ABOUT 12U SOFTBALL
At this level, players continue strengthening their core softball skills, throwing, catching, hitting, fielding, and base running, while being introduced to pitching with proper mechanics and hitting against live pitching. Athletes begin learning more advanced team concepts and positional strategies, helping them build a deeper understanding of the fastpitch game. The focus is on preparing players for the next level while keeping the experience competitive, supportive, and fun. The 12U level is the beginning of fastpitch play. Players will pitch to and face live pitchers in games.
PROGRAM DATES AND LOCATION
Girls 12U softball will run two days per week, Mondays and Wednesdays. Practices will generally be on Mondays with games on Wednesdays. Schedules for the entire summer will be posted prior to the first week of practice.
COST
$170.00 - City of EGF residents
$220.00 - participants living outside of EGF City Limits, attending school in EGF and live within Polk County
$340.00 - participants living outside of EGF and Polk County**
**Must fill out Non-resident participation form for permission to participate
REGISTRATION
Registration must be completed by clicking on the Registration tab below. Registration will open on Wednesday, March 4th and close on Wednesday, March 25th. Registrations must be completed by March 18th to avoid paying a $50 late fee.
AGE LIMITS
The 12U level is for girls from 11 & 12 years old with birthdays between May 1, 2013, and April 30, 2015.
EGF RESIDENTS AND NON-RESIDENTS
Programs offered through the EGF Parks & Recreation Department are set up for citizens within the EGF city limits. Those wishing to participate that live within Polk County but outside of the city limits MUST complete the Non-resident Participation Form.
COMING PREPARED
Players should bring their own water bottles clearly marked with their name. NO sharing of water. Players must bring their own glove and are allowed to bring their own bat and batting helmet if they wish. We will have bats and batting helmets available to use.