OVERVIEW
AYS offers recreational and instructional leagues in Girls' 06U, Coach Pitch (08U) and Fast Pitch Softball (10U and up) intended to:
- Involve everyone in a positive team experience
- Develop fundamental softball skills
- Build player confidence
- Emphasize player effort to play well
- Practice good sportsmanship
- Consider all players as WINNERS regardless of score!
**Playing age for Fall 2024 Rec. Softball determined by the age of the player as of 12.31.2024 (The age of your daughter as of December 31, 2024 will determine what division she will play in during the Fall league.
Please note – AYS Softball does not guarantee coach requests and/or ride share requests. This matches up to the policies of the other communities in our league. Head Coaches will be able to pick ONE assistant coach prior to the draft. All coaches will have their own daughter(s) and their assistant’s daughter(s) on their team. After those players are set, a snake draft will occur.
AGE DIVISIONS
06U League
08U League
10U League
12U League
13-18U League
FALL REC SOFTBALL SEASON TIMELINEEvaluations (for 08U, 10U, 12U and 13-18U. 06U does not have evaluations).
Wednesday, July 10th
08U: Arrive between 6:00pm - 7:15pm*
10U, 12U, 13-18U: Arrive between 7:00pm-8:30pm*
Location: AYS Fields | 866 S. Co. Rd. 625 E., Avon
Please check in near the Concession Stand upon arrival.
*You may experience a shorter wait time if you arrive in the middle or near the end of your time frame versus everyone arriving at the beginning.
REGISTRATION
Registration will be available May 6, 2024 - July 1, 2024.
COST
Early Bird Pricing - Register May 6th - May 31st:
06U - $85.00*
08U - $128.00*
10U - $143.00*
12U - $143.00*
13-18U - $143.00*
*Early Bird Discount will auto apply at check-out during the dates listed above*
Register June 1st - July 1st:
06U - $106.00
08U - $160.00
10U - $178.00
12U - $178.00
13-18U - $178.00
Registration fee includes a 5" X 7" team photo.
DRAFTS
08U, 10U, 12U, and 13-18U teams will be formed via a snake draft following the close of registration.
06U Teams will be formed randomly by the Softball Commissioner with team rosters handed out to Head Coaches shortly after registration closes.
PLEASE NOTE: AYS does not guarantee coach requests and/or ride share requests. This matches up to the policies of other communities in our league. Head Coaches will be able to pick ONE assistant coach prior to the draft. All coaches will have their own daughters and their assistant's daughter(s) on their team. After those players are set, a snake draft will occur.
HEAD COACHES & ASSISTANT COACHES NEEDED
If you would like to coach, please be sure to register as a volunteer in addition to registering your child! *Background check required.
GEAR REQUIRED
AYS will provide the athlete with a uniform shirt. The athlete is responsible for providing their own black softball pants/shorts, athletic shoes/cleats, helmet with face mask, bat, and any additional equipment needed in order to play their position. Players in 06U and 8U may opt to wear shorts or softball pants. Players in 10U and up are encouraged to wear black softball pants. No metal cleats are allowed in any of our leagues.