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SPORTS
Sports/Leagues: The third child (or 2017 GIRLS “FALL” SOFTBALL LEAGUE
more) in your household receives 50% off the THE PRIMARY GOAL OF THIS LEAGUE IS TO ASSIST IN
regular price for selected sports leagues. PLAYER DEVELOPMENT.
Children must be all registered for the same The Sandwich Park District will be hosting a fall softball
activity. Please inquire at the front desk. 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. Games will have a 1.5 hour limit imposed
and should be viewed as an opportunity for your girls to
play different positions, work with coaches on game situations and,
most importantly learn and play under the rules of the divisions
(new rules for girls moving up a division). Overview of divisions
(and rules changes from lower division) are as follows:
10U: • Focus on skill development • Games will last 6 innings
or 1.5 hour time limit.
12U: • Develop pitchers from 40’ distance using 12” ball
(especially important for girls moving up from 10U) •
Learn proper base running techniques and fundamental
development. Games will last either 7 innings or 1.5 hours
(whichever comes first) and will have a 5 run per inning
maximum. Teach girls new to the age division infield fly
USSSA Girls “C” Tourney and dropped third strike rule • Games will last either 7 innings
or 1.5 hours (whichever comes first) and will have a 7
run per inning maximum No standings or scores will be
June 3rd and 4th reported.
14U: Develop pitchers from 43’ distance using 12” ball.
Milestone Park Teach girls new to the age division infield fly and drop
1375 N. Castle Road, Sandwich, IL. third strike rule. Games will last either 7 innings or 1.5
hours (whichever comes first) and will have a 7 run per
Concessions available! inning max).
Games will start at 8 am and run until 8 pm. Teams For out of town Teams: The cost for this program is $200 per
participating are from local and regional areas. 10U, team. This includes one umpire per game, insurance and
12U, and 14U teams will be competing for top honors field maintenance. (Teams are not required to have their
in this weekend long tournament. own insurance). Uniforms are up to the individual teams.
Each division will be limited to 6-8 teams so be sure to
Bring your favorite chair, sit by the field and cheer the sign up ASAP. Also, you want to sign up for the division
girls onto victory. For more information contact the you will be playing for next season, not the current one.
Sandwich Park District at 815-786-8044. 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 including at least 2 double headers. If
girls do not have a team to play on 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 Ford at 815-790-1528 or
The Softball Program Concession Stand will be gantheboys@aol.com
operated by parent volunteers throughout the Out of town Teams: The cost for this program is $200.00 per team.
season. If you would “love” to volunteer, please
contact Jill Sexton 815-405-5900. DEADLINE TO REGISTER–AUGUST 14th.
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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