Junior Program

Age: 13-14 or grades 7 through 8

Philosophy:  This program is recreational nature with the intent to teach WIAA high school rules, including infield fly and dropped 3^rd strike rule.  Games are seven innings or 1 hour 45 minute time limit.  Teams play 9 in the field, everyone bats with free substitution in the field.  Players may bunt and steal.  Runners may steal only one base per pitch.  No stealing of home unless a play is made on the runner leading off on third base.  Runners must slide on any close play or the runner will be called out.  An inning consists of three out or a team may score 7 runs except for the last inning where there is no run limit. 12-inch softballs are used.   Batters must wear helmets and catcher must wear complete catcher’s equipment.

Season:  The season  runs from the middle of June to the middle of August.  The season runs for 7 weeks and plays twice a week on Monday and Wednesday at 6:00 or 8:00 PM.  A tournament and picnic is held at the end of the season.

Team Composition:  The program directors and coaches select teams.  Teams from Cross Plains, West Middleton, Sauk City, Black Earth, Verona and Madison are in this league so some travel is involved.