Softball

Our Babe Ruth Softball program is for 7-16 year old girls and is offered with the following divisions: 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, and 16U (if we have enough participants). All 5 and 6 year olds (boys and girls) will participate in our Tee Ball program. 

8U (Rookie) - Our 8U Division is designed for 7-8 year old girls and is the first opportunity for our participants to be exposed to the game of fast pitch softball. The participants will continue to work on the basic fundamentals of throwing, catching, and batting and will begin learning the rules and basic strategies of the game. This will be the first opportunity for participants to hit a moving ball during a game. All pitching is done using a pitching machine. The machine provides the opportunity to hit a moving ball at a consistent speed without the fear of being hit by the pitch.

Players are normally placed on a team based on the public school attended or area of residence.  Practices will begin in late March or early April with games beginning in early to mid April. The regular season consists of 12-15 games and will conclude near the time the traditional school year ends. All home games are played at Simplot Sports Complex in Columbia Village. Due to the relatively small number of teams in our league, some travel for games is likely.

*Note- The date for determining the league age of participants for Softball is determined by your daughter’s age on December 31 of the year prior to the current season (i.e. If a girl turns 8 during 2007, her league age will be 8 for the 2008 season. However, if a girl turns 8 on Jan. 1, 2008 or later, her league age will be 7 for the 2008 season).

10U (Minor) - Our 10U Division is primarily for 9-10 year old girls and is the participants’ first opportunity to bat against live pitching and to learn the pitching motion for fast pitch softball. Fellow competitors pitch rather than using a pitching machine. Participants will continue to work on improving their skills in the basic fundamentals of throwing, catching, and hitting and will be introduced to some of the more complex strategies and game situations of softball.

Teams will be formed based on the public school attended/ area of residence or through a player draft by the mangers/coaches. Practices will begin in late March or early April with games beginning in early to mid April. The regular season consists of 12-15 games and will conclude near the time the traditional school year ends. All home games are played at Simplot Sports Complex in Columbia Village or Les Bois Jr. High. Due to the relatively small number of teams in our league, some travel for games is likely.

*Note- The date for determining the league age of participants for Softball is determined by your daughter’s age on December 31 of the year prior to the current season (i.e. If a girl turns 10 during 2007, her league age will be 10 for the 2008 season. However, if a girl turns 10 on Jan. 1, 2008 or later, her league age will be 9 for the 2008 season).
Regardless of age or division, all requests to move up in division MUST be approved by the EBYBS President or his designee.

12U (Major) - Our 12U Division is designed primarily for 11-12 year old girls. Along with continued work on basic fundamentals, players will work on all aspects of the more complex skills and strategies of softball. All prospective players must attend an assessment to be eligible to participate in the 12U Division. Teams are selected through a draft by the team managers/ coaches.

Practices will begin in late March or early April with games beginning in early to mid April. The regular season consists of 12-15 games and will conclude near the time the traditional school year ends. All home games are played at Simplot Sports Complex in Columbia Village or Les Bois Jr. High. Due to the relatively small number of teams in our league, some travel for games is likely.

*Note- The date for determining the league age of participants for Softball is determined by your daughter’s age on December 31 of the year prior to the current season (i.e. If a girl turns 12 during 2007, her league age will be 12 for the 2008 season. However, if a girl turns 12 on Jan. 1, 2008 or later, her league age will be 11 for the 2008 season).
Regardless of age or division, all requests to move up in division MUST be approved by the EBYBS President or his designee.

14U (Junior) - Our 14U Division is primarily for 13-14 year old girls. Each softball division is expected to be more competitive as the participants get older. Along with continued work on basic fundamentals, players will work on all aspects of the more complex skills and strategies of softball. All prospective players must attend an assessment to be eligible to participate in the 14U Division. Teams are selected through a draft by the team managers/ coaches.

Practices will begin in late March or early April with games beginning in early to mid April. The regular season consists of 15-20 games and will conclude near the time the traditional school year ends. All home games are played at Simplot Sports Complex in Columbia Village or Les Bois Jr. High. Due to the relatively small number of teams in our league, some travel for games is likely.

*Note- The date for determining the league age of participants for Softball is determined by your daughter’s age on December 31 of the year prior to the current season (i.e. If a girl turns 14 during 2007, her league age will be 14 for the 2008 season. However, if a girl turns 14 on Jan. 1, 2008 or later, her league age will be 13 for the 2008 season).
Regardless of age or division, all requests to move up in division MUST be approved by the EBYBS President or his designee.

16U (Senior) - The 16U Division is primarily for 15-16 year old girls. Each softball division is expected to be more competitive as the participants get older. Along with continued work on basic fundamentals, players will work on all aspects of the more complex skills and strategies of softball. All prospective players must attend an assessment to be eligible to participate in the 16U Division. Teams are selected through a draft by the team managers/ coaches.

Practices will begin in late March or early April with games beginning in early to mid April. The regular season consists of 15-20 games and will conclude near the time the traditional school year ends. All home games are played at Simplot Sports Complex in Columbia Village. Due to the relatively small number of teams in our league, some travel for games is likely.

*Note- The date for determining the league age of participants for Softball is determined by your daughter’s age on December 31 of the year prior to the current season (i.e. If a girl turns 16 during 2007, her league age will be 16 for the 2008 season. However, if a girl turns 16 on Jan. 1, 2008 or later, her league age will be 15 for the 2008 season).

Regardless of age or division, all requests to move up in division MUST be approved by the EBYBS President or his designee.