SOFTBALL DIVISIONS

Girls 10U Fastpitch—Modified Player Pitch
Girls only—Ages 8, 9 & 10

Girls 10U Softball

The Girls 10U Fastpitch Softball Division welcomes both beginners and players with experience who are continuing to develop foundational skills such as hitting, catching, throwing, and base running.

Girls Fastpitch Softball

This division introduces fastpitch play with modified rules to support skill-building. For example, after ball four, a coach steps in to pitch, eliminating walks and encouraging batters to focus on hitting. The pitching distance is set at 35 feet.

Base stealing is introduced, adding excitement and strategy to the game. Players are also given the opportunity to rotate through various defensive positions to gain a comprehensive understanding of the game.

Umpires or parent-volunteers officiate the games, with players expected to demonstrate effort and sportsmanship at all times.

Practices are twice a week—a one hour batting practice, and a fielding-pitching-base-running practice that lasts an 1 hour and 30 minutes. Games are on the weekends, consisting of six innings or 1 hour and 45 minutes. Half-innings conclude after three defensive outs are made or when the offense scores five runs. Scores and standings are recorded and used to seed teams for the end-of-the-season playoffs.

Teams are limited to 14 players. Players must attend one of the league's Player Evaluations in late February—for the Spring season only—and are then in turn drafted to a team. 

Parent volunteers attend the league's Coaches Clinic and serve as coaches, and create team practice plans in conjunction with the league's Coaching Coordinator. Practices are typically on weekdays, with the day, time, and location determined by the availability of the parent coaches.

Parents are strongly encouraged to become involved in this division. After enrolling as a volunteer and passing a required national background check, parents may become involved in games and practices, and be eligible as coaches, managers, umpires, team moms & dads and other volunteer positions within the league.

Girls 12U Fastpitch Softball—Player Pitch
Girls only—Ages 11 & 12

Girls 12U Softball

Players in the Girls 12U Fastpitch Softball Division may range from first-time participants to experienced athletes. This level focuses on advancing their skills and understanding of the game, including base running strategies, the dropped third strike rule, and the infield fly rule.

Players start to focus on and develop expertise in specific defensive positions.

Umpires or parent-volunteers officiate the games, with players expected to exhibit hustle and sportsmanship at all times.

Players pitch and record walks and strike-outs. Game speed and pitching velocity increase. A 40-foot pitching distance is used. In the 12U division, athletes refine proper pitching mechanics and focus on mastering the specialized skills essential for both pitcher and catcher roles.

Practices are twice a week and last about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Games are typically on the weekends, but sometimes on weekdays, consisting of six innings or 1 hour and 45 minutes. Half-innings conclude after three defensive outs are made. Scores and standings are recorded and used to seed teams for the end-of-the-season playoffs.

Teams are capped at 14 players. Players must attend one of the league's Player Evaluations in late February—for the Spring season only—and are then in turn drafted to a team. 

Parent volunteers attend the league's Coaches Clinic and serve as coaches, and create team practice plans in conjunction with the league's Coaching Coordinator. Practices are typically on weekdays, with the day, time, and location determined by the availability of the parent coaches.

Parents are strongly encouraged to become involved in this division. After enrolling as a volunteer and passing a required national background check, parents may become involved in games and practices, and be eligible as coaches, managers, umpires, team moms & dads and other volunteer positions within the league.