Important Fall 2024 Baseball Dates:

Playoff Schedule. Fall 2024 Baseball Playoffs Bracket

Baseball Rules

Make sure to review the Local Rulebook:
PBSA Baseball Rules

Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 Baseball Age Chart

2024 Fall Baseball Divisions

Below are the softball divisions for the Fall of 2022 and the birth years for each division.

5U - Tee Ball: 2019, 2020,2021
This division is geared toward beginners as an introduction to the game. It will predominantly be made up of boys born in 2019-21 and will focus on the basics.

6U - Beginning Coach Pitch: 2018, 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.

7U - Coach Pitch: 2017, 2018
In 7U, we begin to keep score and outs. These games are played quickly and offer an exciting brand of baseball.  Bases are at 60'.

8U - Coach Pitch: 2016, 2017
In 8U, we continue coach pitch in a bit more fast paced and exciting game. This is the last level before kids start to pitch.

9U - Kid Pitch: 2015, 2016
We introduce kid pitchers in 9U, without dropped 3rd strikes, tight bases, and scoring must be done via hit/walk/or an error. You cannot score on a passed ball or errant throw back to the pitcher. The difficulty ticks up a notch with kid pitching and stealing. 46' mound distance and 65 foot bases.

10U - Kid Pitch: 2014, 2015
Welcome to real baseball. Everything is in play. Dropped 3rd strikes allowing runners to take first. Leading off. Pitching from 46' and 65 foot base paths.

11/12U - Kid Pitch: 2012, 2013, 2014
Same as 10U, except the pitchers move back a little more (50’) and the bases are moved back (70').

13/14U - Kid Pitch:2010,2011,2012
Same as 12U, except the pitchers move back even more (54’) and the bases are moved back (80').

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)
• Jun 25-26: Softball Assessments (8U-12U) - Could adjust based on forecast
• 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.

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-12U 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.

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)