Ball Size & Base Distance Charts
FAST PITCH - FEMALE
Age | Ball Type & Size | Pitching Distance | Baselines |
| U5 / U7 / U9 | 11" RIF / Sof-Dot (27.95cm) | 30' (9.14m) | 45' (13.70m) |
| U11 | 11" Red Dot (27.95cm) | 35' (10.67m) | 50' (15.24m) ** ** Differs from Softball Canada |
| U13 | 11" Red Dot (27.95cm) | 38' (11.58m) | 55' (16.76m) |
| U15 | 12" Red Dot (30.50cm) | 40' (12.20m) | 60' (18.30m) |
| U17 / U19 / U23 / Adult / Masters | 12" Red Dot (30.50cm) | 43' (13.10m) | 60' (18.30m) |
FAST PITCH - MALE
Age | Ball Type & Size | Pitching Distance | Baselines |
| U5 / U7 / U9 | 11" RIF / Sof-Dot (27.95cm) | 30' (9.14m) | 45" (13.70m) |
| U11 | 11" Red Dot (27.95cm) | 35' (10.67m) | 50' (15.24m) ** ** Differs from Softball Canada |
| U13 | 11" Red Dot (27.95cm) | 38' (11.58 m) | 55' (16.76m) |
| U15 | 12" K-Master (30.50cm) | 42' (12.80m) | 60' (18.30m) |
| U17 / U20 / Adult / Masters | 12" K-Master (30.50cm) | 46' (14m) | 60' (18.30m) |
SLO-PITCH
Age | Ball Type & Size | Pitching Distance | Baselines |
| Women's Slo-Pitch | 11" Hot Dot (27.95cm) | 50' (15.2m) | 65' (19.81m) |
| Men's Slo-Pitch | 12" Hot Dot (30.50cm) | 50' (15.2m) | 70' (21.34m)
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| Co-Ed Slo-Pitch | 12" Hot Dot (30.50cm) | 50-60' (15.2 - 18.2m) | 65' (19.81m) |
Updated January 2026
