The Senior Softball League is a recreational fast pitch softball league designed to give girls in 6th, 7th, & 8th grades the opportunity to learn and play more competitive softball. The Senior League uses official USA Softball rules and teams play an approximately 12-game schedule with all teams participating in league playoffs at the conclusion of the regular season.

There are generally two games and one practice per week. Games are played mostly in Wellesley, with some games potentially in Weston, Needham, and/or Wayland. Playoff games may be played any day of the week.

Selected players participate in All-Star Game festivities in late May or early June. Coaches are experienced parent volunteers.

Players are expected to attend a majority of practices and games. Parents are expected to keep coaches informed of their child’s plans. Games will not be held over Memorial Day Weekend.

Although there is an increase in the competitive structure of the Senior League relative to the Junior League, there remains a strong emphasis on learning fundamental skills of pitching, fielding, base running, and batting. Beginning players are welcome to sign up

provided they make a strong commitment to attending practice.

Players should have their own glove. They are encouraged to bring their own bats and helmets, but coaches can provide loaners upon advance request.

Uniforms: Girls who played Senior or Junior League last spring or 12U last fall will wear the light/dark jerseys they already have. New players (or returning players who outgrew or lost their jerseys) will indicate jersey size at registration and will be given two jerseys, one light and one dark, to wear this season and in future spring and fall seasons until outgrown. Jerseys are high quality and have last names on backs. There is a $50 charge for each set of new jerseys. Players are required to wear softball pants (supplied by families), which should be black (not white, not gray). Socks will be provided.

Parents are always welcome to help out and will be required to complete a background check prior to the season. Info will be sent on how and when.