OVERVIEW
AYS provides recreational and instructional softball leagues for girls age divisions 6U through 18U, with coach-pitch divisions at the 6U and 8U levels. This league aims to:
- Provide a positive, team-centered playing experience for all participants
- Develop fundamental softball skills and game knowledge
- Build player confidence through instruction and competition
- Promote teamwork and good sportsmanship
- Emphasize player development and effort over game results
- Balance competitive play with a focus on learning and improvement
AGE DIVISIONS
06U League (DOB from 09/01/18 - 08/31/21)
*Please note you may opt to register for Coed Tee Ball instead of 6U Softball.
08U League (DOB from 09/01/16 - 08/31/18)
10U League (DOB from 09/01/14 - 08/31/16)
12U League (DOB from 09/01/12 - 08/31/14)
13-15U League (DOB from 09/01/09 - 08/31/12)
16-18U League (DOB from 09/01/06-08/31/09)
**Playing age for the Spring 2026 season is as of 09/01/25**.
PLEASE NOTE: Players that make a High School team are not eligible to participate in both AYS Rec. Softball and a school team. AYS does encourage players to register for Rec. Softball so they claim their spot. In the event the athlete makes a school team, a refund will be issued if AYS is notified immediately after team selection has taken place. Please visit our homepage and click on "About Us" and then "Forms & Policies" to view our Refund Policy.
AYS SPRING REC SOFTBALL SEASON
Teams will have practices twice weekly for the first two weeks and then once weekly once games begin. Practice days and times will be determined once players are rostered to teams, but practices are generally scheduled on weeknights from either 5:30pm-7:00pm or 7:00pm - 8:30pm. We try to schedule the younger leagues in the earlier time slots when possible.
Age divisions 8U-18U will play two 70-minute games per week (weather permitting). 10U, 12U, and 13-18U games are played Monday through Thursday evenings. 8U games are “double headers” played on Saturday mornings and early afternoons (scheduled back-to-back whenever possible). 6U will play one 60-minute game each week, with occasional weeks including a second game. 6U games are played on Saturday mornings and early afternoons.
All practices are held at our fields located at 866 S. CR 625 E. in Avon; however, game locations can alternate with our community partners.
COST
Early Bird Pricing - Register 01/05/26 - 02/01/26
6U - $110.00*
8U - $159.00*
10U - $159.00*
12U - $159.00*
13-15U - $159.00*
16-18U - $159.00*
*Early Bird Discount will auto apply at check-out during the dates listed above*
Regular Pricing - Register 02/02/26 - 03/01/26
6U - $139.00
8U - $199.00
10U - $199.00
12U - $199.00
13-15U - $199.00
16-18U - $199.00
REGISTRATION
Registration for Spring Rec Softball opens Jan. 5, 2026, and will close on March 1, 2026 at midnight.
PRACTICES AND GAMES
Practices will begin in early April. Games will start in mid to late April. The season will conclude in early June.
Practice Location: AYS Fields | 866 S. CR 625 E. Avon.
EVALUATIONS
3/8/26 - D-Bat Avon (7508 Beechwood Centre Road, Suite 700, Avon, IN, 46123)
Evaluations are an important part of the team rostering process! Evaluation scores are used to help ensure that fair and equal teams are formed in the coach’s draft process. On evaluation day, a group of coaches will bring your player through a series of hitting, pitching, catching, and throwing exercises. Your player will be assigned a confidential score in each category, and those scores will be used during the drafts to help ensure a variety of talent is placed on each team.
Teams will be rostered, at which time parents will be able to see their player's team in the Game Changer app. on your smartphone.
HEAD COACHES & ASSISTANT COACHES NEEDED
AYS is always in need of Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches. If you would like to coach, please be sure to also register as a volunteer when registering your child in your AYS account. Background Check required.
GEAR REQUIRED
6U Division
8U Division
10U Division
12U Division
13-18U Division