The primary emphasis of Babe Ruth Softball is on the local league season: education, skill development, participation for players at all levels of athletic ability, and to ensure the participants have FUN.

The 8U Softball division is designed for girls ages six through eight. League age is determined by how old the player will be on December 31, 2009.  Among teammates of their own age and experience level, players begin building and refining their fundamental softball skills while they begin to understand game strategy.  8U softball is played under  the official Babe Ruth Softball rules, but implements some special rules as necessary for the development and welfare of this young age group.  The game is played on a 60-foot diamond with a pitching distance of 35 feet. A pitching machine will be used or coaches will pitch and special base running rules are in effect.

 

PROSPECTIVE MANAGERS AND COACHES

There are new Babe Ruth League certification requirements for prospective managers and coaches.  Please complete the manager/coach application on the registration link and visit www.ripkencoaching.org to learn more about the coaching education requirements.

QUESTIONS / COMMENTS

Please contact:

Raphael Corrado, Softball commissioner