8U - Participation in this age group is open to all girls who will be 6, 7, or 8 years old before 1/1/2020. Softball at this age group is purely instructional, introducing the girls to the basic concepts of fielding, throwing, and hitting a softball. The only ball used for this age group is an 11" "softie" softball. Girls are only required to supply their own softball glove (and a willingness to have fun). Other age appropriate equipment such as balls, bats, batting tees, etc. will be supplied by HYA. Team shirts, shorts and socks are provided.

Practices and games are held twice per week.  Practice days and games will be determined once the league schedule is issued in April.  In the past, games have been on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings against other associations within Lancaster County.  New for 2020, the league is establishing rules for 8U games.  Also, an end of year tournament, in early June, is being discussed.

Please contact Craig Gingrich with any questions about this program.