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Bay County Softball Little League

About the Programs We Offer

The Goal of Little League...

To help youngsters develop citizenship, discipline, teamwork and physical well being through sports. To help youngsters learn their own strengths & weaknesses, the meanings of sportsmanship and cooperation, the essence of competition, and the qualities that constitute effective leadership.

Bay County Softball Little League (BCSLL) are officially chartered little leagues of Little League Baseball, Incorporated. We offer baseball and softball programs to boys and girls ages 5-12. BCSLL is a non-profit, parent/volunteer run organization offering an equal opportunity to play for all children. Our goal is to create opportunities for all skill levels to learn the proper way to play the game, exhibit good sportsmanship, have fun, make new friends, and experience personal and team successes. 

As a chartered member of Little League Baseball, Inc., the largest organized youth sports program in the world, we follow Little League Baseball’s rules and regulations. BCSLL’s goal is to develop big league young women not big league ball players. We emphasize children having fun while playing competitive softball. Parents are encouraged to cheer for all players, not just their child. 

BCSLL wants all the children to enjoy their Little League experience! So forget the "big win" and concentrate on the sportsmanship, fundamentals, individual and team building experiences and most importantly...having fun!

BCSLL GIRLS SOFTBALL DIVISIONS

Machine Pitch (Softball) for Girls:  League Age 6 to 8 Year Olds:
Machine Pitch Softball is for girls with any level of experience.  This is a great place for girls to learn some basic skills for softball, especially those just starting out. It continues to be an instructional league and expands on throwing, fielding and hitting fundamentals as well as introducing proper base running techniques. As a step up from the Coach Pitch division, this is the first time players are introduced to simulated player pitching thru a machine.

Our Machine Pitch Division program is for players league aged 6-8.  Teams are typically around 10 players to allow for maximum playing time. Practices are held once per week, with games occurring during the week. The season generally comprises of approximately 10-12 games and no standings or scores are kept. 


Minor League (Softball) for Girls: Most League Age 7 to 10 Year Olds:
The Girls Minor League Softball program serves as a softball training ground for young girls with developing softball skills. Our minor league softball division consists of players league age 7-10 years old, with some beginning 11 year olds. In this program, coaches focus on throwing, fielding, hitting & pitching fundamentals and mechanics.  Teams usually have around 12 players. This division is operated as a player pitch division.  

The regular season is generally comprised of approximately 12 league games and standings and scores are kept. A post-season playoff based on seeding is offered to all teams to determine the division champion. 

Our league has an option to choose an "All Star" Team of 8 to 10-year-olds to represent BCSLL. Players participating on this All Star team are provided the opportunity to participate in a State of Michigan softball tournament at the District and State levels.

Major League (Softball) for Girls: Most League Age 10 to 12 Year Olds:
The Girls Major League Softball program is for girls ages 10-12 with more softball experience. The diamond used is a 60-foot diamond and the pitching distance is 40 feet. This division is operated as a player pitch division and a 12" softball is used. In this advanced program, coaches continue to focus on throwing, fielding, hitting & pitching fundamentals and mechanics. Rosters may be composed of between 12 and 14 players.  

The season is generally comprised of approximately 12-14 games, and standings and scores are kept. A post-season playoff based on seeding is offered to all teams to determine the division champion. 

Our league has an option to choose an "All Star" Team of 10 to 12-year-olds from within this division to represent BCSLL. Players participating on this All Star team are provided the opportunity to participate in a State of Michigan softball tournament at the District and State levels. State champions move further in the International Tournament to Regionals. The culmination of the International Tournament is the Girls Little League Softball World Series, featuring teams from around the globe.

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Bay County Softball Little League

For more information please contact us at, PO Box 136
Essexville, Michigan 48732
Email : [email protected]
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