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General League Information

 

*The players division will be determined by their age as of December 31 of the previous year for the spring season; and their age as of July 31st of the current year for the fall season.  

Peewee (4U) Division 

*Registration cost is $45

NO CONCESSION OR FUNDRAISER OBLIGATIONS FOR PEEWEE PLAYERS.

**Registration fees include Jersey, Pants and Participation metal and 10 games.

*Uniforms will be available to try on prior to the season beginning. 

Please bring your child to try on uniforms as we are unable to exchange them once they've been ordered.

Peewee Practices begin : 8/12/24

Practices are held at Lee Victory,  Sharp Springs, and Smyrna Elementary school. Location and days vary per team. Players will be contacted by their coach after the draft with this information.

Peewee Games Begin: 9/3/24

*All games will be played at Lee Victory Rec Park
Typical game nights are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, with 2 games per week. Wednesdays are used; if needed.

Make up games are rescheduled during the week if space is available, and sometimes Sundays.

 

*Discounts not Applicable for Peewee Players

LOWER CONFERENCE 6U - 10U Divisions & UPPER CONFERENCE 13U & 16U Divisions:

*Registration cost STARTS at $110

*Parents have TWO obligations per season:

         Obligation 1- work (1) two hr. 15min.  concession shift (MUST BE 16 or older)
         Obligation 2- (fundraiser) - sell candy (60 bars)

*Parents can buy out of obligations DURING REGISTRATION for an additional $50 PER obligation. *obligations cannot be bought out of after registration.

**Registration fees include a jersey, pants, socks, belt and a participation metal.  Trophies are given to first and second place teams per division at the end of season tournament. 

*Uniforms will be available to try on prior to the season beginning. 

  Please bring your child to try on uniforms as we are unable to exchange them once they've been ordered.

LOWER CONFERENCE & UPPER CONFERENCE PRACTICES WILL BEGIN: 7/29/24

Practices are held at Lee Victory,  Sharp Springs, and Smyrna Elementary school. Location and days vary per team. Players will be contacted by their coach after the draft with this information.

LOWER CONFERENCE & UPPER CONFERENCE GAMES BEGIN: 8/26/24

*All games will be played at Lee Victory Rec Park
Typical game nights are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, with 2 games per week. Wednesdays are used; if needed.

Make up games are rescheduled during the week if space is available, and sometimes Sundays.

Lower Conference & Upper Conference  play 12 games, and have a double elimination tournament at the season

*We offer a $10 early bird discount if registered by the deadline, and a sibling discount of $10 per child after the first registered child.

*Discounts not Applicable for Peewee Players

If you have any other questions or concerns, please email smyrnafastpitchleague@gmail.com

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Age Division Descriptions

PEEWEE (4U)

  • 3-4 YEAR OLDS
  • 5-7 PLAYERS PER TEAM 
  • PLAYER HITS OF TEE 
  • ENTIRE LINE UP WILL BAT THROUGH THEN SWAP WITH DEFENSE
  • NO UMPIRE, NO SCORE
  • 40 MIN GAMES
  • 10 GAMES

TRAINING (6U)

  • 5-6 YEAR OLDS
  • 9-11 PLAYERS PER TEAM 
  • 3 ATTEMPTS TO HIT OFF COACH THEN, IF NEEDED, 2 TRIES OFF TEE
  • ALL PLAYERS PLACED IN LINE UP
  • ALL PLAYERS PLAY DEFENSE 
  • 70 MIN GAMES
  • 5 RUNS PER INNING
  • 12 GAMES + END OF SEASON TOURNAMENT

ROOKIE (8U)

  • 7-8 YEAR OLDS
  • 9-11 PLAYERS PER TEAM 
  • COACH PITCH- 5 PITCHES OR 3 STRIKES
  • ALL PLAYERS PLACED IN LINE UP
  • 10 PLAYERS PLAY DEFENSE 
  • 70 MIN GAMES
  • 5 RUNS PER INNING
  • NO WALKS, NO STEALING, NO BUNTING 
  • 12 GAMES + END OF SEASON TOURNAMENT

JUNIOR VARSITY (10U)

  • 9-10 YEAR OLDS
  • 9-11 PLAYERS PER TEAM 
  • PLAYER PITCH
  • ALL PLAYERS PLACED IN LINE UP
  • 10 PLAYERS PLAY DEFENSE 
  • 70 MIN GAMES
  • 5 RUNS PER INNING
  • WALKING, STEALING, BUNTING ALL ALLOWED
  • 12 GAMES + END OF SEASON TOURNAMENT

VARSITY (13U)

  • 11-13 YEAR OLDS
  • 9-11 PLAYERS PER TEAM 
  • PLAYER PITCH
  • ALL PLAYERS PLACED IN LINE UP
  • 10 PLAYERS PLAY DEFENSE 
  • 70 MIN GAMES
  • 7 RUNS PER INNING
  • STEALING ALLOWED ON RELEASE OF PITCH
  • INFIELD FLY RULE APPLIED 
  • 12 GAMES + END OF SEASON TOURNAMENT

COLLEGIATE (16U)

  • 14-16 YEAR OLDS
  • 9-12 PLAYERS PER TEAM 
  • PLAYER PITCH
  • ALL PLAYERS PLACED IN LINE UP
  • 10 PLAYERS PLAY DEFENSE 
  • 70 MIN GAMES
  • 7 RUNS PER INNING
  • STEALING ALLOWED ON RELEASE OF PITCH
  • INFIELD FLY RULE APPLIED
  • 12 GAMES + END OF SEASON TOURNAMENT

Player Equipment

4u -

Every player must have their own glove.

Helmets/bats are required to play ( coaches do have an extra set but we Recommend each player have their own)

Cleats are Recommended but tennis shoes are ok. 

 

6u 8u 10u 13u 16u

Every player must have their own glove and cleats.

Helmets WITH face masks, fielding masks (for infielders) and bats are all required to play. 

( Coaches do have an extra set of helmets/bats and catchers gear but we Recommend players have their own)

METAL CLEATS ARE NOT ALLOWED(practices or games)AND WILL RESULT IN EJECTION FROM GAME IF WORN 

Catchers helmets MUST be hockey style or have Throat guard. Regular batting helmets are NOT allowed!  Full gear must be worn during practices and games. 

 

Coaches Information

Head Coaches must complete all necessary paperwork, and submit it by July 7th to be considered for a team.  Assistant Coaches will have to complete all paperwork and submit it prior to practices beginning.  NO ONE will be allowed to coach a practice or a game until all necessary information has been completed and submitted. Please note:  Even if you coached a team in SFL previously, we do not guarantee anyone a coaching spot.

All coaches applications will be completed online. You can find both the Head Coach's Application and the Assistant Coach's Application by hovering over the "Home" tab then clicking on "For Coaches". 

If you have any questions regarding coaching, please email one of the following:

-Luis Bradshaw(league commissioner) smyrnafastpitchcommissioner@gmail.com


-Cassie Warnick(upper conference commissioner) smyrnafastpitchuccommissioner@gmail.com 

- Brian Risner(lower conference commissioner) smyrnafastpitchlccommissioner@gmail.com

-Rod Armstrong (MAL- commissioner) smyrnafastpitchcommissioner@gmail.com