Softball Minors: League Ages 9 & 10 – Eligible Birthdays 1/1/2015 – 12/31/2016
This division introduces player pitch to the game. With a continued focus on having fun, the players work on player and game fundamentals. The pitching distance is 35 feet and the teams play with an 11-inch ball. Umpires are hired for games and score is kept.
Spring Season 2026 Overview:
The Spring Season will begin practices at the beginning of March and runs through the end of May. From the beginning of the season through beginning of April, teams will have 1 weeknight practice and 1 weekend practice. Once we begin games, there will be few to no practices. Teams will have 1 weeknight game and 1 weekend game. Practice and game days will vary. There will be interleague games with other leagues in D5.
Key Dates for the Spring Softball Season:
- 12/1 – Spring 2026 Registration Opens
- 1/11 – Early Bird Pricing Ends
- 2/6 – Registration Closes
- 2/8 - Player Assessments for Coach Pitch and Minor Divisions
- 2/22 - Team Announcements
- 3/1 – First week of practice
- 3/25 – Opening Day
Please note: we do not begin to work on practice or game schedules until registration closes, after we know how many teams we have as well as who will be the coaches of those teams. Team formation at all levels of play depend upon registration numbers. In order to field a team at any given level, we need at least 9-12 girls and parents willing to manage and coach.
Equipment Requirements
Players provide glove, batting helmet, cleat and game pants. Individual batting helmets with a face shield are required for all levels of play except tee ball. Richmond Little League provides a game jersey, visor and socks.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact [email protected]