Sandy Springs Youth Sports

Welcome to Softball

Our Spring season is for players of every skill level and introduces various levels of competition while providing amazing experiences for players of all abilities.

Our Fall Season is a developmental season which is all about learning and having fun. Girls play in the league in which they will be in the spring of the next year (aging up occurs in the fall). The season is designed to focus on skill development with early season clinics, practices on Wednesdays and games on Sundays from late August through late October. It is the perfect season to work on new skills or to find out of softball is the sport for you! This season is great for players of all abilities to improve their skills.

AGE GROUPS
Rookie League (6U): Birth dates between: 9/1/2018 - 8/31/2021
The Rookie League for our 6u players is an instructional 4-6 year old league that introduces proper techniques for fielding, throwing, catching and hitting a softball, all while having a lot of fun. The Rookie League is coach pitch with a tee if needed.

Minor League (8U): Birth dates between: 9/1/2016 - 8/31/2018
The Minor League for our 8u players is an instructional and developmental 7-8 year old league that follows ASA rules with local modification for recreational play. The Minor League introduces and reinforces softball fundamentals of fielding, throwing, catching, hitting and base running. The Minor League is coach pitch.

Major League (10U): Birth dates between: 9/1/2014 - 8/31/2016
The Major League for our 10u players provides an instructional and developmental 9-10 year old league that follows ASA rules with local modification for recreational play. The Major League introduces and reinforces more advanced rules such as pitching, stealing and defensive control of the ball. The Major League is kid pitch with coach rescue.

Junior League (12U): Birth dates between: 9/1/2012 - 8/31/2014
The Junior League for our 12u players provides an instructional, developmental and more competitive 11-12 year old league that follows ASA rules with local modification for recreational play. The Junior League is kid pitch only.

2026 Spring Key Dates! (Tentative)

Coaches Clinic - Saturday, January 24
10:00 - 11:30 (Field 3)

Spring Training Clinics - Saturday, January 24th
Minors (8U) - 12:00 - 1:30 (Field 3)
Majors (10U) - 1:45 - 3:15 (Field 3)
Juniors (12U) - 3:30 - 5:00 (Field 3)

Juniors (12U) Evaluations
Sunday January 25-Juniors (12U) - 2:00-4:00 - Field 3
Wednesday January 28-Juniors (12U) - 6:00-7:30 - Field 3
Thursday January 29-Juniors (12U) - Pitchers/Catchers ONLY - 5:30-7:00 - Field 3
Saturday January 31 - RAIN DATE - Time TBD

Majors (10U) Evaluations
Sunday January 25 - Majors (10U) - 4:00-6:00 - Field 3
Tuesday January 27 - Majors (10U) - 7:00-8:30 - Field 3
Thursday January 30-Majors (10U) - Pitchers/Catchers ONLY - 7:00-8:30- Field 3
Saturday January 31 - RAIN DATE-Time TBD

Minors (8U) Evaluations
Sunday January 25 - Minors (8U) - 12:00-2:00 - Field 3
Tuesday January 27 - Minors (8U) - 5:30-7:00 - Field 3
Saturday January 31 - RAIN DATE - Time TBD

Sunday, February 1 - League Drafts - Times TBD

Monday, February 2 - Team Announcements

Wednesday, February 4 - Rec Practices Begin

Saturday, February 7 - Rookie (6U) Clinic - Time/Field TBD

Tuesday, March 3- Regular Season Games Begin (tentative)

Saturday, March 14- Opening Ceremonies/Parade

VOLUNTEERING

It takes a village to make SSYS Softball great! Our program is mostly run with parent/family and community volunteers. We are always in need of coaches but are also in need of several positions on the Softball committee. Please email [email protected] if you are interested in volunteering as a coach or Softball committee member.

SCHOLARSHIPS

SSYS softball does not want any child to be excluded based on financial hardship/cost. Financial aid scholarships are available for qualifying families. Mildly used equipment may also be available based on need. If you are in need of a scholarship please complete this form.

If you are interested in sponsoring a child or donating to the scholarship fund please include this donation with your registration and designate as “SSYS scholarship fund” or contact [email protected].