Rookies (softball) Rules *Updated 2017 (PDF)

At this level, players will have fun while learning the basics of the game of softball.

• Age: 6-8 year olds
  
• Hitting: Players will hit off coach pitch or a mechanical pitching machine.
• Field Size: The field size is 60-foot base path and pitching is at 35 feet
• Ball Type: 11 inch softball
• Team Formation: Teams are formed randomly by a player agent though, at this level, they do try to accommodate "buddy requests", allowing kids to play with friends.

Girls 5 - 6 years old are encouraged to play t-ball on co-ed teams.