This division uses the 11” flex softball which is a softer ball to minimize injury. Players will be taught basic fundamentals to play the game of softball and the rules of the game. Player pitching is introduced in this division and is used in conjunction with a mechanical pitching machine. The first two innings feature a player pitcher with machine relief (no walks). The remaining innings feature only the pitching machine. Starting players pitching at this level prepares them for 10U where the players pitch the entire game. The pitching machine develops the hitting ability of the players. 

This division uses the 11” flex softball which is a softer ball to minimize injury. Players will be taught basic fundamentals to play the game of softball and the rules of the game. Player pitching is introduced in this division and is used in conjunction with a mechanical pitching machine. The first two innings feature a player pitcher with machine relief (no walks). The remaining innings feature only the pitching machine. Starting players pitching at this level prepares them for 10U where the players pitch the entire game. The pitching machine develops the hitting ability of the players. 

Though this is not a travel league we partner with surrounding towns to put on the season which will require "travel" for games. Practices take place at DYC fields. Games may be played at DYC, Westmont, Woodridge, BRW, and/or Downers Grove fields. We are always looking to add partner towns so this may change but we try to stay close to Darien.

This division uses the 11” softball which is a hard ball. Players will be taught basic fundamentals to play the game of softball and the rules and strategy of the game. This is a 100% player pitched league with walks. Stealing is allowed after the ball crosses home plate, one base at a time but not home, to teach baserunning and to teach catchers how to throw out base runners. 

Though this is not a travel league we partner with surrounding towns to put on the season which will require "travel" for games. Practices take place at DYC fields. Games may be played at DYC, Westmont, Woodridge, BRW, and/or Downers Grove fields. We are always looking to add partner towns so this may change but we try to stay close to Darien.

Though this is not a travel league we partner with surrounding towns to put on the season which will require "travel" for games. Games will be played at Burr Ridge fields as well as Darien, Westmont, Woodridge, fields. We are always looking to add partner towns so this may change but we try to stay close to the Burr Ridge / Willowbrook area.

This division uses the 12” softball, which is a hard ball. Players will be taught basic fundamentals as well as advanced skills and strategy. This level of play is the game of fastpitch without limiting rules.

BRW has actively participated in the Wheaton Park District Majors In-House League. Game locations will continue to be in Chicago's southwest suburbs. Travel to these area teams for away games is expected. There will be home games and away games, plus an end-of-season tournament. The season may begin in April / early May, with the tournament to be held throughout June. While this is not a “travel club” level of play, increased competition and skill levels will be needed/developed. Last year was BRW’s first year joining the Wheaton League with our 14U division. Impressively the team took 4th place in the tournament.