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RECREATIONAL DIVISIONS

MVLAGS is a rec-first softball league offering youth girls softball at the 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U, and as often as possible, the 14U levels. What does "rec softball" mean? It means a safe and friendly environment to learn and play the game of softball where everyone plays! Playing time is shared as equally as possible amongst all members of the team.

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Practice and game schedules:

 

6U - 2 practices per week (1 during the week; 1 on weekend). After about 2-3 weeks of practice games on weekends (usually 1 game per week). Practices can be MW or Tu/Thu for 60 mins and start anywhere from 430-530pm depending on the coach. Games are usually on weekends for 60 mins and starting times vary.

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8U-12U - 2-3 practices per week; 1 game usually on weekend. Practices can be MW or Tu/Thu for 90 mins and start anywhere from 430-530pm depending on the coach. Games are about 75 mins usually on weekends with varying starting times.

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6U-14U program overview:

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6U - In 6U, basic game concepts and skills are taught with the primary focus on fun, which includes:

  • non-scoring games

  • continuous batting

  • every girl bats every inning

  • coach pitch or players hit from tee

  • no strike-outs

  • teams are school based

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8U - The 8U division introduces pitching with specific skill development with the emphasis still on fun, which includes:

  • games are scored with a limit on runs in the first 3 innings

  • continuous batting

  • coach pitch and player pitch (limited to keep the pace of play moving)

  • teams are school based

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10U - The 10U division introduces additional strategies and skills specific to hitting, base running and defense, which includes:

  • regular scoring with a mercy rule after 4 innings

  • player pitch with some exceptions

  • players can steal 1st, 2nd, 3rd and home 

  • drop third rule in effect

  • win/lose records are recorded

  • season-ending playoff tournament

  • teams are formed to balance skills (evaluations are conducted) across teams and are not school-based

  • buddies will be considered at registration only

 

12U - The 12U division emphasizes age-appropriate advanced strategies and skills, which includes:

  • regular scoring with a mercy rule after 4 innings

  • players can steal all bases, including home

  • player pitch only with each pitcher allowed a maximum of 6 innings per week

  • a few games are played against teams from other leagues

  • win/loss records are recorded

  • season-ending playoff tournament

  • teams are formed to balance skills (evaluations are conducted) across teams and are not school-based

  • buddies will be considered at registration only 

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14U - The 14U division emphasizes the age-appropriate advanced strategies and skills similar to high school level play, which includes:

  • regular scoring with a mercy rule after 4 innings

  • player pitch only with each pitcher allowed a maximum of 7 innings per week

  • almost all 14U games are played against teams from other leagues

  • win/loss records are kept, but there is no placement within the league based on these standings

  • teams are formed to balance skills across teams and are not school-based

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