RUG Little League Softball players range from 6- to 16-years-old, from A (Coach Pitch) to the Seniors division. Each division is designed to grow with players as their skills, confidence, and understanding of the game develop. Ultimately, the focus is always on learning the game while having fun and promoting teamwork and sportsmanship. Softball is a girls-only program.

As players advance, they are introduced to more aspects of traditional baseball, such as live pitching, stealing bases, and defensive strategies. Coaches increasingly emphasize skill development, game awareness, and leadership, ensuring each player continues to improve in a supportive and structured environment. 

Please review the Softball - What to Expect document for more information.

Spring Season Divisions
The spring season is the primary season of the RUG Little League year. RUG offers five (5) divisions of Softball play, determined by your player's age. For questions about any particular division, please reach out to [email protected].

A Division (Coach Pitch) - League Ages 6-8
The A Division is a developmental, non-competitive introduction to girl's softball. A coach pitches to his or her own players from a short distance. Mostly 1st and 2nd graders, with some Kindergarteners. Teams are primarily formed by teammate/coach requests and schools. The entire lineup hits every inning. While scores are not kept, outs may be introduced. Teams play against other RUG A Division teams as well as other A teams from neighboring Little Leagues. Played with 10" softballs. Bases are 60' apart. Typically two (2) team events (e.g., practices/games) per week. Games are typically 3-4 innings.

AA Division (Hybrid Coach-Player Pitch) - League Ages 8-9
It's starting to look like real softball! Players take the mound. Outs are recorded and scores are kept (three outs and the teams switch sides). If the pitcher throws four balls, the batter does not walk; rather, the batter's coach comes in to pitch until contact is made or they throw four pitches, whichever happens first. Mostly 2nd and 3rd graders. Teams play against other RUG AA Division teams as well as other AA teams from neighboring Little Leagues. Played with 11" softballs. Bases are 60' apart. Pitching distance is 35'. Typically two (2) team events (e.g., practices/games) per week. Games are typically 3-4 innings. All teams participate in a season-ending RUG tournament.

AAA Division (Player Pitch) - League Ages 9-11
A full player-pitch division. In order to provide competitive balance, teams are formed by coach draft based on player assessments conducted prior to season (teammate and coach requests cannot be guaranteed). Mostly 10- and 11-year-olds, though some 9-year-olds may opt to "play up" in this division. Teams play against other RUG AAA Division teams as well as other AAA teams from neighboring Little Leagues. Played with 11" softballs. Bases are 60' apart. Pitching distance is 35'. Two team events (e.g., practices/games) per week.  Standard games are six (6) innings. The season ends with a Tournament of Champions against other District 8 teams.

Majors Division ("Little League") - League Ages 11-12
The pinnacle division of the Little League experience. In order to provide competitive balance, teams are formed by coach draft based on player assessments conducted prior to season (teammate and coach requests cannot be guaranteed).  Mostly 11- and 12-year-olds. Teams play against other RUG Majors teams as well as Majors teams from neighboring Little Leagues. Played with 12" softballs. Bases are 60' apart. Pitching distance is 40'. Two or three team events (e.g., practices/games) per week. Standard games are six (6) innings. The season ends with a Tournament of Champions against other District 8 teams.  

Juniors Division - League Ages 13-14 
Depending on registration numbers, RUG forms its own Juniors team or co-leagues with a neighboring Little League. Three team events (e.g., practices/games) per week. Games are played against Juniors teams from neighboring Little Leagues. Played with 12" softballs. Bases are 60' apart. Pitching distance is 43'. Two or three team events (e.g., practices/games) per week. Rosters are generally larger than in other divisions to account for expected scheduling conflicts and absences. Standard games are seven (7) innings. The season ends with a Tournament of Champions against other District 8 teams. 

Seniors Division - League Ages 15-16
A Seniors Division is contingent on interest of potential players.