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 5.
Registration:    
March 9 - April 6, 2020
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
Draft/Tryout Night:
There will be a draft/tryout night.  More information at registration.
All participants in the 5th-8th grades must be in attendance. 
Each girl will bat, pitch, throw, catch and run.

The draft (coaches only) will take place after the tryout.  Each coach will need to attend as teams will be formed.
PROPOSED NIGHTS of PLAY
T-Ball – Kindergarten (Tuesday, Thursday)
Coach Pitch – 1st & 2nd Grade (Tuesday, Thursday)
Falcon – 3rd & 4th Grade (Tuesday, Thursday)
Filly – 5th & 6th Grade (Tuesday, Wednesday)
Fox – 7th - 8th Grade (Tuesday, Thursday)
​COACHES’ MEETING
Coaches’ meeting will be at the Richfield City Office
 (75 E Center). Date to be announced.
6:30 pm for T-ball, Coach-Pitch and Falcon leagues. 
7:00 pm for Filly and Fox leagues.
 
INSTRUCTIONAL CLINIC
Instructional clinic for 5th-8th graders will be held on Saturday, April 20th at the Rotary Park at 10:00 am. The clinic is under the direction of the Richfield High School Lady Cats softball team and coaches.
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.