Grand Island Softball

 

Softball (girls only)        League age as of December 31, 2007

 

International
(league age 7 & 8)		  

is designed to introduce girls to fastpitch softball.  The emphasis is placed on learning the basic skills.  A pitching machine is used.  Won-loss records are not kept.  One game during the week and one game on Saturday.

Minors
(league age 9 & 10)		  

emphasis is on learning to play both infield and outfield positions as well as an introduction to pitching.  Won-loss records are kept.  One game during the week and one game on Saturday.
Majors
(league age 11 & 12)		  

emphasis is placed on the introduction to most softball rules including walks, stealing, and bunting as well as reinforcing the skills taught in the Minors division.  One game during the week and one game on Saturday.
Junior
(league age 13 &14)		  

is regular high school level fastpitch softball rules.  Involves inter-league play with travel to other communities.  Games are played during the week and on Saturdays. 
Senior
(league age 15 &16)		  

is regular high school level fastpitch softball rules.  Involves inter-league play with travel to other communities.  Games are played during the week and on Saturdays

 

 



2003 Grand Island Little League Softball Minor Team Reaches State Finals

    Grand Island's Little League Minor softball team completed a very successful season going undefeated in the local district tournament hosted by Grand Island Little League. The team than advanced to the sectionals hosted by Mel Ott Little League. After winning the sectional tournament, the Grand Island team advanced to the State Tournament with teams from Long Island, New York City and Albany. After a very close opening game, Grand Island lost 5-4. The Grand Island team was eliminated in their second game, 10-7, leaving the bases loaded in the last inning.

   Pitching for the Grand Island team was Brittany Cieri and Emma Henderson, the catcher was Kasey Sumner. In the infield were Kali Banker, Kate Boutet and Kelly Stark. Susan Winkelstien was in right field, Christine Martinez in center field and Emily Jones in left field. Coming off the bench for both offense and defense were Sara Dzielski, Korin Frantz, Krissy Montaldi and Shannon Moody.

    A special thank you to the Mel Ott Little League organization for their outstanding hospitality. They hosted a fun filled party for all the teams with good food, a band and dancing. It was great fun for everyone. We look forward to another season of softball.

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