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DEFIANCE
SOFTBALL
2023 SUMMER SOFTBALL
Defiance Softball has provided the City of Defiance with fastpitch softball for over 50 years.
Every summer, we offer opportunities for girls softball in 16u, 12u, 10u, and 8u (coach pitch).
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
AGE GROUP DIVISIONS
16u
12u
10u
8u (Coach Pitch)
**Age as of December 31, 2022.**
**Players may play up a grade/division, but not down.**
**No player may move up early to 16u.**
PLAYER EVALUATIONS
WHO needs to attend?
Any player new to our program or any player moving to a new age group for the 2023 season.
**8u players do NOT need to attend. All 8u players are placed on a team.**
SESSION 1: Tuesday, March 21 **NEW DATE**
5:30-7:00pm
Location: Diehl Park
SESSION 2: Saturday, March 18
3:00-4:30pm
Location: Niese Center at DHS
*Check in opens 30 minutes prior to session start.*
Players need to only attend one of the sessions.
Players should be prepared with shoes/cleats, glove, bat, and helmet.
Some equipment will be available if needed.
All players who register to play with Defiance Softball will be on a team. Any returning player will be placed on the same team they were in last season, unless the player is moving up to a new age group.
DATES/SEASON INFORMATION
Registration Deadline: March 12
Evaluation Sessions: March 15 & 18
Team Selection Night: March 19
Parent Contact Period: March 20-27
Practices Begin: March 27
Regular Season: May 8 - June 22
Tournament: June 26 - 29
Games will be primarily played Monday-Thursdays.
COST
16u & 12u: $80
10u: $70
8u: $60
Fee includes uniform shirt & socks.
LOCATIONS
Our summer league games will be primarily played at Diehl Park in Defiance, and at Defiance High School. Each team will also travel to one of our affiliate program field locations for a few games.
QUESTIONS?
Contact: Josh Busch via email dsabusch@gmail.com
