QVSB 8U Coach Pitch Softball
Overview:
- Combined QVSB and Avonworth league for 7-8 year-old girls
- All practices will be held at Glenfield with games at either Glenfield or Avonworth diamonds
- Typically 2-3 teams with 8-10 players per team
- Requires 3-4 volunteer coaches per team
Eligibility:
- Birthdates from 1/1/2003--12/31/2004
- Players born after 12/31/2004 may request participation which may be allowed subject to approval of
- Coaches and Commissioner based upon skills assessment.
Schedule:
- Practices begin mid-March
- Games begin mid-April and go through mid-June
- Indoor practices may be added if space is available
- Typically one or two games and one practice (1 hour in length) per week
Playing Time and Positions:
- Continuous batting order of all players in attendance
- 3 outs per inning, 5 runs max per team per inning
- Pitches per batter is limited to avoid long innings
- Everyone plays in the field each inning
- All players rotate each inning and get a chance to play multiple positions during the course of the season
Development Objectives:
- 100% instructional league
- Continue developing softball basics including fielding, throwing, batting and base running
- Catcher introduced to encourage more strategy and field awareness
- Encourage recognition and selection of pitches for batter to hit; batters can strike out but there are no walks
- Development goal – Have FUN and develop fundamental softball skills to set a foundation for player-pitch within 1-2 years
Awards and Recognition:
No league champion or playoffs. All players will receive a trophy at the end of the season.
Concessions:
Parents of all QVSB participants will be required to volunteer in the concession stand for at least one game during the season.