Danny Smith Softball Rec League Divisions
Danny Smith offers softball recreation divisions for ages 7 to 13. All divisions follow a similar schedule running from mid-March to the end of June. Practices begin the season followed by games starting in mid-April. At the end of the season both divisions will compete in a tournament style game series and a champion is named for each division.
All players, coaches, and family members are invited to a league-wide Opening Day that kicks off the game season. The season closes with a league-wide Ice Cream Social where we will celebrate each team and close out the season with the championship games.
Minor League (ages 7-10)
This division will focus on the fundamentals of youth softball. Players will get their first experience of competitive softball. The games have umpires and score will be kept. While we do keep score, we place much more emphasis on learning the game and having fun. This helps players to learn to read the ball leaving the pitcher's hand at an early age. In addition, this league will address the fundamentals of hitting, throwing, catching and fielding. Developing the players understanding of baserunning, situational plays, etc. will also be key components. All players will play each game and each team will bat a full roster. Games are 6 innings or 1 hour 15 minutes. Base paths are 60'. Base stealing and bunting is not allowed. Coach pitch. Ball size: 11".
Division days: TBD
Equipment
Required: Glove, helmet, and bat
(Bat requirements: Fastpitch softball bats with the 1.20 BPF stamp with a max length of thirty-four inches (34in) and made from wood, alloy, aluminum or composite materials.)
Optional: NOCSAE approved double ear flap, Face Guards, Chin Straps
Provided: Team shirt, pants, and visor
Major League (ages 10-13)
This division continues to build on fundamentals outlined in Minor while also introducing components of "real softball." The Major division uses a combination of player pitchers and coach pitchers. Major allows players the opportunity to further develop their skills and understanding of the game. This division will continue to address fundamentals (hitting, throwing, catching and fielding) while incorporating a more advanced understanding of baserunning, situational plays, etc. All players will play each game and each team will bat a full roster. Games are 7 innings or 1 hour 30 minutes. Base paths are 60'. Base stealing and bunting are allowed. Player pitch but a Coach will step in to prevent walks. Ball size: 12".
Division days: TBD
Equipment
Required: Glove, helmet, softball cleats, and bat
(Bat requirements: Fastpitch softball bats with the 1.20 BPF stamp with a max length of thirty-four inches (34in) and made from wood, alloy, aluminum or composite materials.)
Optional: NOCSAE approved double ear flap, Face Guards, Chin Straps
Provided: Team shirt, pants, and visor