Girls Instructional Softball (ages 6-8)

This division emphasizes the development of basic playing skills (throwing, catching, fielding, and batting) and introduces playing rules. This division uses a combination of player pitch and coach pitch. The goal is to teach players about the sport in a non-competitive environment that emphasizes having fun. Coaches will introduce players to the elements of team work and sportsmanship. Players should be given equal playing and the opportunity to play all defensive positions

- Little League 6 year olds are welcome to play Instructionals if they have already played one year of T-Ball

- Parents provide, glove, baseball pants, and cleats. Some parents may choose to purchase a bat and or helmet for their child’s use.

The Minors Softball Division emphasizes development of players and their skills and also introduces more rules and situations of the game. This division is a Player Pitch division, and bunting, stealing, and sliding are allowed. Even playing time among players is encouraged, but playing time is determined by the manager subject to minimum requirements and may not be equal. This division is intended to offer a moderate level of competition, where the concept of winning and losing is introduced, but is always secondary to player development, learning sportsmanship, and having fun.

- Games held at Christmas Hill Park

- Normally 2 games per week (1 weekday and 1 weekend game)

- Possibility of traveling and playing teams within Santa Clara County

- Normally 1 practice per week possibly 2

- League provides Team jersey, hat, belt and socks

- Parents provide, glove, baseball pants, and cleats. Some parents may choose to purchase a bat and or helmet for their child’s use.

The Majors Division offers a higher level of competition where players learn and put into play the tactics and strategy of the game of softball. Playing time is determined by the manager subject to minimum requirements. Although winning games is a goal, the primary emphasis is for players to develop skills, physical fitness, and self-confidence, to understand the rules of the game, and to learn the value of teamwork, sportsmanship, and fair play. GLL may choose to open its Major Division to 10-, 11- and 12-year-olds, or limit it to 11-12-year-olds.

- Games held at Christmas Hill Park

- Normally 2 games per week, occasionally 3 games per week

- Most likely will travel and play teams within Santa Clara County

- Normally 1 practice per week possibly 2

- League provides Team jersey, hat, belt and socks

The Junior League Softball division is a program for players ages 13-14, and uses a conventional 60-foot diamond with a 43 foot pitching distance. A local league may dual-roster 12-year-olds, assessed capable, to a Major and a Junior division softball teams. The local league has an option to choose a Tournament Team (or "All Stars") of 12-14-year-olds from within this division (and/or from within the Girls Senior League Softball Division), and the team may enter the International Tournament.

- Home games at Christmas Hill Park

- Normally 2 games per week, occasionally 3 games per week (Double-Headers possible)

- Will travel and play teams within Santa Clara County

- Normally up to 3 practices a week

- League provides Team jersey, hat, belt and socks

- Parents provide, glove, baseball pants, and cleats. Some parents may choose to purchase a bat and or helmet for their child’s use.