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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
early May and the season ends in mid-July..
Please note that more advanced players may register for the next
level up
| LITTLE JUNIORS LEAGUE - T-BALL/COACH PITCH FOR AGES
4-6 |
FEE: $85 |
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
second 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, Indian Springs, and Arrowhead
Elementary Schools. Some games will be played on
Saturday mornings.
| JUNIORS LEAGUE - KID/COACH PITCH AGES 8 AND UNDER |
FEE: $100 |
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 second 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, Indian
Springs, and Arrowhead Elementary Schools.
| PONYTAIL LEAGUE - KID/COACH PITCH AGES 10 AND UNDER |
FEE: $100 |
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.
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MAJOR LEAGUE - YOUTH PITCH FOR AGES 12 AND UNDER |
FEE: $100 |
This league builds on softball fundamentals as they apply to game strategy. More
intense competition is introduced with the addition of an umpire and modified
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 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.
| ALL AMERICAN LEAGUE - YOUTH PITCH FOR AGES 15 AND UNDER |
FEE: $100 |
This league is open to any player 15 years of age or younger as of January 1 of
this year. Although instructional in nature, this league is played with an
umpire under ASA rules and involves a higher level of competition. This league
is geared towards players who want to continue to develop and play competitive
softball, particularly in high school. A 12 inch regulation ball is used with
the pitching rubber set at 40 feet. 12 games will be scheduled and played at
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 14 and recreational league fees
($100) must be paid to be considered for the Lightning Program. If a player is
chosen for Select, an additional fee will be due within 10 days of notification.
If a player is not selected, or the additional fee is not paid, the player will
be assigned to a recreational team in the division for which she has been
registered. |
