Spring recreational softball runs from April through end of June. This program focuses on skill development and fun for children ages 5-12. Girls are coached by capable parents with an emphasis on sportsmanship, and teamwork as well as progressing their softball skills.
Age Divisions Offered:
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6u (Teeball) age 5-6 Players will learn the fundamentals of hitting off a tee, fielding, and teamwork using a 10"
ball. Games will be played between other inner-league South Colonie teams.
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8u age 7-8 Players will continue to learn fundamentals of fielding with the addition of live coach pitch
with a 10" ball from a distance of 30'. Games will be played primarily between other inner-
league South Colonie teams, possibly against other local town leagues pending schedule
needs.
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10u age 9-10 Players will experience the addition of player-pitch in combination with live coach pitch with
an 11" ball from a distance of 35', and expansion of fielding and base running rules.
Games will be played against other inner-league South Colonie Teams, as well as against
other local town leagues.
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12u age 11-12 Players will participate in a more competitive softball experience including exclusive player-
pitching with a 12" fall from a distance of 43', and final expansion of all playing rules. Games
will be played against other inner-league South Colonie Teams, as well as against other local
town leagues.
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Age eligibility determined by child's age beginning on September 1st preceding commencement of the Spring Rec league.