Youth Softball

In 2009, over 400 girls played in Fayetteville Parks and Recreation's Youth Slowpitch Softball program. In 2010, our program will undergo some small changes based on participant surveys and feedback from previous seasons. To help provide a better experience for participants of all ages, our 2nd and 3rd grade league, along with our 4th and 5th grade league will be machine pitch. We are also proud to be offering a fast pitch softball program for 6, 7, 8, and 9th graders. Our program operates under the Good Sports philosophy that emphasizes having fun in a recreational environment. Our league rules differ for each age group to ensure the participants have as much fun as possible, while learning the basic skills of the game. Please refer to your age group below for a complete description.

Girls currently in grades K - 12 are eligible to play in our youth softball program and girls in grades 6-9 are eligible to participate in our fast pitch program. Participants in our slow pitch grades 8 - 12, form their own teams and choose their own coach. All coaches must be 21 years of age or older.

Spring 2010 registration forms. If you are in 6,7,8, or 9th grade please make sure you fill out the correct form for either slow pitch or fast pitch.
Youth Softball 6,7,8,9 grade FASTPITCH Registration Form
Youth Softball Spring 2010 General Registration Form

We now offer online registration! Please visit:
www.onlinesignup.org/fayetteville


Registration is $55 per player. This includes a full uniform. Scholarships are available through Pagnozzi Charities.

February 1 - Registration begins
March 12 - Early registration ends
March 19 - Late registration ends
April 9 - Rosters and schedules online
April 19 - Practices begin

Kindergarten - 1st Grade Program

Kindergarten and 1st graders play tee-ball on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings at Wilson Park Softball field. Every girl gets to bat once each inning and every girl gets to play in the field. This allows the girls to get as much playing time as possible. Games are 55 minutes long.

2nd - 3rd Grade Program

2nd and 3rd graders will play primarily on Monday and Thursday evenings at Wilson Park. This is a machine pitch league, which ensures that girls of every team will have the same hitting experience. Team coaches will work with league administrators to determine appropriate pitch speeds. Each batter is allowed three strikes or five pitches, whichever comes first. Every girl gets to bat once each inning and every girl gets to play in the field. This allows the girls to get as much playing time as possible. Games are 55 minutes long.

4th - 5th Grade Program

4th and 5th graders play on Monday and Thursday evenings at Gary Hampton Softball complex. This is a machine pitch league, which ensures that girls of every team will have the same hitting experience. Team coaches will work with league administrators to determine appropriate pitch speeds. Each batter is allowed three strikes or five pitches, whichever comes first. When the batting team gets three outs or six runs, they take the field for defense. Games are 7 innings or 55 minutes.

6th-7th and 8th-9th Grade Program

Our 6th - 7th, and 8th - 9th grade leagues play on Monday and Thursday evenings at Gary Hampton Softball Complex. These are all player pitch leagues, and girls have the option of choosing slow pitch or fast pitch. The batting team takes the field when they get 3 outs or 6 runs in an inning. Each batter begins with a count of 1 ball and 1 strike. Games are 7 innings or 55 minutes.
Please make sure that you fill out the correct registation form for this age group: pink for slow pitch and yellow for fast pitch.

10th-12th Grade Program

Our 10th-12th grade slow pitch program plays on Monday and Thursday evenings at Gary Hampton Softball Complex. THe batting team takes the field when they get three outs or 6 runds in an inning. Each batter begins with a count of 1 ball and 1 strike. Games are 7 innings of 55 minutes.