Avon Lake.