Minor Softball is a minimally-competitive program focused on fun, fitness and fundamentals where players ages 8-10 are introduced to the next level of softball. In this division players will begin live player pitching. The experience in this division should be based on teaching the fundamentals of the game in a fun environment.
Required Gear:
Softball Glove
Optional Gear:
Softball bat
Cleats-no metal
Batting Helmet
11” fastpitch softballs
Typical age range: (Age as of 12/31 of the year prior, i.e.: age as of 12/31/2023 for 2024 season)
8-10 yr. olds
Special requests will be considered for players on a case-by-case basis if:
Player has never played before with zero understanding of the game
Safety concerns with playing in the next division up (majors)
May skip this division based on skill evaluation if ready for majors
Rules to expect:
Player pitch with coach pitch to follow after “ball 4”, coach to finish pitch count, each pitch is a strike, no walks-will hit or return to dugout (coach pitch may only be half season, decided by district vote each season). 35’ pitching distance.
No stealing home or while coach is pitching
1 base advancement on an overthrow 1st-3rd only
3 outs or 5 runs
Continuous batting lineup
Season Dates- Mid August through Early October. Game days will vary. NO weekend games.