Youth Softball
2020 Program Dates
| Sign-ups | Date |
|---|---|
| Early (save $10) |
Jan 2 - March 1 |
| Late Period | March 2 - March 15 |
| Coaches Meetings | Date |
|---|---|
| 8U & Under | TBD |
| 10U & Up | TBD |
| League Calendar | Date |
|---|---|
| 10U-14U Practices Begin | TBD |
| FHS Player/Coaches Clinic | TBD |
| 6U-8U Practices Begin | TBD |
| 3/4U Rookie Program Begins | TBD |
| Regular Season Begins | TBD |
| Tournament Begins (10U & Up) | TBD |
Our vision in the program is for every player to achieve her personal goals and for each team to enjoy practice and playing the season together- win or lose.
The Girls Youth Softball program offers a recreational program following USSA rules. Each player receives a full uniform before games begin. Each team will play at least 10 games, and each team will play in a league tournament.
All girls will be randomly assigned to teams by Parks & Rec staff. Requests to be placed on a specific team or with a specific teammate will not be accepted. Only siblings or the children of coaches are guaranteed to be placed on the same team.
All program coaches are volunteers, and our program relies on parents and community members to lead teams each season. Practice plans are provided to all coaches. All residents interested in coaching must undergo a background check.
Recreation program registrations are non-refundable. Requests for refunds in exceptional cases may be considered on a case by case basis in the circumstance of: relocation, medical condition, or injury, or as stated in the specific program refund policy. Approved refunds are subject to a 10% administrative fee. All requests for refunds must be made within 60 days of the original transaction and must be within the same calendar year.
Youth Softball registrations are non-refundable after the registration deadline. All refunds will accrue a 10% administrative fee.For more information about Girls Youth Softball, please reach out to recreation program manager Dean Rawlings by email or call 479-444-3474.
| League | Eligible Birth Dates* | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 3U/4U | 1/1/15 - 12/31/16 | $70 |
| 6U | 1/1/13 - 12/31/14 | $80 |
| 8U | 1/1/11 - 12/31/12 | $90 |
| 10U | 1/1/09 - 12/31/10 | $100 |
| 12U | 1/1/07 - 12/31/08 | $100 |
| 14U | 1/1/05 - 12/31/06 | $100 |
3U/4U - Rookie Season Program
Three and four-year-olds can get their first swing at the softball in the 3/4U program! Each 45-minute class is limited to 20 participants, and each class will be staffed with multiple coaches. Participants will focus on fun and softball fundamentals in each class, which is once per week for eight weeks. Each participant will receive a t-shirt and ballcap. Parents are encouraged to participate if their player feels better with them on the field.
Location: Wilson Park
Dates: Mondays or Tuesdays at 5:45p
6U- Coach Pitch/Tee Ball
Four, five, six, and some seven-year-olds play a combination of coach pitch softball and tee ball 5:45 or 6:45 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday evenings at Wilson Park Softball field. Teams practice and play different times each week. Games are 45 minutes long.
Every girl bats once each inning and each girl plays different positions in the field. When batting, girls will have the opportunity to hit balls thrown from their coach and also bat from a tee. Team sizes will be set so that girls play as much as possible.
Pitching Information: Three Pitches from Batter's Coach, One from Tee
Location: Wilson Park
Dates: Mondays, Tuesdays or Thursdays at 5:45p or 6:45p
8U- Coach Pitch
Seven, eight, and some nine-year-olds play coach pitch softball twice each week 5:45 or 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday evenings at Lake Fayetteville Softball Complex. Teams practice and play different times each week. Games are six innings or 55 minutes long.
The league uses most USSSA rules and some additional rules. All teams have the opportunity to be sanctioned. Each half-inning concludes once three outs are made or six runs are scored. All games will be officiated by at least one USSSA sanctioned umpire.
Pitching Information: Three from Batter's Coach
Location: Lake Fayetteville Softball Complex
Dates: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:45p or 7:00p
10U- Player Pitch/Coach Pitch
Nine, 10, and some 11-year-olds play a combination of live arm and coach pitch softball twice each week 5:45 or 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday evenings at Lake Fayetteville Softball Complex. Teams practice and play different times each week. Games are six innings or 60 minutes long.
The league uses most USSSA rules and some additional rules. All teams have the opportunity to be sanctioned. Each half-inning concludes once three outs are made or six runs are scored. All games will be officiated by at least one USSSA sanctioned umpire.
Pitching Information: Any time count reaches 3-X, batter's coach pitches one ball.
Location: Lake Fayetteville Softball Complex
Dates: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:45p 7:00p
12U- Player Pitch
Eleven, 12, and some 13-year-olds play live arm fast pitch softball twice each week 7 or 8:15 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings and at Lake Fayetteville Softball Complex. Teams practice and play different times each week. Some games are scheduled against teams in other cities, and these games may be played at different times. Games are six innings or 60 minutes long.
The league uses most USSSA rules and some additional rules. All teams have the opportunity to be sanctioned. Each half-inning concludes once three outs are made or six runs are scored. All games will be officiated by at least one USSSA sanctioned umpire.
Pitching Information: USSSA Fastpitch Rules
Location: Lake Fayetteville Softball Complex
Dates: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:00p or 8:15p
14U- Player Pitch
Thirteen, 14, and some 15-year-olds play live arm fast pitch softball twice each week 7 or 8:15 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings and at Lake Fayetteville Softball Complex. Teams practice and play different times each week. Some games are scheduled against teams in other cities, and these games may be played at different times. Games are six innings or 60 minutes long.
The league uses most USSSA rules and some additional rules. All teams have the opportunity to be sanctioned. Each half-inning concludes once three outs are made or six runs are scored. All games will be officiated by at least one USSSA sanctioned umpire.
Pitching Information: USSSA Fastpitch Rules
Location: Lake Fayetteville Softball Complex
Dates: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:00p or 8:15p
All program coaches are volunteers, and our program relies on parents and community members to lead teams each season. All coaches will attend a mandatory coaches meeting prior to the season and will be giving guidance from Parks Staff. A coaches clinic will also be provided and organized by the FHS coaching staff.
The following link redirects you to fill-out a background check that is mandatory for all softball coaches and assistant coaches: https://opportunities.averity.com/CFPR.
This form must be filled out once every calendar year. If you have already completed this form, for softball or another sport, please inform the Program Manager.
Please be sure to indicate on the online registration form that you would like to coach your child's team. If you do not have a child, but would like to coach, please reach out to Program Manager for more information.