CV Softball Age Bracket Eligibility Chart
2025 Spring Season

Participants must meet both the birth date and grade requirements for the age division they plan to participate in.

Tee Ball/6u & 8U Division is Governed by Little League Softball.

10U-14U Divisions Governed by USA Softball.

CV Softball Age Bracket Eligibility & Guidelines

6u Tee Ball

Tee Ball is the entry level division for players, ages 4-6 (age as of December 31). The experience is grounded in fun, fitness, and fundamentals while also being a key to growing a child’s love for the game. Tee Ball players use bats and balls (“softie” softballs) designated specifically for use in this division.

The roster size for a Tee Ball team averages 7-10 players.

Activities (practices and/or games) will be scheduled 2x's per week and will alternate days each week (week 1 will be on Monday and Thursday, week 2 will be Tuesday and Friday). Practice will begin on or around April 1. The season will be completed by the last week of the school year. All activities will take place at one of CV Softball’s fields.

Parents are strongly encouraged to become involved in this entry level of Little League. After completing a Little League volunteer application and completing CV Softball’s background check requirements, parents may become involved in practices, and be eligible as coaches, managers, or other volunteer positions within the league. The Little League Tee Ball program provides volunteer coaches with everything they need to create an environment where players will learn the skills of the game, while having fun and staying active. Parents and legal guardians of Tee Ball players are crucial to the extension of the program, and their satisfaction is equally important to its success. The outreach and inclusion of this division sets the foundation for continued participation in CV Softball’s other divisions. The use of a robust 10-week Tee Ball program benefits the players and volunteer coaches, who typically are younger parents with little experience as coaches/managers.

Cost is $80 per player.

8u Instructional Division

The Instructional Division is for players with birthdates between January 2016 and December 2017 in grades 1-3. A player who is league-age 6 for the current season and has played a year in Tee Ball is eligible to participate in the 8u Instructional Division.

The 8u Instructional Division will largely be considered “coach-pitch” with some opportunities for player pitch.  The catcher position will be introduced in this Division. Participants will have the opportunity to play all positions during games throughout the season. Practices will focus on fundamentals of the game such as hitting, fielding, and base running, as well as proper throwing and catching mechanics. Practices will also begin to concentrate on basic situational defense (such as the concepts of force-outs, when to throw to a base vs. run to a base for an out, etc.).

Rosters may be composed of between 9 and 12 players.

Teams will be formed to play games among other CV Softball teams. Activities (practices and/or games) will be scheduled 2x's per week and will alternate days each week (week 1 will be on Tuesday and Friday, week 2 will be Monday and Thursday). Practice will begin on or around April 1. The season will be completed by the last week of the school year. All activities will take place at one of CV Softball’s fields.

Parents are strongly encouraged to become involved in this level. After completing CV Softball’s background check requirements, parents may become involved in practices, and be eligible as coaches, managers, or other volunteer positions within the league.

Cost is $120 per player.

10u Competitive Fastpitch – Minor Division

The 10u Competitive Fastpitch – Minor Division is for players with birthdates between September 2013 and December 2015 in grades 3-5.

The Division will be considered “hybrid-pitch”, meaning a player will have the opportunity to pitch until league requirements are met (currently 4 balls thrown to a batter), and then it will become coach-pitch (currently for the remainder of the at-bat, then will revert to player-pitch). Girls will begin to be played more frequently at positions where they fit best, but the ability to play different positions (including pitcher) as the opportunity arises throughout the season will remain. Practices will continue to focus on fundamentals of the game such as hitting, fielding, and base running (including stealing and sliding), as well as proper throwing and catching mechanics, however, practices will also begin to focus more heavily on advanced situational defense and offense. Emphasis during games is both player improvement as well as winning.

Rosters may be composed of between 11 and 14 players.

Teams will be formed to play competitively in the West Shore Minors Fast Pitch League.  Practices will begin on or around April 1st and games will begin in mid-April. Activities (practices and/or games) will typically be scheduled 2-3 times per week. Games will not occur on set days. Games will generally be scheduled so that there is 1 home game and 1 away game each week. Away games will require limited travel in the immediate area (reference participating West Shore Minors organizations below).

A weekend tournament opportunity is available for players in the 10u Competitive Fastpitch – Minor Division.

Parents are strongly encouraged to become involved in this level. After completing CV Softball’s background check requirements, parents may become involved in practices, and be eligible as coaches, managers, umpires, local league board members and other volunteer positions within the league.

Cost is $140 per player.

12u Competitive Fastpitch - Major Division

The 12u Competitive Fastpitch – Major Division is for players with birthdates between September 2011 and August 2013 in grades 5-7.

The Division will be full player-pitch and subject to USA Softball pitching rules.  Girls will be played more frequently at positions where they fit best from a skill development standpoint. Practices will continue to focus on fundamentals of the game such as hitting, bunting, fielding, and base running (including stealing and sliding), as well as proper throwing and catching mechanics, but will also focus on more advanced situational defense and offense. Emphasis during games is both player improvement as well as winning.

Rosters may be composed of between 12 and 15 players.

Teams will be formed to play competitively in the West Shore Minors Fast Pitch League.  Practices will begin on or around April 1st and games will begin in mid-April. Activities (practices and/or games) will typically be scheduled 2-3 times per week. Games will not occur on set days. Games will generally be scheduled so that there is 1 home game and 1 away game each week. Away games will require limited travel in the immediate area (reference participating West Shore Minors organizations below).

A weekend tournament opportunity is available for players in the 12u Competitive Fastpitch – Major Division.

Parents are strongly encouraged to become involved in this level. After completing CV Softball’s background check requirements, parents may become involved in practices, and be eligible as coaches, managers, umpires, local league board members and other volunteer positions within the league.

Cost is $140 per player.

14u - Middle School Division

The 14u - Middle School Division is for players with birthdates between September 2009 and August 2011 in grades 7-9.

The Division will be full player-pitch and subject to USA Softball pitching rules. Girls will be played more frequently at positions where they fit best from a skill development standpoint. Practices will continue to focus on fundamentals of the game such as hitting, bunting, fielding, and base running (including stealing and sliding), as well as proper throwing and catching mechanics, but will also focus on more advanced situational defense and offense. Emphasis during games is both player improvement as well as winning.

Rosters may be composed of between 12 and 15 players.

Teams will be formed to play competitively in the West Shore Minors Fast Pitch League.  Practices will begin on or around April 1st and games will begin in mid-April. Activities (practices and/or games) will typically be scheduled 2-3 times per week. Games will not occur on set days. Games will generally be scheduled so that there is 1 home game and 1 away game each week. Away games will require limited travel in the immediate area (reference participating West Shore Minors organizations below).

A weekend tournament opportunity is available for players in the 14u Middle School Division.

Parents are strongly encouraged to become involved in this level. After completing CV Softball’s background check requirements, parents may become involved in practices, and be eligible as coaches, managers, umpires, local league board members and other volunteer positions within the league.

Cost is $140 per player.

If you have additional questions about Spring Softball, please contact Keith Salador, VP of Recreation Softball at [email protected].

If you have questions regarding registration, please contact our Registrar, Lori Machemer, at [email protected].

West Shore Minors - Member Organizations

Big Springs
Camp Hill
Carlisle
Cedar Cliff
Cumberland Valley
Dillsburg
East Pennsboro
Upper Allen/Mechanicsburg
Red Land
South Middleton