Girls Fast Pitch Softball
Ages 6-12
The Champaign Park District has joined the Greater Champaign County Girls Softball League. The league is an instructional girls fastpitch softball program that is designed to enhance players’ skills while enjoying recreational play.
Teams will play home and away games against other teams in the area such as Mahomet, Urbana, St. Joseph, and Fisher.
- Deadline to Register: March 10
- Coaches Meeting: TBD
- Coaches Contact: Week of April 1
- Practices Begin: Week of April 8
- Games Begin: Week of April 22
Min/Max: 12/24
Program Fees (R/NR) includes a team shirt:
U8: $85/$127.50
U10: $115/$165
U12: $150/$200
Practice/Games: Practices start the week of April 10. Participants will practice or play 3-4 days a week, Monday-Friday. Schedules will vary depending on the game schedule.
Practices are held at neighborhood fields including: Dodds 3-Plex, 4-Plex, Johnston, Dexter, Centennial, and Zahnd Park. Game dates and locations TBD. Games are scheduled depending on field availability. Home Games are held at Dodds Softball Complex. Some short travel required (i.e Mahomet, St Joseph, Tolono etc.)
Tournaments: U8 end of season Jamboree will take place after the last scheduled game of the season, date TBD. U10/12 end of season tournament will take place M-F the week follow the last scheduled game of the season, dates TBD.
Questions: justice.miller@champaignparks.org or 217-819-3984
Ages | League Description |
---|---|
8 & Under* | Coach-pitch/11″ ball; pitching distance 35′ |
10 & Under* | 11 ball”; pitching distance 35’** |
12 & Under* | 12″ ball; pitching distance 40′ |
*Age as of January 1, 2024. Players may “play up” and register
for an older league, with CPD approval.
**Both player and coach pitch
In case of inclement weather, call the the Rainout Line at 217-805-4100 or check our website.
Girls Fast Pitch Softball – 14U
Ages 13-16 (as of January 1, 2024)
- Registration Begins – February 5
- Practices Begin – Week of April 8
- Coaches Meeting – TBD
- Coaches Contact – Week of April 29
- Practices Begin – Week of May 8
- Games Begin – Week of May 20
League Description: 12” ball; pitching distance 43’
Fee (R/NR): $150/$200, includes a team shirt
Min/Max: 12/24
Deadline: 4/23
The league is an instructional girls fast pitch softball program that is designed to enhance players’ skills while enjoying recreational play. Teams will play home and away games against other teams in the area such as Mahomet, Urbana, St. Joseph, and Fisher. End of season tournament will be scheduled after the last game of the season; locations and dates TBD. In case of inclement weather, call the Rainout Line at 217-805-4100 or check our website.
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