GIRLS FAST PITCH SOFTBALL DIVISIONS

8U: Players 7-8 years old as of January 1 of the registration year.  

The 8U softball division is a combo player pitch and tee usage.  At this level 11 inch softballs are used. Players begin to learn the fundamentals of the game. There is no stealing at this level, but there is usually plenty of offense. There are usually one or two coaches on the field to guide the players during the game.  No score is kept.

10U: Players 8-10 years old as of January 1 of the registration year.  

The 10U softball division is a combination of player and coach pitched.  At this level 11 inch softballs are used. Players continue to learn the fundamentals of the game.  Stealing is allowed.   

12U: Players 10-12 years old as of January 1 of the registration year.  

The 12U softball division is player only pitched.  At this level 12 inch softballs are used. Players continue to learn the fundamentals of the game while focusing in on infield and/or outfield skills.  

14U: Players 12-14 years old as of January 1 of the registration year.

The 14U softball division is player only pitched.  At this level 12 inch softballs are used. Players continue to learn/refine the fundamentals of the game while focusing in on infield and/or outfield positions.  Preparations for high school athletics are introduced.

18U: Players 14-18 years old as of January 1 of the registration year.  

This is a 12” fast pitch league open to both girls who play on high school teams, travel teams and recreation leagues. Games begin shortly after the end of high school season, and are concentrated in June and July. There is a post-season tournament for all teams.

Five Star League Information (8U-14U)

Web Site:         fivestarsoftball.com

Villa Park Softball participates in the Five Star Softball League.  The participating towns include but are not limited to: Itasca, Wood Dale, Bensenville, West Dale and Addison.

-          There are 16 regular season games and one guaranteed playoff game.

-          Games commence mid/late April through end of June.

-          Field locations are located within each participating town limits.

Information on the Five Star website:

-          Report scores (winning team)

-          Review standings

-          Division rules

-          8U, 10U, 12U & 14U

-          Game schedules

-          Field location information

-          Managers contact information

High School League Information (18U)

This incredibly upbeat 12" fast pitch league has been established for all skill levels of high school age players (including recreational, high school team and travel team players), to continue to appreciate and respect the game of organized softball in an enjoyable environment of teamwork, healthy competition and good sportsmanship. This league is all about fun; friends and siblings with varying skill levels playing together and against each other simply for the excitement and enjoyment of the game. There is an All-Star Game, Post Season Tournament and Championship Game, which concludes the full season. League play will begin around June 1 and run through July so register early to allow for team selection and scheduling. The league is limited to those players currently in the ninth through twelfth grades at the start of the season. This league will include teams and played in neighboring communities.

Rules:
18U Rules