Established in 1989
The Eastern Lehigh Valley League currently is comprised of 19 organizations which field a total of 148 teams made up of 1967 girls at 7 different age levels. The league's philosophy is teaching the game of softball whereas the rules and size of the playing fields are designed to accommodate the skills of the age level.
The Eastern Lehigh Valley League currently is comprised of 19 organizations which field a total of 148 teams made up of 1967 girls at 7 different age levels. The league's philosophy is teaching the game of softball whereas the rules and size of the playing fields are designed to accommodate the skills of the age level.
Following are age levels and you can see the various rules, schedules, game scores & standings under the individual age levels:
PK/K/1st – T-ball - Start at 4 years old
2nd/3rd grades (Minor's) – Coach Pitch can turn in to more advanced play with pitchers towards end of the season – 11” optic yellow softee ball
NOTE: Experienced 1st grade players can play at this level
4th/5th grades (Major's) - 11” optic yellow ball, pitch 35’, bases set at 55’
NOTE: Experienced 3rd grade players can play at this level
6th - 8th grades (Junior's) - 12” optic yellow ball – pitch 40’, bases set at 60’
NOTE: Experienced 5th grade players can play at this level
9th - 20yrs (Senior's) - Senior's - Players not to be 21 prior to July 1st - 12” optic yellow ball – pitch 43’, bases set at 60’
NOTE: Any eligible Junior can play at this level when needed and experienced players can play at this level full time
The ELV has strict guidelines on territories and this impacts where your daughter has to register to play. The best way to determine which organization you should register with is to sign up where you pay your taxes.
PK/K/1st – T-ball - Start at 4 years old
2nd/3rd grades (Minor's) – Coach Pitch can turn in to more advanced play with pitchers towards end of the season – 11” optic yellow softee ball
NOTE: Experienced 1st grade players can play at this level
4th/5th grades (Major's) - 11” optic yellow ball, pitch 35’, bases set at 55’
NOTE: Experienced 3rd grade players can play at this level
6th - 8th grades (Junior's) - 12” optic yellow ball – pitch 40’, bases set at 60’
NOTE: Experienced 5th grade players can play at this level
9th - 20yrs (Senior's) - Senior's - Players not to be 21 prior to July 1st - 12” optic yellow ball – pitch 43’, bases set at 60’
NOTE: Any eligible Junior can play at this level when needed and experienced players can play at this level full time
The ELV has strict guidelines on territories and this impacts where your daughter has to register to play. The best way to determine which organization you should register with is to sign up where you pay your taxes.
