
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.
6U - In 6U, basic game concepts and skills are taught with the primary focus on fun, which includes:
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non-scoring games
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continuous batting
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every girl bats every inning
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coach pitch or players hit from tee
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no strike-outs
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teams are school based
8U - The 8U division introduces pitching with specific skill development with the emphasis still on fun, which includes:
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games are scored with a limit on runs in the first 3 innings
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continuous batting
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coach pitch and player pitch (limited to keep the pace of play moving)
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teams are school based
10U - The 10U division introduces additional strategies and skills specific to hitting, base running and defense, which includes:
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regular scoring with a mercy rule after 4 innings
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player pitch with some exceptions
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players can steal 1st, 2nd, 3rd and home
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drop third rule in effect
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win/lose records are recorded
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season-ending playoff tournament
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teams are formed to balance skills (evaluations are conducted) across teams and are not school-based
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buddies will be considered at registration only
12U - The 12U division emphasizes age-appropriate advanced strategies and skills, which includes:
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regular scoring with a mercy rule after 4 innings
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players can steal all bases, including home
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player pitch only with each pitcher allowed a maximum of 6 innings per week
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a few games are played against teams from other leagues
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win/loss records are recorded
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season-ending playoff tournament
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teams are formed to balance skills (evaluations are conducted) across teams and are not school-based
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buddies will be considered at registration only
14U - The 14U division emphasizes the age-appropriate advanced strategies and skills similar to high school level play, which includes:
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regular scoring with a mercy rule after 4 innings
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player pitch only with each pitcher allowed a maximum of 7 innings per week
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almost all 14U games are played against teams from other leagues
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win/loss records are kept, but there is no placement within the league based on these standings
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teams are formed to balance skills across teams and are not school-based