8U - Participation in this age group is open to all girls who will be 6, 7, or 8 years old before 1/1/19. 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.  During practices, the girls will be introduced to coach pitching with batting tees still being used for hitting fundamentals. Games will be coach pitch with the use of batting tees after player misses four pitches. Depending upon the number of girls registered to play in this age group, games may be played against other non-Hempfield teams.  

Please contact Craig Gingrich with any questions about this program.