Junior League (Ages 13 & 14 as of December 31)
Two teams of approximately 12 players. Season runs from third week of April until mid-June. Average of two-three games per week. Interleague play with Albany, Eugene, and Salem. Usually, an All Star team is selected to compete at District level in late June, early July. Players must play 2 innings in the field per game and have at least one at-bat.

Major League (Ages 10 through 12 as of December 31)
Three to four teams of approximately 12 players. Season runs from third week of April until mid-June. Average of two games per week. A few interleague games with Albany and Salem. Usually, an All Star team of 11 & 12 year olds is selected to compete at District level in late June, early July. Players must play 2 innings in the field per game and have at least one at bat. Official 12" ball is used. Games run 2-1/2hours and end close to 8:00pm.

Minor League (Ages 9 through 11 as of December 31)
Four teams of 11 or 12 players. Season runs from third week of April until early June. May play a couple games in Albany. Players pitch unless league chooses to temporarily allow coaches to assist.) Average of two games per week. Usually, an All Star team of 9 & 10 year olds is selected to compete at District level in late June, early July. Full roster bats; players must play 2 innings in the field per game and have at least one at bat. 11" ball is used. Games run 2 hours and end by 7:30pm.

Farm League (Ages 6 through 9 as of December 31)
Five teams of 9 to 12 players. Season runs from the end of Sprint Break until mid/late June. Average of two games per week. All games in Corvallis. Player pitch with safety ball (10" softie) until " 4 balls" coach takes over and pitches until batter strikes out or puts the ball in play. No score or standings are kept. Games are limited to 5 innings or 1-1/2 hours, ending no later than 7:30pm.

Rookie League (Ages 5 through 7 as of December 31)
Five teams of 8 to 10 players. Season runs from the end of Sprint Break until mid/late June. Average of two games per week. All games in Corvallis. Coaches pitch with safety ball (10" softie) is used. No score or standings are kept. Games are limited to 5 innings or 1-1/2 hours, ending no later than 7:30pm.

We're glad that your family wants to be involved with the Corvallis Little League softball program. Last season almost 200 girls played on 14 teams, and at least 90 adults volunteered as managers, coaches, umpires, and team parents.

This sheet provides a few more details that you will need for this year.

Equipment

• Supplied: sleeveless team shirt, visor and socks; bats, balls
• Required: glove, pants (color and style are decided upon by team manager)
• Recommended: cleats, undershirt (color and style recommended by team manager)
• Optional: sweatshirts, hats, shirts, etc. for players and/or family are welcome

Team Formation

• Rookie and Farm: Team assembly is done by special request and geography.
• Minor, Major and Junior: Team formations are by draft (placement for minors) and a players talent AND ability will determine level. It is not possible to guarantee that a player will be on a certain team or with a particular coach at these levels, even for siblings.

Teams will be formed by March 17 and coaches will contact players by March 15. See second page for more information about the various league levels.

Scheduling/Important Dates

• March 12: Practices may begin for Minor, Major, and Junior league teams. Practice schedule will be determined by manager.
• March 28: Practices may begin for Rookie teams. Practice schedule will be determined by manager.
• April 16: "Opening Day" celebration (photos, exhibition games)

Minor, major and junior leagues will participate in some inter-league play with other cities. These leagues will also be able to participate in several District 7 weekend tournaments during the season. More details to come.

Volunteer Duties

• Parents are expected to perform at least one volunteer duty for each child registered with Corvallis Little League. Managers will have sign up sheets with specific volunteer duties required of your league.

Rule changes for the 2011 season VIEW PDF

Traci Melton: VP Softball, traci.melton@oregonstate.edu