Tanque Verde Girls Softball: Spring Season Divisions
6U - This division is open to girls born in 2000, 2001 and 1/1/2002 to 6/30/2002. It is a non-competitive division (no umpires, scores, or standings). Teams will be 6 - 8 players and parents are encouraged to recruit to create their own teams so players have friends on the team. Coaches will pitch to their own players and players will also hit off a tee. A 10" Reduced Injury Factor (RIF) ball is used at this division.
8U
8U is open to girls born in 1998 and 1999. This is the first age division where girls will pitch to each other (although coaches will also pitch). Pitching distance is 32 feet and a 11" RIF (reduced-injury-factor) ball is used. No stealing is allowed.
10U
10U - Open to girls born in 1996 and 1997. This division uses an 11" ball and pitching distance is 34 feet. Stealing is allowed, One base at a time (except for home plate).
12U
12U - Open to girls born in 1994 and 1995. At this level girls are subject to all the rules in fast-pitch softball - dropped 3rd strike, open stealing, infield fly. Pitching distance is 37 feet and a 12" ball is used. To expose players to different levels of competition, there will be some traveling within Tucson for inter-league games.
14U
14U This division is open to girls born in 1992 and 1993. At this level girls are subject to all the rules in fast-pitch softball - dropped 3rd strike, open stealing, infield fly. Pitching distance is 40 feet and a 12" ball is used. To expose players to different levels of competition, travel within Tucson /Oro Valley for inter-league games is to be expected.