What determines the age groupings?

SVBSA follows the GPGSL guidelines for softball age groups. These state that a player's age on December 31st determines which division that player will be eligible to play in the following year. The association allows players to request to play in an older division during registration (there is a checkbox). Requests to play in a higher age group will now be subject to a mandatory evaluation process. The only exception to this process will be players who have already moved up prior to this change and do not meet the new age guidelines, they will be “grandfathered” in only at their current division, and after that, they will no longer be considered “grandfathered” in.

What equipment is required for Softball?

• fielder's mask - all players 12U and under must wear in all positions. 15U and 18U must wear in the infield
• shirt with heart guard - all players 12U and under.  Pitchers at 15U and 18U
•  glove
•  bat
• batting helmet with cage - all 6U, 8U, and 10U, 12U, and 15U Fastpitch
• helmet without cage - 10U, 12U, 15U, and 18U Slowpitch 
• - plastic for 6U, 8U, 10U, and 12U.  Plastic or metal can be worn at 15U and 18U
• black softball pants
• mouth guard (optional)
• batting gloves (optional)
  

What is needed for uniforms for Softball?

6U and 8U softball

• One shirt
• One pair of socks
• Sizes based on what is chosen from registration page questions during sign-ups

10U, 12U, and 15U Fastpitch

• Two jerseys
• One pair of socks
• Sizes based on what is chosen from registration page questions during sign-ups

10U, 12U, 15U, and 18U Slowpitch

• One  jersey
• One pair of socks
• Sizes based on what is chosen from registration page questions during sign-ups

What days do the Softball league play/practice?

  Practices and games can be any day of the week or weekend depending on field,  SVBSA manager, and opposing teams availability

6u

•  Practices start the beginning of April for Spring
• Practices start around the 3rd week of August for Fall
• Games start the last week of April through the end of June for Spring
• Games start after Labor Day weekend through the end of October for Fall
• Usually play once during the week and once on the weekend
• No playoff games
• Will play other SVBSA teams and other associations like SV North and March
  

8U

• Practices start around the 3rd week of March for Spring
• Practices start around the 3rd week of August for Fall
• Games start around the 3rd week of April through the end of June for Spring
• Games start after Labor Day weekend through the end of October for Fall
• Usually play once during the week and once on the weekend
• No playoff games
• Will play other SVBSA teams and other associations like SV North and Mars

10U, 12U, 15U, 18U Slowpitch

• Practices start around the 3rd week of March for Spring
• Practices start around the 3rd week of August for Fall (10U and 12U)
• Games start around the 3rd week of April through the end of June for Spring
• Games start after Labor Day weekend through the end of October for Fall (10U and 12U)
• Usually play twice a week once during the week and once on the weekend
• There are playoff games in the Spring
• Will play other SVBSA teams and other associations through the GPGSL (Greater Pittsburgh Girls Softball League)

WPISL (Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Softball League) Slowpitch for Junior High, Junior Varsity, and Varsity.  This is a Seneca Valley High School Club Sport sponsored by SVBSA.

• Practices start at the beginning of August for Fall
• Tryouts are in the middle of August for Fall
• Games start Labor Day weekend through the end of October for Fall
• One Double Headers is played on the weekend
• There are playoff games for Varsity
• Will play other associations through the WPISL
• www.svslowpitch.com for more information

10U, 12U Fastpitch

• Practices start around the 3rd week of March for Spring
• Practices start around the 3rd week of August for Fall
• Games start around the 3rd week of April through the end of June for Spring
• Games start after Labor Day weekend through the end of October for Fall
• Usually play twice a week during the week and occasionally on the weekend
• There are playoff games in the Spring
• Will play other SVBSA teams and other associations through the GPGSL (Greater Pittsburgh Girls Softball League)

15U Fastpitch

• Practices start around the beginning of April for Spring
• Practices start around the 3rd week of August for Fall
• Games start after SV Junior High and Junior Varsity seasons are over around mid-May through the beginning of July for Spring
• Games start after Labor Day weekend through the end of October for Fall
• Usually play twice a week during the week
• There are playoff games in the Spring
• Will play other SVBSA teams and other associations through the GPGSL (Greater Pittsburgh Girls Softball League)
• Should have previous fastpitch experience, not recommended for first time players
  
  

Where do different softball age groups play?

• 6U and 8U: Graham Park:  Possible travel to neighboring communities for away games. 
• All other Slow Pitch and Fast Pitch: Part of Greater Pittsburgh Girls Softball League (GPGSL). Home games at Cranberry Park or Graham Park, rest at the opposing team's field.