Salmon Creek Little League (SCLL) offers coach pitch and player pitch softball programs tailored to different age groups and skill levels during both the spring and fall seasons. These programs are available to girls, league ages 7 to 16.
To participate in our softball programs, players must either reside or attend school within the designated SCLL boundaries.
Our programs focus on teaching the fundamentals of baseball to both players and parents, while fostering an enjoyable, team-oriented atmosphere that promotes sportsmanship, leadership, accountability, and physical fitness.
The regular season typically runs from approximately early March to early June each year. Players and families will be contacted by the league and/or their respective team Manager regarding practice schedules, game schedules, etc.
- PeeWee levels begin practices in March. Players and families can expect two events per week at the PeeWee level, and 10 to 12 games will be played during the season.
- Minors level begin practices in late March. Players and families can expect up to three events per week, and up to 12 games in the regular season.
- Majors and Juniors typically begin practices in early March. Players and families can expect up to five events per week, with 14 or more games in the regular season.
Major and Junior levels typically play in a District 6 tournament mid-season. At the end of the regular season, Majors and Juniors team players are eligible to try out for All-Stars.
PeeWee (Ages 7-8) - Coach Pitch
This level continues to introduce the fundamental concepts of softball, with a focus on throwing, catching, hitting, and sportsmanship. Scores and statistics are not tracked at this stage. Teams are primarily formed based on school affiliation and/or friend requests, and we make every effort to ensure kids play with their friends or classmates. Six-year-olds are eligible to participate if they have completed one year of Tee Ball.
Minors Division (Ages 9-10) - Player Pitch
This level continues to build on basic softball concepts while developing pitching skills and enhancing fielding and hitting techniques. Focus areas include pitching, throwing, catching, hitting, and sportsmanship. Scores are recorded, and teams are formed through a draft process based on player evaluations, which are mandatory to attend. Eight-year-olds may be eligible, depending on safety considerations and their evaluation results.
Majors Division (Ages 11-12) - Competitive
This level emphasizes advanced softball concepts, with a focus on improving players' fielding, hitting, and pitching skills. Majors softball uses a 12-inch ball, and a pitching distance of 40-feet. Teams are formed through a draft process, with school and friend requests not taken into consideration. The primary goal in team formation is to ensure parity across the division. Ten-year-olds may be eligible, depending on safety considerations and their evaluation results.
Juniors Division (Ages 12-14)
The Little League Juniors Softball Program is for players ages 12 to 14, using a 12-inch ball, 60-foot base paths, and a pitching distance of 43 feet. Games are played against teams from other leagues within District 6. Eligible players are encouraged to try out for All-Stars.
Seniors Division (Ages 15-16)
The Little League Seniors Softball Program is for players ages 15 and 16, featuring a 12-inch ball, 60-foot base paths, and a pitching distance of 43 feet. Games are played against teams from other leagues within District 6. Eligible players are encouraged to try out for All-Stars.