The intent of the softball program is to provide for all participants
a positive experience while learning the fundamentals of Fast
Pitch Softball. We try to make it as equal a program as possible,
giving equal attention to all participants, regardless of individual
skill level. Good examples of this are we use a continuous batting
order so everyone gets their turn at bat, as well as having
minimum innings played for each player in each game.
Our programs start with Third Graders and goes all the way through
Seniors in High School. Practices start in April with games
in May and June. The regular season ends at the end of June
(except for the High School League, which ends late July). Playoffs
start at the end of June and finish the second weekend of July.
All teams, no matter their record, participate in the playoffs.
With each league, we have special rules designed to allow
that age group to experience the game and have success. As
the players move up in age groups, the rules change to get
them closer and closer to Fast Pitch Softball, and ultimately
ready to play in High School. Such changes as the distance
of the bases, distance of the pitchers mound from home plate,
the number of innings played, restrictions on innings pitched,
stolen bases, all are designated to accommodate specific age
groups while being as safe as possible for the players.
As an all-volunteer organization, we are only as strong as
the hundreds of volunteers it takes to run an organization
that is as large as ours. Each year, we get hundreds of volunteer
coaches and assistant coaches that dedicate their time and
knowledge to teach all the players the fundamentals while
having fun. If you have done this in the past, I thank you
and encourage you to continue to do so. If you are new to
the program, I would ask that you to consider to step up and
help out a team. If coaching is not for you, then please consider
any number of league or divisional reps that help coordinate
the setting up of the leagues each year and are our first
contact with the coaches during the season.
For more detailed information on each league, please go to
the League tab and find the correct one for your child’s
age group. If you ever have any questions, ideas, or suggestions,
please feel free to contact me.
Craig O'Malley
Commissioner of Softball
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