6U League

Ages: 5-6 year old

Description:  This league is an introduction to softball, prior experience is not required.  This is a great opportunity for any players interested in trying softball in a fun environment.  The division will play 2 days a week, a weeknight and Saturday afternoons.  Each event will be 75 minutes. 

Each event will be split into three sections:  

• First section will be skills and drills, players will be running through basic drills that will start to build their softball skills. 
• Second section will be game setting.  The game setting will progress with the season, initially the players will be hitting off a tee.  After a few weeks the league will transition into coach pitch.  The season will end with the players being introduced to the spring-loaded pitching machine that is used at the 7-8 Year Old Level.  During the game setting coaches will focus on defensive side of the game for the team in the field while the team at bat will focus on hitting the ball and where to run. 
• The third and final section of each session will be a fun game (example relay race or throwing contest). 

Our goal is to provide the kids with a fun experience that leaves them wanting to play again next year.  

Ball used:  11 Inch Safe-Tee Softball

Farm League

Ages: 7-8 years old

Description: This is an instructional league, prior experience is not required.  This division is a great opportunity for any interested players to try softball in a fun environment.  For those players with prior experience this league will provide them with the opportunity to grow as a player.  The division will play 2 days a week, a weeknight and Saturday Mornings.  Each day will be 85 minutes. 

Each event will be split into three sections:  

• First section will be skills and drills, players will be running through basic drills that will start and continue to build their softball skills. 
• Second section will be game setting.  The game setting will progress with the season, initially the league will be coach pitch.  1/4 way through the season we will be introducing the spring-loaded pitching machine.  During the game setting the team in the field coaches will focus on defensive side of the game.  The team in the field while the team at bat will focus on hitting the ball and where to run after a hit ball.   At this age group we will play 3 outs an inning with no more than each hitter hitting once in an inning. 
• The third and final section of each session will be a fun game (example relay race or throwing contest). 

Our goal is to provide the kids with a fun experience that leaves them wanting to play again next year. 

Ball used: 11” Softball

Minor League

Ages: 9-12 years old

Description: This league offers those players with past experience the opportunity to play a season against other teams in Town.  All games will be played at the LAFA Complex.  The league will play 2 days a week, one weeknight and Saturday mornings.  This division will use an 11 inch softball and the pitching mound is set at 35 feet.  We will be running tryouts for this division to ensure that all teams are balanced. 

Ball used: 11” standard softball

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Londonderry Lightning Travel Teams

Ages 5 -12 Years Old

Description: LAFA offers players ages 5-12 the opportunity to try-out for a travel program focused on the development of youth softball players who are looking for a more involved program.  Our alumni have gone on to play at the Middle School, High School and College levels. This is a competitive program that participates in USA Softball and the Babe Ruth Softball. Players who decide to play for the Lightning make softball their priority for the summer (June-July) The teams play 30-45 games consisting of 7-8 tournaments. Players must participate in the LAFA recreation program to participate.

For non-LAFA options above the 12U level, you may be interested in www.nefusionfastpitch.com