EBSA Softball
For girls in grades first through eight, a rapidly growing sports option is fast-pitch softball. All teams play about 12
games during the season and then participate in a playoff tournament. All games are played at 6 pm on weekdays. The
season runs from May 11 to June 28. About half the games are played at James Park or Evanston Township High School,
with away games played against teams from Skokie, Niles and Morton Grove.
For experienced players who would like to compete at an advanced level, the
Evanston Baseball and Softball Association sponsors fastpitch softball travel
teams at the 10U, 12U and 14U levels. Our intention in forming traveling teams is to develop squads
that play as competitive a game of fastpitch softball as possible. Tournament
teams typically play five or more games over a weekend within driving distance
from home. For more information, click here.
EBSA Regular Season Leagues:
| Junior Ponytail Division for 1st/2nd Graders | | Rules |
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Junior Ponytail Division for 1st/2nd Graders
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In this league, emphasis will be give to teaching fundamentals specific to softball. Players are matched with classmates, friends, and others from the neighborhood. The games will progress from hitting off tees to coach pitching.
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| Pigtail Division for 3rd & 4th Graders | | Rules |
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More 3/4 League Information
- Basic skills are emphasiz ed and pitching is introduced. Girls use an 11" softball
and pitch from 35 feet, with roster batting. A no-walk rule speeds up the game
as coaches step in to pitch as needed. There are two games per week on Tuesday
and Thursday with practices scheduled by coaches. Girls may sign up with a friend.
Teams are kept together for two years.
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| Ponytail Division for 5th & 6th Graders | | Rules |
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More 5/6 League Information
- Players in this division typically have some softball experience but a few start
at this age. Skills grow as girls learn to steal bases and pitch consistently. A 12"
softball is used and pitching is from 40 feet, with roster batting. Games are on
Monday and Wednesday, with practices scheduled by coaches. Teams are formed
with the objective of evenness and balance. We try to keep teams together for
two years.
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| Junior Division for 7th & 8th Graders | | Rules |
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More 7/8 League Information
- Players learn finer points of the game including sliding, dropped third strike,
and the infield fly rule as parts of the game. Girls have usually started to specializ e
in a position or two, with roster batting. Teams are formed with the objective of
evenness and balance. Games are also played against Morton Grove, Skokie, and
Niles. There will be two games per week, most likely on Monday and Wednesday,
and occasionally on Sunday.
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