2010 Girls Fall Softball
General Fall Softball Information:For the Fall season, we participate in the Arapahoe Youth League. For more information on the league and the softball rules, please go to www.aylsports.net. Divisions are 8 and under, 10 and under, 12 and under, 14 and under. There may be two conferences in each age group based on level and ability. There is a minimum play rule and everyone bats. Players may play up with an older division with league approval. Our season runs concurrently with the high school softball season, so we encourage those in high school to contact the perspective school’s team. No high school students may play in this league.
The 8 and under division is coach pitch. Games are 6 innings or one hour and thirty minutes. This level is to introduce the girls to the game and to learn the fundamentals. There is an eight run per inning limit.
The 10 and under division is modified player pitch. There are no walks. If a pitcher reaches 4 balls, a coach from the hitting team will pitch up to 3 pitches. Please see the rules for the specifics. Pitching is being developed so there pitchers may not pitch more than nine outs per game. There is stealing including home. Games are 6 inning or one hour and thirty minutes long. There is an eight run per inning limit.
The 12 and under division is player pitch. Pitchers are limited to nine outs per game. Games are 6 innings or one hour and thirty minutes. There is an eight run limit per inning.
The 14 and under division has 7 inning games or one hour and thirty minutes. There is an eight run limit per inning.
Season:
The season is usually 8 weeks long from the beginning of August until the beginning of October. Games begin on August 7. No games labor day weekend. The weather is usually perfect for softball. The season ends with a double elimination tournament. There may be some double headers. Playoff and end of season tournament are scheduled for September 25-26, 2010
Practices:
Practices will begin mid July and will be scheduled twice a week before the season starts and once a week once games begin. The fields and times are to be determined.
Coaches’ information:
There is a mandatory coaches meeting scheduled for August 3, 2010 at Blackstone Country Club.
If you are interested in coaching, please contact Tracy Maguire at softball@creeksports.com.
Cherry Creek Youth Sports conducts background checks on all of our head coaches. Head coaches are required to submit a Coaches Application by July 30, by email to treasurer@creeksports.com or by mail to CCYS, P.O. Box 4158, Englewood, CO 80155. If you have already coached another sport in 2009 and have submitted your application, you are not required to submit another one.
We will hold the CCYS coaches meeting in mid August and there will be a mandatory league coaches meeting at a time and date to be determined.
Fees:
Registration will begin June 1! Early registration is July 1, 2010. After that date, the registration fees increase $25 and players will be placed on teams only until teams are full. Cancellation fees are $25.00 up until August 1. After August 1, 2010 there will be no refunds for players that decide not to play.
Uniforms:
Uniforms are available at Sports Authority Team Division, for a cost of approximately $45. Do not purchase your uniform until you have met with your coach. You will get specific information regarding uniforms from your head coach.