What determines the age groupings?

SVBSA follows the Amateur Softball Association (ASA)/USA guidelines for softball. These state that a player's age on August 31st determines which division that player will be eligible to play in the following year. The association also allows players to request to play in an older division based on school grade during registration (there is a checkbox). Requests to play in a higher age group are subject to approval. Examples of requests include: 
1. Player is 6 years old and in 1st grade – they can request to play in 8U 
2. Player is 8 years old and in 3rd grade – they can request to play in 10U 
3. Player is 10 years old and in 5th grade – they can request to play in 12U 
4. Player is 12 years old and in 7th grade – they can request to play in 15U 

What equipment is required for Softball?

• fielder's mask - all players 12U and under must wear in all positions. 15U and 18U must wear in the infield
• shirt with heart guard - all players 12U and under.  Pitchers at 15U and 18U
•  glove
•  bat
• bat bag
• batting gloves
• mouth guard
• batting helmet with cage - all 6U, 8U, and 10U, 12U, and 15U Fastpitch
• helmet without cage - 10U, 12U, 15U, and 18U Slowpicth 
• - plastic for 6U, 8U, 10U, and 12U.  Plastic or metal can be worn at 15U and 18U
• black softball pants

What is needed for uniforms for Softball?

6U and 8U softball

• One T-shirt
• One pair of socks
• Sizes based on what is chosen from registration page questions during sign-ups

10U, 12U, and 15U Fastpitch

• Two custom jerseys purchased through Play2Wear in Cranberry Twp (more info given during registration).  This is an additional cost and jerseys can be worn for multiple seasons
• One pair of Socks
• One practice/3rd Jersey -  Sizes based on what is chosen from registration page questions during sign-ups

10U, 12U, 15U, and 18U Slowpitch

• One custom jersey purchased through Play2Wear in Cranberry Twp (more info given during registration).  This is an additional cost and jersey can be worn for multiple seasons
• One pair of Socks
• One practice/3rd Jersey -  Sizes based on what is chosen from registration page questions during sign-ups

What days do the Softball league play/practice?

  Practices and games can be any day of the week or weekend depending on field,  SVBSA manager, and opposing teams availability

6u

•  Practices start the beginning of April for Spring
• Practices start around the 3rd week of August for Fall
• Games start the last week of April through the end of June for Spring
• Games start after Labor Day weekend through the end of October for Fall
• Usually play once during the week and once on the weekend
• No playoff games
• Will play other SVBSA teams and other associations like SV North and March
  

8U

• Practices start around the 3rd week of March for Spring
• Practices start around the 3rd week of August for Fall
• Games start around the 3rd week of April through the end of June for Spring
• Games start after Labor Day weekend through the end of October for Fall
• Usually play once during the week and once on the weekend
• No playoff games
• Will play other SVBSA teams and other associations like SV North and Mars

10U, 12U, 15U, 18U Slowpitch

• Practices start around the 3rd week of March for Spring
• Practices start around the 3rd week of August for Fall (10U and 12U)
• Games start around the 3rd week of April through the end of June for Spring
• Games start after Labor Day weekend through the end of October for Fall (10U and 12U)
• Usually play twice a week once during the week and once on the weekend
• There are playoff games in the Spring
• Will play other SVBSA teams and other associations through the GPGSL (Greater Pittsburgh Girls Softball League)

WPISL (Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Softball League) Slowpitch for Junior High, Junior Varsity, and Varsity.  This is a Seneca Valley High School Club Sport sponsored by SVBSA.

• Practices start at the beginning of August for Fall
• Tryouts are in the middle of August for Fall
• Games start Labor Day weekend through the end of October for Fall
• One Double Headers is played on the weekend
• There are playoff games for Varsity
• Will play other associations through the WPISL
• www.svslowpitch.com for more information

10U, 12U Fastpitch

• Practices start around the 3rd week of March for Spring
• Practices start around the 3rd week of August for Fall
• Games start around the 3rd week of April through the end of June for Spring
• Games start after Labor Day weekend through the end of October for Fall
• Usually play twice a week during the week and occasionally on the weekend
• There are playoff games in the Spring
• Will play other SVBSA teams and other associations through the GPGSL (Greater Pittsburgh Girls Softball League)

15U Fastpitch

• Practices start around the beginning of April for Spring
• Practices start around the 3rd week of August for Fall
• Games start after SV Junior High and Junior Varsity seasons are over around mid-May through the beginning of July for Spring
• Games start after Labor Day weekend through the end of October for Fall
• Usually play twice a week during the week
• There are playoff games in the Spring
• Will play other SVBSA teams and other associations through the GPGSL (Greater Pittsburgh Girls Softball League)
• Should have previous fastpitch experience, not recommended for first time players
  
  

Where do different softball age groups play?

• 6U and 8U: Graham Park, Cranberry Park.  Possible travel to neighboring communities for away games. 
• All other Slow Pitch and Fast Pitch: Part of Greater Pittsburgh Girls Softball League (GPGSL). Home games at Cranberry Park or Graham Park, rest at the opposing team's field.

What softball league should I register for?

• When registering the available leagues that you can register for will show based on the age of your daughter as of August 31st 
• 6U will have 6U Softball and Shetland Baseball
• 8U will have 8U Softball and Pinto Baseball
• 10U will have 10U Fastpitch, 10U Slowpitch, and Mustang Baseball
• 12U will have 12U Fastpitch, 12U Slowpitch, and Bronco Baseball
• 15U will have 15U Fastpitch, 15U Slowpitch, and Pony Baseball
• 18U will have 18U Slowpitch and Colt Baseball (There is no 18U Fastpitch League)
• After receiving confirmation email from registration, verify that you have signed up for the correct league.  Especially 10U, 12U, and 15U where both Fastpitch and Slowpitch are offered.
• If your daughter wants to play up with her grade instead of her age, remember to notify The Registrar about this.  Will probably be an additional fee to cover the cost of the upper league.  These are the grades associated with each league:

18U Fast and Slow - 10th through 12th Grade
15U Fast and Slow - 7th through 9th Grade
12U Fast and Slow - 5th through 6th Grade
10U Fast and Slow - 3rd through 4th Grade
8U Softball - 1st through 2nd Grade
6U Softball - Pre-K through Kindergarten