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13 - 16 YEAR OLD SENIORS SOFTBALL

League Ages 13-16

The Seniors division incorporates both defensive and offensive skills while having fun in a more competitive environment. There will be interleague games with other leagues within District 5.


Please check the Softball League Age Chart to confirm player's "league age".


Minimum Age Requirement

Your child must turn 13 years of age on or before December 31 of the current year in order to register for the regular Spring season.

Season

The spring season starts at the beginning of March and runs through the end of May. 


Practice

There is 1 weeknight practice each week. Weeknight practices start around 7:30 and are typically 1.5 - 2 hours long.


Games

Teams play 1 week night game AND 1 Saturday game. 

Weeknight games generally start at 7:30 PM. Saturday games are generally between 11AM and 7PM. 

Uniforms

HLL provides a game shirt, and socks. 

Parents must provide rubber cleats and black game pants.

Playing Equipment

Parents must provide ball glove, water bottle, and bat.  Batting helmet with face shield is recommended.

Team

Teams usually consist of 12 players, a volunteer manager, two volunteer coaches and a volunteer team parent.

Volunteer Work/Fund Raising

HLL is an all volunteer organization. We need everyone’s help!  Parents are needed to support HLL through fundraisers.

Click here for more information on HLL volunteer opportunities.

Division Director Major SB

Please contact Gary Wilson - [email protected] with any questions about Seniors Softball. 

 

 

Seniors Softball - FAQ’S

Q: Do you keep score and are there umpires?

A: Yes. Every manager maintains a scorebook. League standings are kept to determine a regular season winner and to determine playoff games. There is a home plate and base umpire.

Q: On what size field does this division play?

A: The diamond is 60-foot and the pitching distance is 40 feet while using a 12 inch ball.

Q: Can I Manage or coach a team?

A: Yes, if positions are available. Prospective managers must complete an online application. If you would like to serve as a manager or coach, then please note that on your child's spring online registration. All managers and coaches must be approved by the HLL Board. 

Q: Will my child get to play all the time?

A: No, not all the time, but no player sits twice until all players have sat once.

Q: Can I have my child play on a team with their friends?

A: Not unless they are drafted on to that team. In this age group, player's skills are evaluated in a skills assessment. Then a draft is held.

Q: Can my child play up?

A: Parents may request that their child play up one division level.  However to play up, a player must attend both the higher and lower division’s assessment and be drafted to the higher division.  If they are not drafted to the higher division, they must accept playing in the lower division.  All player assignments are ultimately determined by the Player Agent and President.

Q: Is my child eligible for an All Star or Tournament team?

A: There are tournament teams at this division level.  Please see our All Stars link for more information.

Q: What are the volunteer requirements?

A: HLL is an all volunteer organization so there are many ways to volunteer. Help is always needed with registration, team parenting, assisting with pictures, opening day and fun day activities.

 

 

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