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Softball
Farm League: Ages: 7-8 years old Description: The intent of farm league is to focus on the core fundamentals of softball. Each team will play two (2) times per week (weekday & Saturday). Each session will last 90 minutes. The first 45 minutes will focus on drills. The last 45 minutes will consist of a controlled game. Coaches will remain on the field of play assisting the players. Standings will not be kept. Ball used: 11” safety softball
Single-A Division: Ages: 8-10 years old Description: The intent of Single A is to reinforce the core fundamentals taught in farm league. Each team will play two (2) games per week (weekday & Saturday) Each Session will last 90 minutes. The first 30 minutes of each session will consist of offensive and defensive drills followed by a 1 hour game. Each team will have a time slot (Sunday’s) to practice. Players participating in Single A were players who decided not to try-out for Double A or players that were not drafted to play Double A. Standings will be kept and playoffs will be held at the end of the season. Ball used: 11” standard softball
Double-A Division: Ages: 8-10 years old Description: The intent of Double A is to reinforce and expand on the core fundamentals taught in farm league and/or single A. Each team will play two (2) games per week. Some weeks will consist of “doubleheaders”. Each team will have one (1) practice per week. Players participating in Double A must try-out and be drafted. Players drafted usually posses advanced skills and have strong desire to play softball. Standings will be kept and playoffs will be held at the end of the season. Ball used: 11” standard softball
Triple A Division: Ages: 11-12 years old Description: The intent of Triple A is to reinforce the core fundamentals taught in Single A and/or Double A. Each team will play two (2) games per week. Some weeks will consist of “doubleheaders”. Each team will have one (1) practice per week. Players participating in Triple A are players who decided not to try-out for Majors or players that were not drafted to play Majors. Standings will be kept and playoffs will be held at the end of the season. Ball used: 12” standard softball Majors Division: Ages: 11-12 years old Description: The intent of Majors is to reinforce and expand on the core fundamentals taught in Double and/or Triple A . Each team will play two (2) games per week. Some weeks will consist of “doubleheaders”. Each Team will have one (1) practice per week. Players participating in Majors must try-out and be drafted. Players drafted usually posses advanced skills and have strong desire to play softball in the future. Standings will be kept and playoffs will be held at the end of the season. Ball used: 12” standard softball
Sr. American Division: Ages: 13-17 years old Description: The intent of Sr. American is to provide a league for the young women who enjoy the game of softball, but may have other commitments. Each team will play two (2) games per week as well as have one (1) practice per week. Players participating in Sr. American were players who decided not to try-out for Senior’s or players that were not drafted to play Senior’s. Standings will be kept and playoffs will be held at the end of the season. Ball used: 12” standard softball
Senior Division: Ages: 13-17 years old Description: Description: The intent of the Senior Division is to reinforce and expand on the core fundamentals. Each team will play two (2) games per week as well as have one (1) practice per week. Players participating in Senior’s must try-out and be drafted. Players drafted usually posses advanced skills and have strong desire to play softball. Standings will be kept and playoffs will be held at the end of the season. Ball used: 12” standard softball
LAFA Summer League: This league is designed for players who have a desire to play softball throughout the summer, but is not priority. The intent of the summer league is to continue to work on the fundamentals of the game in a loose and fun environment. The league will be divided into age appropriate divisions that each play 8-10 games and have no practices. Standings will not be kept.
Londonderry Lightning Summer All Star Teams: Ages 8-12 years old Description: LAFA offers players ages 8-12 the opportunity to try-out for a summer travel program. This is a competitive program that participates in ASA and the Babe Ruth Trail. Players who decide to play for the Lightning make softball their priority for the summer (June-July) The team(s) play 30-35+ games consisting of 7-8 tournaments. Players must participate in the LAFA recreation program to participate.
Londonderry / Litchfield Fusion Summer Softball Team : Ages 13-14 years old Description: LAFA offers players ages 13-14 the opportunity to try-out for a summer travel program. This is a competitive program that participates in both ASA and Babe Ruth Trail. Players who decide to play for the Fusion make softball their priority for the summer (June-July) The team play 30-35 + games consisting of 7-8 tournaments. This team is comprised of players from Londonderry and Litchfield. Players are not obligated to participate in the LAFA recreation program, but are encouraged to play recreation softball.
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