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2008 League Descriptions

Below are the 2008 hGsa League Descriptions, including a breakdown of the age requirements and special rules used in each league.  Please note: All girls will play in their own age division.  No exceptions.

T-Ball League

The T-Ball League is for girls ages 4-5 

  • 45 minute games
  • Bats off tee
  • Introductory league to teach the very basics of fast-pitch softball
  • No umpires
  • No score
  • Everybody bats every inning
  • Emphasis on learning and having fun
  • Dandelion-picking and dirt mounds unavoidable.
  • Practices & Games will be held on Tuesdays & Thursdays

Minors League

The Minors League is for girls ages 5-6 

  • 90 minute games
  • Coach-pitch
  • No hit-no out
  • No score-no standings
  • No bunting
  • All bat every inning
  • No umpires
  • Emphasis on introduction of the rules, introduction to various fielding positions, teaching individual fundamentals, fun times by all.
  • Games & Practices will be on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays

U-8 League

The U-8 League is for girls ages 7-8 

  • Games no time limit -no new inning after 95 minutes
  • ASA rules apply with exceptions
  • Coach pitch
  • No hit=one out
  • No stealing
  • Scores and standings kept 
  • Coaches umpire 
  • 3 outs retire the side
  • Instructional league with friendly competition encouraged   
  • Continue to focus on individual fundamentals and teaching rules
  • Added emphasis on team fundamentals
  • Learning, improvement, fun mandatory!
  • Practices & Games will be on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays

U-10 League

The U-10 League is for girls ages 9-10

  • Games no time limit-no new inning after 95 minutes
  • Girl pitch  
  • Umpire provided 
  • Coach pitch after 4 balls
  • ASA rules apply with exceptions
  • No walks
  • No stealing
  • No dropped 3rd strike

  • Instructional league with friendly competition encouraged
  • Added emphasis on individual and team fundamentals and game strategies.
  • Learning, improvement, fun mandatory!
  • Practices & Games will be on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays

U-12 League

The U-12 League is for girls ages 11-12 

  • Games no time limit-no new inning after 95 minutes
  • Umpire provided
  • All girl pitch with walks
  • ASA rules with exceptions
  • Limited stealing
  • Added Dropped 3rd strike
  • Instructional league with friendly competition encouraged
  • Emphasis on equipping girls with individual fundamentals, knowledge of rules and team strategies to prepare them for school softball.  
  • Improvement and fun mandatory!
  • Practices & Games will be on Tuesdays & Thursdays

Majors League

The Majors League is for girls ages 13-18

  • Games no time limit-no new inning after 95 minutes
  • Umpires provided
  • All ASA rules-no exceptions
  • Friendly competition at a higher level of play
  • Learning, improvement, fun mandatory
  • Practices & Games will be played on Mondays & Wednesdays