The goal of KAU Little League is to provide a positive youth sports environment for children throughout our local community. We seek to support our players in developing general athletic ability and core baseball and softball skills, while demonstrating outstanding character, sportsmanship, and teamwork.
KAU is open to players ages 4 - 16 who reside in or attend public or private school within the geographic boundaries of both Kennett Consolidated and Unionville-Chadds Ford School Districts. KAU is designed for players of all skill levels, and offers tee ball, baseball, softball, and a Little League Challenger Division. We strive to create fair and balanced teams every season.
Please see below for information on our Divisions for the 2024 Spring Season. If you have any questions, please email our head of softball who can help you determine the right place for your child: info@kaulittleleague.org
2024 Spring Little League Softball
Girls ages 4-6 can register for tee-ball. Please see the tee-ball section of the website for information on the available programs.
Rookies (7-8 year old girls)
Rookies softball is an introductory program for 7 and 8 year old girls just learning to play the game. There is no stealing. Pitching is primarily done by coaches. Uniforms are included in each player's registration costs. Guardians are responsible for providing a glove and pants. Cleats, a bat, and a helmet are recommended but not required. Team helmets are available to be shared by the teams.
Minors (9-10 year old girls)
Minors softball is a developmental program for 9 and 10 year old girls looking to improve their skills. This program introduces stealing, player pitching, and live game rules. Uniforms are included in each player's registration costs. Guardians are responsible for providing a glove and pants. Cleats, a bat, and a helmet are recommended but not required. Team helmets are available to be shared by the teams.
Majors (11-12 year old girls)
Majors softball is a developmental program for 11 and 12 year old girls looking to improve their skills in preparation to play the game at a higher level. This program follows all the live game rules of softball. Uniforms are included in each player's registration costs. Guardians are responsible for providing a glove and pants. Cleats, a bat, and a helmet are recommended but not required. Team helmets are available to be shared by the teams.
Juniors (13-14 year old girls)
The Juniors League Softball is for participants 13 and 14 years old. This Division uses a conventional 60-foot diamond with a 43 foot pitching distance and with few modifications to the Little League rules of play. The primary goals of Juniors Softball is to reinforce the fundamental skills necessary to be competitive at this Division and experience the value of teamwork.
Seniors (15-16 year old girls)
The Juniors League Softball is for participants 15 and 16 years old. This Division uses a conventional 60-foot diamond with a 43 foot pitching distance and with few modifications to the Little League rules of play. The primary goals of Juniors Softball is to reinforce the fundamental skills necessary to be competitive at this Division and experience the value of teamwork.