The Majors division uses a 12-inch ball and is both instructional and competitive with more emphasis on the competitive aspects of the game than at the AAA division. Managers focus on fielding a competitive team while also providing the players with a fun learning experience. Players should focus on refining their softball skills with a strong emphasis on consistency. Often the difference between an average player and a good player is the ability to consistently execute the required skills.
Scores and standings are recorded on the league website. The season culminates in a season-ending District 8 Tournament of Champions over the first two weeks of June. Regular season includes interleague play vs. teams in surrounding leagues such as Northwest Seattle LL, North Central LL, Ballard LL, Shoreline LL, and more.
In order to create balanced teams and ensure proper division placement, players must attend a player assessment session to be evaluated for play at this level. For Majors softball players, this year’s session will be held at Jane Addams Middle School’s Lower Turf Ballfield on Saturday, February 4, 2023, between 8;30 AM and 10:30 AM. Specific time slots are to be determined and will be communicated closer to the date.
AGES: 11 and 12 year-old girls. All 12 year-olds will be selected to play in the Majors division unless a safety issue exists as determined by the Player Agent or League President. There may be an option for 10 year-olds to play at this level if they have played at least one year in the AAA division and are recommended by a previous coach or the player agent to play at the AAA level. League age is determined by age on 12/31/2022.
ELIGIBLE BIRTHDAY RANGE: 1/1/2010 to 12/31/2011. If your child’s birthday is outside of this date range and they wish to play in this division, please contact the RUG registrar at
[email protected] for assistance.
PRACTICES: 2-3 per week from early March until games begin in late March. Practices are scheduled by the coach based on field availability. Expect 1-2 weekday practice at 5pm or 5:30pm and one on Saturday (Sundays possible too). While it is up to the individual teams, practices typically end once the regular season games begin.
GAME SCHEDULE: 14-16 game season with 2-3 games/week: usually on Mondays and Thursdays at 6pm, and Saturdays (start times range from 9am to 4pm). Pending scheduling and field availability, season starts on March 25, and will run for 8 weeks, ending in mid-June. Each game is limited to 2 hours, or 6 innings.
Expect schedule to be released in mid-March.
LOCATIONS: Home games are played at Maple Leaf and Ravenna ballfields. Interleague away games are played at fields throughout North Seattle.
UNIFORMS & GEAR: Full uniforms are provided including jersey, pants, socks, and visor. At the end of the season, players keep visor & socks, but return the jersey & pants. League provides team bats, helmets, catcher's gear, and balls. Players need to provide their own mitt and shoes. Cleats are strongly recommended.
FIELD SIZE: 60' between bases and 40' pitching rubber.
ROSTER: 12-14 players on a roster, girls only. Teams are formed through a draft process in late February or early March. If you have a specific request for your daughter to be placed on a team with another player for carpool or other reasons, please specify this in your registration. We will do our best to accommodate requests.