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SPORTS
2017 GIRLS “FALL” SOFTBALL LEAGUE
THE PRIMARY GOAL OF THIS LEAGUE IS TO ASSIST IN PLAYER
DEVELOPMENT.
The Sandwich Park District will be hosting a fall softball league for 10U, 12U
and 14U divisions that will strictly focus on development of players. This
league will play on four Sundays in September and October and offer each
team the opportunity to play in six games at Milestone Park in Sandwich.
PITCHING SKILLS CAMP Games will have a 1.5 hour limit imposed and should be viewed as an
Here is an opportunity for girls ages 8 to 14 years old, to improve their pitching opportunity for your girls to play different positions, work with coaches on
skills. This Pitching Skills Camp will teach beginners and experienced game situations and, most importantly learn and play under the rules of the
players the proper fundamental techniques on how to pitch. The skills being divisions (new rules for girls moving up a division). Overview of divisions (and
taught will include the proper way to hold the ball, stance on the mound, rules changes from lower division) are as follows:
proper pitching delivery, when to release your pitch, and how to consistently 10U: • Focus on skill development • Games will last 6 innings or 1.5 hour
find the strike zone. For the more experienced pitchers the instructor will time limit.
enhance their current abilities, teach new pitches and take their abilities to
the next level. Participants should wear gym shoes, bring their own softball 12U: • Develop pitchers from 40’ distance using 12” ball (especially
gloves. Don’t wait for Spring to sharpen your pitching skills. Sign up and important for girls moving up from 10U) • Learn proper base running
techniques and fundamental development. Games will last either 7
improve your skills for the 2018 season. All registration is done at the innings or 1.5 hours (whichever comes first) and will have a 5 run per inning
Sandwich Park District. maximum. Teach girls new to the age division infield fly and dropped third
strike rule • No standings or scores will be reported.
The dates and times listed for this program may change due to the School
District’s scheduling needs. 14U: Develop pitchers from 43’ distance using 12” ball. Teach girls new to
the age division infield fly and drop third strike rule. Games will last either 7
Location: Sandwich Middle School innings or 1.5 hours (whichever comes first) and will have a 5 run per inning
Instructor: Mary Anderson MIN/MAX: 5/30 max).
Age Day Time Date R/NR Fee Code #
For out of town Teams: The cost for this program is $200 per team. This
8-14 Su 2:00-3:00P 10/8-11/19* $35/$50 131602-1 includes one umpire per game, insurance and field maintenance. (Teams are
*No Class 11/12 not required to have their own insurance). Uniforms are up to the individual
teams. Each division will be limited to 6-8 teams so be sure to sign up ASAP.
Also, you want to sign up for the division you will be playing for next season,
not the current one. Out of town rosters are due to the Sandwich Park District
by August 25th. Expect to play 6-8 games depending on number of teams
The Softball Program Concession Stand will be including at least 2 double headers. If girls do not have a team to play on the
operated by parent volunteers throughout the Sandwich Park District will be accepting registration for all girls who want to
sign up. Any questions, call Sandwich Park District at 815-786-8044 or Gary
season. If you would “love” to volunteer, please Ford at 815-790-1528 or gantheboys@aol.com
contact Jill Sexton 815-405-5900. Out of Town Teams: The cost for this program is $200.00 per team.
Final deadline registration August 14th
Time: 12 noon game time
Fee: $25/$40 includes individual Sandwich jersey
Place: Milestone Park, 1375 N. Castle St.
*This program qualifies for a Family Discount.
Location: Milestone Park
Coordinator: Garland King MIN/MAX: 9/100
Age Day Time Date Reg. By R/NR Fee Code #
10U Su 12:00-2:00P 9/17-10/8 8/14 $25/40 130401-1
12U Su 12:00-2:00P 9/17-10/8 8/14 $25/40 130401-2
14U Su 12:00-2:00P 9/17-10/8 8/14 $25/40 130401-3
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