League

Age as of 12/31/11

Details

Instructional

5 & 6 yrs (K & 1st Grade)

Instructional Division is for players 5 & 6 years old. This program is the most fundamental skills program available, teaching the basics of the game: throwing, catching, base running, fielding and hitting a stationary ball off a tee. Players progress to hitting 'live pitches' from their coach by season end and have a tremendous amount of fun. A soft, safety type softball is used. 'Official' games are played where sufficient sign ups allow for 2 teams. Practices and games are held at Sokol Rd. field. This program is generally a two day per week program, days determined by the Coaches. Parental involvement is critical to the success of this league.

Rookie

7 & 8 yrs (Players younger than 7 yrs who have completed 1 year of Instructional may be moved up to this level)

3^rd Graders are encouraged to try out for Minors but must be evaluated by player agents at try outs. Rookie League is primarily for players 7 & 8 years of age or players less than 7 years old by 12/31/11 who have completed 1 year at the Instructional level. Live pitching by coaches with a softer safety ball is used. Will be attempts to teach and have girls pitching by end on season. Skill development and fun are emphasized. In addition to fundamental skills development, a greater emphasis is placed on game rules. Rookie League practices and games are held at Sokol Rd. field and is a two day per week program. Games are played between Somers teams where sufficient sign ups allow. A small number of games may be played against adjacent towns like Ellington at our fields at Field Rd.  Rookie League is looking for volunteer coaches for the 2012 season.

Minor

8 - 10 years (4^th and 5th Grade)

3^rd Graders will be evaluated at preseason evaluation Minor League Softball focuses on skill development, position play, the rules of the game, and the great amount of fun inherent to this sport. All practices & games are held at the fields at Field Road Park. Participants play a 12-14 game schedule during the season, resulting in a 3 day per week program (2 mid-week games - i.e.: Tuesdays & Thursdays & 1 week-end practice as determined by the Coaches) wherein a single practice or game lasts about 90 minutes. Since the Minor League program is an inter town program, there will be some travel games against other local towns. Each Minor team will play at least one night game under the lights at Field Rd and there will be an end of the season playoff tournament with championship game played under the lights at field #3. New for 2012 All Stars: players will be voted on by their peers and coaches and selected to represent Somers in the District 8 Little League Softball Tournament. Also there are summer and fall leagues for the age group. All games are officiated by an umpire. The Minor League program is in need of Assistant Coaches for the 2011 season.  

Major

11 & 12* yrs (6th Grade & 7th Grade)

The Majors is a fun yet more competitive Softball program with increased emphasis on proper hitting and fielding techniques, position play, pitching mechanics, and game strategy. While this division is geared toward 11 & 12 year old players, 12 year olds do have the option of trying out for Senior League play. All practices are held at Field Road Park. Participants play a 14-16 game schedule during the season, resulting in a 3 day per week program (2 games per mid-week - i.e.: Mondays & Wednesdays and 1 week-end practice) wherein a single practice or game runs about 2 hours. We currently participate in a multi-town league for games meaning that travel to adjacent towns is required for some games. New for 2012 All Stars: players will be voted on by their peers and coaches and selected to represent Somers in the District 8 Little League Softball Tournament.Also there are summer and fall leagues for the age group. The Major League program is in need of Head Coaches and Assistants for the 2012 season.

Senior

13 - 16 years old8th Grade thru 10th Grade)

The Senior League Softball program is for players aged 13 - 16 years. (Note: League Age 12 year olds have the option of trying out for Seniors in the 2011 season). This fun, competitive program is designed to acclimate players to full regulation softball rules while also teaching them the finer points of pitching, fielding, hitting, position play, and game strategy. There is an increased emphasis on the mental aspect of the game. All games are officiated by a Certified Umpire. Participants play a 16-18 game schedule during the season, resulting in a 4 day per week program (2-3 games per mid-week,1 mid-week practice and/or 1 week-end practice) wherein a single practice or game runs about 2 hours. Note: Game schedules do not follow a Mon/Wed or a T/Thurs format meaning that games may be scheduled on all different nights of the week throughout the season. We currently participate in a multi-town league for games meaning that travel to adjacent towns is required for some games. The Senior League program is in need of Assistant Coaches for the 2012 season.