OVERVIEW
AJAA offers recreational and instructional leagues in Girls' 6U, Coach Pitch (8U) and Fast Pitch Softball (10U and up) intended to:
- Involve everyone in a positive team experience
- Develop fundamental softball skills
- Build player confidence
- Emphasize player effort to play well
- Practice good sportsmanship
- Consider all players as WINNERS regardless of score!
**Playing age for Fall 2023 Rec. Softball determined by the age of the player as of 12.31.2023 (The age of your daughter as of December 31, 2023 will determine what division she will play in during the Fall league.
Please note – AJAA Softball does not guarantee coach requests and/or ride share requests. This matches up to the policies of the other communities in our league. Head Coaches will be able to pick ONE assistant coach prior to the draft. All coaches will have their own daughter(s) and their assistant’s daughter(s) on their team. After those players are set, a snake draft will occur.
AGE DIVISIONS
6U League
8U League
10U League
12U League
13-18U League
FALL REC SOFTBALL SEASON - Fall Rec Softball practices generally begin in mid-July
- Opening Day for Fall Rec Softball- 2023 date TBD
- Double-Header Softball Games with Partnering Communities- date TBD
- Double Elimination Tournament for 8U, 10U, 12U, and 13-18U typically begins
around late September to early October
- Fall Rec Softball concludes before Fall Break
- No Games will be played over Labor Day Weekend
REGISTRATION
Registration will be available May 24, 2023 - July 10, 2023.
COST
Early Bird Pricing - Register May 24th - June 16th:
6U - $80.00*
8U - $125.00*
10U - $140.00*
12U - $140.00*
13-18U - $140.00*
*Early Bird Discount will auto apply at check-out during the dates listed above*
Register June 17th - July 10th:
6U - $96.00
8U - $150.00
10U - $168.00
12U - $168.00
13-18U - $168.00
Please click HERE for more details on the Family Fee.
EVALUATIONS
Dates TBD. Check back soon!
DRAFTS
8U, 10U, 12U, and 13-18U teams will be formed via a snake draft following the close of registration.
6U Teams will be formed randomly by the softball commissioner with team rosters handed out to head coaches shortly after registration closes.
PLEASE NOTE: AJAA does not guarantee coach requests and/or ride share requests. This matches up to the policies of other communities in our league. Head Coaches will be able to pick ONE assistant coach prior to the draft. All coaches will have their own daughters and their assistant's daughter(s) on their team. After those players are set, a snake draft will occur.
HEAD COACHES & ASSISTANT COACHES NEEDED
If you would like to coach, please be sure to register as a volunteer in addition to registering your child! *Background check required
GEAR REQUIRED
AJAA will provide players with uniform shirts. Players in 6U and 8U may opt to wear shorts or softball pants. Players in 10U and up are encouraged to wear black softball pants. No metal cleats are allowed in any of our leagues.