Amherst Baseball & Hadley-Amherst Softball

Youth Softball Program

Following March Spring Training, ALL divisions will run on their regular schedules from about the first week of April through the middle of June. The start of the outdoor season is dependent on weather and field conditions.

8U Softball: Ages 6-8. Revised LL rules with coach-pitching, no count (8 pitches/batter), and no stealing. Games are played against both in-town and out-of-town opponents. Games and practices are held on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings. Additional days and times possible due to weather and out-of-town scheduling.

10U Softball: Ages 9-10. Revised LL rules with player-pitching, limited stealing and run limits. Games are played against both in-town and out-of-town opponents. Games and practices are held on Monday & Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. Additional days and times possible due to weather and out-of-town scheduling.

12U Softball: Ages 11-12. Standard LL rules with player-pitching, steals, dropped third strikes, but run limits. Games are played against both in-town and out-of-town opponents. Games and practices are held on Tuesday & Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons. Additional days and times possible due to weather and out-of-town scheduling.

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Softball Equipment List

Essential Equipment (Required to Play)

These items are required by the league and necessary for safe participation:

Glove – 8U and 10U start with 11” or 11.5” and move up to 12” or 12.5” for 12U.
Batting Helmet – Each player needs a batting helmet with a facemask. There are a couple available for use during games but it is recommended that you have your own.
Fielders Mask - all players in 10U and 12U are required to wear a fielders mask in the filed (recommend the metal mask over the plastic style). You can purchase on from Dicks: https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/search/SearchDisplay?searchTerm=softball%20facemask
Softball Cleats – Rubber cleats (metal cleats are not allowed for youth).
Black Softball Pants.
Softball Bat - Little League Softball requires that all bats must be marked as a “softball bat and include a USA or ASA certification mark. This article has good advice on how to choose the right bat: https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/protips/sports-and-activities/softball/buy-youth-softball-bat

**There are several team bats that players can borrow.**

Provided by the League:

Practice Shirt & Jersey
Navy Socks
Hat/Visor

Recommended Gear

Equipment Bag – Backpack or wheeled bag to carry gear.
Batting Gloves – For grip and hand protection.
Water Bottle – Hydration is key.
Long sleeve Cold weather undershirt - the beginning of the season can be chilly.