• Ponies – Ages 5-7 Born on or after May 1, 2018 and no later than April 30, 2021
• The pony level is tee-ball, and is to serve as an introduction to baseball. It is generally for 1^st year players

• Minors – Ages 6-8 Born on or after May 1, 2017 and no later than April 30, 2019
• The minors are generally for 1^st or 2^nd year players, and is coach pitch baseball. Players who have played a combined total of 2 years at the pony and/or minor level, with at least one year at the minor level, are encouraged to register for our Majors program.

• Majors – Ages 7-10 Born on or after May 1, 2015 and no later than April 30, 2018
• The majors are for all players with birthdates between May 1, 2015 and April 30, 2018. Players born during the time frame in the previous sentence with a strong interest in baseball are encouraged to register for the travel baseball program. Players born from May 1, 2015 through April 30, 2018 who show a strong interest in baseball and have played at least one season in our Majors intramural program are encouraged to consider participating in the travel program.
• Players born after May 1, 2015 and before May 1, 2016 should strongly consider registering for travel baseball as this will be their last year of eligibility at the 10u level. If your child plays their last year of 10u eligibility at the intramural level they will be required to jump directly to the 12u travel baseball level if they desire to continue playing baseball in the future. 

Fall Softball Program Description

• MAKE SURE TO REGISTER FOR THE APPROPRIATE AGE GROUP ACCORDING TO WHAT YOU PREFER TO PLAY IN THE SPRING 2026 SEASON.

• MAKE SURE TO REGISTER FOR THE APPROPRIATE AGE GROUP ACCORDING TO WHAT YOU PREFER TO PLAY IN THE SPRING 2026 SEASON.
• 8U Level: Weekly practices with games on Saturdays or Sundays against other 8U HYA teams. Goal is to form at least 2 teams.
• Jersey (RED IN COLOR): Provided with random numbers. Please provide shirt size.
• Pants/socks/belt: NOT provided in the FALL
• Team Placement: Based on available coaches, request of a certain coach (not guaranteed), and number of registrations.
• Discount: $25 discount for additional Family participants.

• The fall softball season is managed by the Susquehanna Valley Umpires Association.
• Practices are held twice a week.
• There are no Playoffs
• Games are double-header 90-minute matches on Saturday mornings or Sunday afternoons, depending on field availability and League provided schedule
• Games are played against other associations in Lancaster and Lebanon Counties.
• Fall season is made to be less competitive and more of a learning experience than the Spring season.

Age Determination Date Change

1. New Age Determination Date: Players' ages will now be determined based on their age as of August 31st instead of January 1st.

• USA Age calculator: https://tournamentusasoftball.com/agecalculatorv5.html