Ashland Youth Baseball and Softball

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AYB & Softball Programs

AYB & Softball offers programs in the spring (end of April until mid-June) and the summer for Ashland residents enrolled in grades 1 through 8. The primary objective of each of the programs is to offer a fun and instructional opportunity for children to learn the fundamentals of softball.

 

Spring Programs

Grades 1& 2 (AA) – This program offers an introduction to the sport with focus on fundamentals of throwing & hitting. All players hit and play on the field each inning. Score is not kept. Changes for 2008 include smaller rosters.

 

Grades 3 & 4 (AAA) – This program is an extension of the program for younger children with continued focus on fundamentals of throwing & hitting plus fielding. Players will use an 11 inch “flexi-ball”. Coaches pitch most or all of the game. A change for 2008 is that this division will no longer travel.

 

Grades 5 & 6 (Majors) – This program is an introduction to competitive softball where players pitch the entire game. Focus is on fundamentals of throwing, hitting, fielding and development of pitching skills. Players will use an 11 inch softball. Ashland teams play other towns in MetroWest as scheduled by the Tri-Valley league.

 

Grades 7 & 8 (Majors) – This program is the final level of recreational softball offered. Focus is on further development of fundamental skills. Players will use a 12 inch softball. Ashland teams play other towns in MetroWest as scheduled by the Tri-Valley league.

 

Summer Programs

Programs in the summer open to all Ashland residents. AYBS offers a variety of age appropriate programs. Recreational inter-town opportunities are offered in conjunction with the Twin Valley league. AYBS also offers a sandlot program.

 

The Sandlot program will offer some instruction but will be focused on allowing players the chance to play in games for recreational purposes.

 

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WHAT PLAYERS NEED

  1. Softball Glove (Put names on it!)
  2. Water/Drinks for each game (concession stand will be open)
  3. Bats & Helmets will be supplied by the program
  4. Optional Personal Equipment

Must have players name on it and will be subject to inspection by league officials

    1. Softball Rubber Cleats (Recommended)
    2. Batting Glove(s)
    3. Bats - Must have ASA Certified label
    4. Batting Helmet  –  must have chin strap and cage securely attached
  1. Softball shirt & visor will be supplied (put names in the visors!)

RULES/LOGISTICS

  1. ELIGIBILITY: Players must be in Grades 1 or higher as of Fall 2008 & must have registered with AYBS prior to arriving at the field. Teams will be created based on turn out on game night.
  2. GAMES will be player each TUESDAY and THURSDAY Night at 6PM
  3. NO Practices
  4. If Rain on game nights, Summer Softball Coordinator will notify via EMAIL (no phone calls please!)
  5. No Umpires. Calls will be handled by game coaches
  6. Softball Used (11 inch Flexi “Soft” balls)
  7. Everyone plays the field & everyone bats
  8. Games are typically 5 innings and last no longer than 2 hours
  9. All players on deck, at bat, in coaching boxes or on base MUST wear helmets AND Chin Straps
  10. Pitching will be done by the coaches.
    1. Players may pitch the 5th inning later in the summer
    2. Game coaches will manage pitchers to keep games timely
  11. NO walks, NO stealing, NO leading, NO bunting, NO infield fly-rule
  12. NO Called 3rd Strike; Batters will either strike out swinging or get a hit
  13. Tagging up is allowed (fair and foul territory)
  14. Sliding is encouraged. Runners will be called out for intentionally colliding with fielders. Runners will be called safe if fielders do not yield the base when they do not have the ball.
  15. Advancing ONLY 1 base allowed for error/overthrow
  16. We are working on scheduling a SOFTBALL Clinic at Frozen Ropes
    1. Details will follow. This will be an Optional Clinic at a cost.

PARENTS/PLAYERS RESPONSIBILITY

  1. This Summer League requires NO commitment
    1. Players will be assigned fielding positions at game time
    2. Players will rotate fielding positions throughout the game
  2. “Game” Coaches are assigned via volunteers that evening
    1. Coaches will pitch, set-up the batting lineup & umpire
  3. If parents want to help ON-FIELD, please fill our CORI form found on the AYBS web site
  4. Concession Stand will be open and volunteers are needed to manage each night

Last Updated: 06/08/2008 10:45 AM

 

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