2025 Spring Softball Assessments - Saturday, January 25, 2025
Spring assessments are for ALL PLAYERS in 8U through 12U, including players who are returning to their teams from the fall.
Assessments allow us to help balance teams, fulfill requests to play up, and fulfill requests to play with friends or on specific teams. Please see below PDF for information regarding assessments.
Additional Assessment Information
Age Cutoff and Season Change
Information on the changes to PBSA Softball age cutoff and season: View Document
2025 Spring Age Chart
Grades are approximate
2025 Spring Softball Divisions and Registration Fees
Below are the softball divisions for the Spring of 2025, the registration fee, and the birth years for each division.
6U - Beginning Coach Pitch ($125)
Sep 1, 2017 - Aug 31, 2019
In this division, we introduce coach pitching, still utilizing the tee after three swing-and-misses. We also introduce other aspects of the game, such as leaving the base when out, taking a second base on outfield hits, etc.
8U - Coach Pitch ($140)
Sep 1, 2015 - Aug 31, 2017
In 8U, we begin to keep score and outs and bump up to an 11" softball. These games are played quickly and offer an exciting brand of softball.
10U - Modified Kid Pitch ($150)
Sep 1, 2013 - Aug 31, 2015
We introduce kid pitchers in 10U, utilizing coach pitchers after three balls are thrown. The difficulty ticks up a notch with kid pitching and stealing.
12U - Kid Pitch ($155)
Sep 1, 2011 - Aug 31, 2013
Welcome to real softball. A 12" ball is used and the youth modifications are removed from the rules.
15U - Kid Pitch ($160)
Sep 1, 2008 - Aug 31, 2011
Same as 12U, except the pitchers move back a little more (43’). We will partner with McKinney and Frisco for games.
2025 Spring Softball Dates
- Nov 25: Registration Opens
- Jan 19: Registration Ends (if caps aren’t hit)
- Jan 25: Softball Assessments (8U-12U)
- Jan 27-31: Team Formation
- Feb 2: Practices Start
- Feb 22: Games Start
- Mar 15-22 Spring Break (no games)
- Apr 19: Easter Weekend (no games)
- May 10-17: Post Season Tournament (8U+)
Note: If possible, the end of season tournament for 8U-12U will begin earlier. It could also finish later. We ask that you be extremely flexible near the end of the season as we work to get the season wrapped up before Memorial Day weekend. The 15U end of season tournament will begin when the season ends and will be a coordinated effort between the three organizations.
Games and Practices
Practice day and times are selected by coaches, but generally, our 6U division will practice at 5:00 pm or 6:00 pm at a backstop. 8U will practice at 5:00 pm or 6:20 pm, 10U at 6:20 pm or 7:40 pm, and 12U/15U at 7:40 pm. The majority of 8U+ practices will be on Field 8.
For games, 6U will play mostly on Saturdays, with one or two weeknight games (day of week will vary). 8U-15U will play a mix of weeknights and Saturday, aiming for a 50-50 split. Weeknight games will be Monday for 12U, Tuesday for 8U, and Wednesday 10U. It's possible that we won't be able to use the fields on Wednesdays this spring, so 8U and 10U will play a mix of Tuesday/Thursday. 15U primarily plays on Monday nights, but will also play Wednesdays, with the occasional Tuesday.
Equipment Needed
Players are responsible for providing their own equipment, as follows:
- Bat - tee ball bats are fine for 5U and 6U; 8U and up must use USA/ASA or USSSA certified fastpitch bats; bat buying guide
- Helmet with Facemask - the facemask is a requirement
- Glove - as the girls move up in ball size, it's important to get a glove large enough to fit the ball, even it it's a little big on their hand
- Rubber/molded Cleats - no metal
- Fielding Masks - these are strongly encouraged, as the ball size compared to glove size in softball leads to a lot of deflections off the face; fielding masks (or helmets w/ facemask) are required to be worn by the pitcher in all divisions
- Equipment Bag - Batpacks are the most popular
- Uniforms - Included in the registration fee - will be designed by your coaches
- Pants, Socks, and Belts - Colors will be chosen by your coach; we encourage all coaches to choose black pants for consistency
If interested in purchasing balls to practice with at home, 6U use the 10" ball, 8U and 10U use the 11" ball, and 12U and up use the 12" ball.
Softball Rules
Please review the PBSA Softball Rules to better understand the rules for the division in which your daughter plays. There are numerous age-based modifications to typical softball rules, particularly in our 8U and 10U divisions. When everyone has a proper understanding of the rules, it results in less friction during games.
PBSA Softball Rules (Updated 6/1/2024)