GIRLS' SOFTBALL


This program is for girls who are currently in Kindergarten through 8th grade. The purpose of this program is for girls to have fun while learning and developing fundamental softball skills. 

Teams will be scheduled to play twice a week for five weeks. The Filly and Fox leagues will play in post-season single-elimination tournaments. Games will be held at the Rotary and Lions Parks in Richfield beginning on May 9.

Registration:    March 13 - April 10, 2017
REGISTER ONLINE, or in person at the Parks and Recreation office.

Cost
Kindergarten (T-Ball):    $30
1st – 2nd Grade (Coach-Pitch):    $30
3rd – 4th Grade (Falcon):    $33
5th – 6th Grade (Filly):    $35
7th – 8th Grade (Fox):    $40

General Rules

  1. The National Federation High School rules will govern play for all leagues. Richfield Parks and Recreation Department has adopted some rules and regulations to make the program better for all participants. Teams will be granted a five minute grace period after scheduled game time. The umpire at each facility will hold the official clock and will make the determination if a team is ready to play before the 5 minute limit. Game clock will begin at the scheduled time. 
  2. Teams in all leagues must have 7 players to count as a legal game. Any number under 7 will result in a forfeit. 
  3. If a forfeit occurs, the team with enough to start the game will be awarded the win. The teams will divide up and play a game. Umpires and scorekeepers will officiate the game. 
  4. If neither team has enough to play, a decision by coaches will be reached whether to play or not.  
  5. Since all players will be on the batting order in all games, if a player has to leave during the game for another appointment, there will be no penalty. However, if the number of players on a team drops below seven at any time during the game, the game will be ruled a forfeit. 
  6. Fox and Filly leagues will have a single-elimination tournament at the end of the season. 
  7. Please remember that Richfield Girls’ Softball leagues are designed as learning leagues. Teach proper techniques, fielding positions and sportsmanship. Help the girls have a FUN experience so they will want to play again. 
EVERYONE WINS WHEN THEY HAVE FUN AND LEARN TO PLAY BETTER.​​

In youth sports, all girls on the team will be on the batting order and there is open substitution on defense. If a girl has to leave, scorekeepers need to be notified---no penalty to the team. 


FALCON LEAGUE---50 minute game clock---no new inning begins after 50 minutes. This is a no walk league. The youth pitcher will pitch to the batter until there is a 3 ball count, and then the coach will come in to pitch a maximum of 3 pitches. The batter can strike out with the coach pitching if they swing and miss. There is a 6 run per inning limit. If 6 runs are scored before 3 outs have occurred the turn at bat is over. 


FILLY LEAGUE---60 minute game clock---no new inning begins after 60 minutes. Players can steal bases. There is a 6 run per inning limit. If 6 runs are scored before 3 outs have occurred the turn at bat is over. 


FOX LEAGUE---1 hour 20 minute game clock---no new inning begins after 80 minutes. Players can steal bases. There is a 6 run per inning limit. If 6 runs are scored before 3 outs have occurred the turn at bat is over. 

To continue reading league rules, including the different rules for each league click below.