SOFTBALL LEAGUES

Softball Leagues play a full schedule of games with paid professional umpires, with standings determining the seeding for the end-of-season playoffs, culminating in a league championship in early June.

Minor Girls League Description and Eligibility

(Girls born in 2013 or 2014*)
This league is an introduction to actual competitive softball. Girls pitch the entire 6-inning game. More advanced skills are stressed to create an enjoyable but more competitive experience. Girls bat in consecutive order and play in the field a minimum of three innings. Some inter-league play might be arranged. Playoffs are held at the end of the season. Games are played at Genthert Field, Police Field, and Westgate Park. Teams will consist of 12-13 players to maximize player participation and skill development. 

*Girls born in 2015 who have already completed 2 years of Rookie Girls participation are welcome to register for Minor Girls. 

Major Girls League Description and Eligibility

(11-12 years old—girls born in 2011 or 2012)
This league is designed to introduce the girls to a fully competitive style of play. The regular (USA Softball) rules of fastpitch softball are used with limited modifications. All girls bat in consecutive order throughout the game. Windmill pitching, base-stealing and sliding skills are stressed to create further learning and greater excitement. Brookline teams also participate in inter-league play with nearby leagues. Home games are played at Genthert Field, and Police Field A. Teams will consist of 11-12 players to maximize player participation and skill development.

Girls DelVal Travel Teams (10U & 12U)

Brookline offers competitive travel softball teams, Blazers Softball, with schedules of games against teams from around Delaware County that run concurrently with Brookline's regular season. Girls must be registered to play in-house softball for Brookline to be eligible for the Blazers, and tryouts (in January) are mandatory. See our Blazers Softball webpage for more information.