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Welcome to OYAA Recreational Softball!

 
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.

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.

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