Girls Junior Fastpitch Softball League Division

The Home Run Card

The League continues its Field Improvement Fund to support the continuing refurbishment of fields and building of new fields. The Home Run Card will be a major fund-raiser for this Fund.  Each player will purchase two $5.00 Cards along with the $45 registration fee. The player may sell these valuable discount cards and keep the proceeds of the sale. This provides each player the opportunity to participate in the development of facilities which all will enjoy.

Girls Junior League Program: How it works

The Girls Junior Softball League is designed  for 13 and 14 year old players all of whom will play in this League. Assignment to teams is based on tryouts and a selection process.. The number of teams and total number of positions available is dependant on the registration level. Refunds will be given to any player not selected, if that is the case. The League will include all players who enroll at the two original registrations

Playing Fields

A 14-16 game schedule is planned for the season. Home games will be played on weekdays and weekends at Addison Field. Away games are played in neighboring towns.

Important Girls Junior League Playing Rules

In an effort to provide a beneficial softball experience to all Girls Junior League players, the following minimum playing rules are in effect. Players, parents and coaches are urged to take note of the following playing rules.:

1. No player shall play one inning more than any other player in a game. Please advise your coach if you are going to miss a game as this rule requires pre-game planning

2. All players are placed in the batting order, The batting order is rotated one postion every game

3. No player shall sit on the bench for consecutive innings.

4. Every player shall play at least two defensive inning(6 outs) at an infield position. The Pitcher and Catcher positions shall be considered infield positions.

5. Adult coaches are not allowed on the field during the course of the games

Girls Junior League Age Defined

A Softball League player's age is defined by that player's age on December 31, 2007

Girls Junior League Tryout Information

All 13 and 14 year olds MUST attend the two  scheduled tryout. Failure to do so may jeopardize placement on a team.

 Tryout Dates and Times:

Day                 Date                    Time                         Place

Sat.            Mar 15                    2:45                   GHS Gym

                     Tue            Mar 11                    5:30            Smith Main Gym                                                                                              

Equipment and Uniforms

All Equipment and uniforms except for personal gloves are supplied by the League. Players and coaches are required to return the uniforms immediately upon completion of the season as directed by the Junior League Commissioner.

Special Note to Players and Parents

Sportsmanship is the essence of the program, both on the field and in the stands. Positive cheering is encouraged, negative cheering is out of place. Adults can provide positive examples by demonstrating respect for Umpires under all conditions. Your comments and suggestions are welcomed.

Questions and Further Information

Please call Don Longtin 643-9165 or Bill Longo, 985-4423 Visit our web site at www.glastonburylittleleague.org Have a  FANTASTIC season!!!