When registering for the softball season, players and families will be offered levels of play based on the player's league age. With an overlap in league ages, this information is intended to help decide which level is best when presented with options.

First, determine your player's league age here:

SCLL considers three primary factors when determining appropriate level of play

• The player is at a level at which he or she is optimally safe
• The player is at a level where he or she will have fun
• The player is at a level where his or her skills will be advanced

Player Advancement

Player development is very important at SCLL.

We want to ensure that our players develop in the lower divisions and have a smooth transition to the next level. This also allows the players to build confidence.

Parents and/or players sometimes think they only play in a division for one season. That is not always the case. Every player develops at their own speed. Moving a player up too quickly may cause frustration, increase their chance of injury, and discourage them from returning next season.

By allowing a player to remain in their age-appropriate division until they are ready to move up will not only make them better ball players, but it will also make them more coachable once they advance to Majors and up.

Play-up Consideration

• Consideration is at the discretion of Stanwood-Camano Little League and a request is not a guarantee for placement in the next level of play. 
• Any consideration shall be subject to an on-field skill assessment of the player. The League shall also consider overall player safety, age, and roster availability.

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Player Evaluations & Drafts