Girls Softball League
Girls Softball League
The softball program will run mid-May to mid-July for all four divisions. Girls will play infield and outfield positions and bat throughout the entire game. Your child will participate in the divisions listed to the right based on the grade they will complete as of July of this year. First time players are welcome in all divisions!
Registration forms will be available at the Recreation Office in Glen Oak Park, distributed at all primary through high schools in Peoria or by contacting Tom Mayer at 692-2537. Deadline for pre-registration is April 21; walk-ins will be accepted at evaluations held on April 29 at Richwoods High School’s back gym. NOTE: Registrations are NOT taken at the Park District.
Games and practices will be held three days a week at Washington Middle and Hines Primary School diamonds on Saturday mornings and Monday through Thursday evenings after 4:30 pm.
Rookie Division: Grades 1-3
The primary focus is to learn the rules and fundamentals of girls softball. The ball is pitched to players by an adult.
Beginning Fast Pitch: Grades 4-5
Players are introduced to hitting and pitching fast pitch softball. Fundamentals are reinforced.
Advanced Fast Pitch: Grades 6 & 7 OR
High School: Grades 8-12
Older players will learn techniques such as bunting and stealing.