League Structure

6-7-8 years of age

INSTRUCTIONAL (I LEAGUE)

An introduction to fast-pitch softball specifically designed for 6, 7, and 8-year-old girls. Volunteer coaches focus on teaching the players the fundamentals of the game which will aid in their softball development. The season consists of 14 games beginning with the first seven being coach pitch and the last seven coaches will incorporate player pitch. If a batter struggles to hit the ball while coach pitch, then a coach can use a hitting tee for the player to hit the ball. This will help keep the fielding team engaged as well. Games are played on Tuesday and Thursday nights. Games do not have to be made up, but we will encourage coaches to work together and with League officials to schedule a makeup game that could be played outside of the set days listed above. No scores or standings are kept as the purpose is for the girls to enjoy themselves and begin to develop an understanding of the fundamentals of the game of softball. The girls pitch from 30’ and the bases are set at 60’. Each player receives a jersey, shorts, socks, and a personalized visor with their number on it. Please refer to the Age Verification tap and confirm eligibility for this age group using the chart provided. 

8-9-10 years of age

A LEAGUE

A fast-pitch softball league for girls under the age of 10. Volunteer coaches continue to build upon the fundamentals taught at the instructional league level (I League). The season consists of 14 regular season games, a year end tournament, and an All-Star game. Games will be played on any given day of the week and sometimes on the weekend. Teams play in the Western Reserve League (WRL) and will play a variety of communities who are part of the Challengers Division. Standings are kept by the WRL, and umpires are used. The main goal for this league is for the girls to enjoy themselves and continue to develop the fundamentals of throwing, catching, fielding, hitting and base running. Girl’s pitch from 35’ and the bases are set at 60’. Each player receives a jersey, pants, and socks. Visors are available for an added cost. Please refer to the Age Verification tap and confirm eligibility for this age group using the chart provided.

11-12 years of age

12U REC (B LEAGUE)

A fast-pitch softball league for girls under the age of 12. Volunteer coaches continue to stress the fundamentals of the game. The rules closely mirror those that the girls will encounter playing in high school. The season consists of 14 regular season games, a year end tournament, and an All-Star game. Stow teams play in the Western Reserve League (WRL) and will play a variety of communities who are part of the Challengers Division. Standings are kept by the WRL, and umpires are used. The main goal for this league is for the girls to enjoy themselves and continue to develop the fundamentals of throwing, catching, fielding, hitting and base running that could propel them to try out for a 14u travel team. Girl’s pitch from 40’ and the bases are set at 60’. Each player receives a jersey, pants, and socks. Visors are available for an added cost. Please refer to the Age Verification tap and confirm eligibility for this age group using the chart provided.

10U, U12, U14, U16, and U18

OHIO FEVER ELITE

Stow Youth Softball manages a travel fastpitch softball program called Ohio 

Fever Elite. These teams offer athletes the opportunity to further develop their skills at a more competitive level. Currently, we have 10U, U12, U14, U16, and U18 level teams.