Northeast Little League Softball (NELLS)

Fort Wayne Indiana's Little League Softball Program For All Skills & Ages.

Unicorn Learning League (4-6 yrs old)

Ages 4 to 6 years old. Players begin to learn the basic fundamentals of softball. A tee ball baseball is used for safety purposes. Players will bat off a tee A smaller field is used for base running and fielding.

Learn More About Unicorn

Prep League (6-8 yrs old)

Ages 6 to 8 years old. Six year olds may play in the prep division if they have prior experience. An 11 inch soft softball is used for safety purposes. This is a coach pitch division playing under modified rules to encourage learning of both defensive skills and hitting skills. Teaching of fundamental skills as well as the fun of playing softball is the goal.

Learn More About Prep

Minor League (8-10 yrs old)

Ages 8 to 10 years old. Eight year olds may play in the minor division if they have prior experience. An 11 inch regulation softball is used. This is a player pitch division. Modified rules are utilized to limit the numbers of walks and runs scored per inning. Otherwise, all other rules are per the Little League rulebook. Teaching of fundamental skills as well as the fun of playing softball is the goal.

Learn More About Minors

Major League (11-12 yrs old)

Ages 11 to 12 years old. A 12 inch regulation softball is used. This is a player pitch division playing under the rules of Little League. Teaching of fundamental skills as well as the fun of playing softball is the goal.

Learn More About Majors

Junior League (13-16 yrs old)

Ages 13 to 16 years old although thirteen year olds are not allowed to pitch. A 12 inch regulation softball is used. This is a competitive player pitch division playing under the rules of Little League. Building on the fundamentals already learned, this level promotes competitiveness and fine-tunes a player's skills for high school and beyond.

Learn More About Juniors

Our Current Happenings

2026 Registration Is Open

Joe GalbraithFebruary 11, 20250

Show the Community That You Proudly Support Your Local Youth Softball League

Recent Game Day Photos

Follow Us On Facebook

NELLS Facebook Posts

Northeast Little League Softball (NELLS)

3 hours ago

Want to help out and have some fun? Join us at the concession stand! We’re looking for volunteers to help serve food and smiles. 🍿

👉 Check out our SignUpGenius and grab a spot: ... See MoreSee Less

Nells Concession Stand

Please review the available slots below and click the button to sign up! If you’re new to volunteering, we’re happy to help train you during your first shift! Thank you!

View on Facebook

Likes: 0
Shares: 0
Comments: 0

Comment on Facebook

Northeast Little League Softball (NELLS)

1 day ago

We are looking for Volunteers to help run the Nell's Nest Concession stand! This is a fun and easy way to support our teams while being a part of the game-day experience!

This is also a great opportunity to fulfill Nell's Volunteer requirements or students that need to fulfill school volunteer hours! No experience necessary; someone will be there to train you for your first shift! Siblings are welcome to sign up, as long as they feel comfortable running a concession stand.

Grab a friend and sign up for a shift!

... See MoreSee Less

Nells Concession Stand

Please review the available slots below and click the button to sign up! If you’re new to volunteering, we’re happy to help train you during your first shift! Thank you!

View on Facebook

Likes: 0
Shares: 4
Comments: 0

Comment on Facebook

Northeast Little League Softball (NELLS)

1 week ago

Join us! 🛠️. Our 2026 Maintenance Days are officially scheduled, and we’d love your help!

📅 Date: Saturday, April 11th
⏰ Time: 10 AM –1 PM

Come lend a hand and help us keep things looking great! ... See MoreSee Less