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The focus of the recreational leagues is on teaching and developing
fundamental softball skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Games are generally
played during the week with games possible on Saturdays. Practices begin in
late April and the season ends in mid-July.
| PRINCESS DIVISION - T-BALL/COACH PITCH FOR Pre-K,
Kindergarten, and 1st grade (minimum age for this league - player must be at
least 4 years old on 1/1/12. |
FEE: $95 |
This league is designed for young, first-time players. Emphasis is on basic
instruction (individual and team). The format this year uses an 11" rubberized
ball and combines tee ball with coach pitch, which is introduced after the
third full week of tee ball play. At that time, a coach pitches 3 pitches from
short range. If the ball is not hit, a tee is used. Teams are scheduled for 12
games played at Wyandot Run, Walnut Creek, and Arrowhead
Elementary Schools. Some games will be played on
Saturday mornings. 1st graders have the option of playing Princess T-ball or
Rookie Coach Pitch.
| Rookie League Coach Pitch - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades |
FEE: $110 |
This league continues to develop fundamental skills necessary for successful
game play. Played with an 11-inch rubberized ball. This format introduces
pitching and catching at an earlier age with pitcher's rubber set at 30'. Kid
pitch is introduced after the third full week of coach pitch play. At that
time, a player will throw 3 pitches, followed by 4 more from the coach, if
needed. Teams are scheduled 12 games played at Wyandot Run, Walnut Creek, and Arrowhead Elementary Schools.
Ist graders have the option of playing Rookie Coach Pitch or T-ball.
| SILVER DIVISION - PLAYER / COACH PITCH 4TH AND 5TH GRADES |
FEE: $110 |
In addition to development of fundamental skills, other concepts such as leading
off, stealing, and game strategy
are introduced. The pitcher/catcher relationship develops as players pitch the
first 4 pitches with an 11" Soft-Dot ball from 35 feet, with the coach pitching
an additional 3, if necessary. Teams are scheduled 12 games at Wyandot Run,
Walnut Creek, Indian Springs, and Arrowhead Elementary Schools. OYAA Umpires will be
scheduled for Silver Division games.
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GOLD DIVISION - YOUTH PITCH - 6TH, 7TH, AND 8TH GRADE (9TH GRADE BY REQUEST AND
APPROVAL ONLY) |
FEE: $110 |
This league builds on softball fundamentals as they apply to game strategy. More
intense competition is introduced with the addition of two OYAA umpires (wherever
possible) and full
ASA rules. A 12-inch regulation softball is used, and the pitching rubber is set
at 40 feet. 12 games will be scheduled and played at Liberty Park,
Liberty Middle School, Shanahan Middle School, and Olentangy, Olentangy Orange, and Olentangy Liberty
High Schools. There will be a season-ending tournament scheduled on the weekend
after the last games.
Please Note: All players between the ages of 6 and 14 interested in playing
Olentangy Lightning select softball sign up for an appropriate Lightning team.
Each player must attend assessments on March 10 to be considered for the Lightning Program. If a player is not
selected, the player MUST RE-REGISTER FOR OYAA RECREATIONAL BALL to be assigned
to a team. NOTE: This is a change from previous years. |
