Ashland LadyJay Softball
The softball program is for girls 7 years old to 18 years old. Currently girls are placed on teams based on their birthdate using the girls age on September 1st of each year. The age specifications are determined by the USA Softball and USSSA governing rules. The age divisions include:
8U - girls 7 or 8 years old. This is a coach-pitch programs to teach the girls the fundamentals of softball. These teams currently participate in a league with teams from Ashland, Gretna and Springfield with games typically played on Saturdays.
10U - girls 9 or 10 years old.
12U - girls 11 and 12 years old
14U - girls 13 and 14 years old
16U/18U - High School players.
The softball program participates in various leagues and tournaments sanctioned by USA Softball and USSSA. Most of the teams will participate in the Southeast Nebraska Softball League with games once a week and a season ending tournament. Some teams may also participate in weekend tournaments, District tournaments and State tournaments depending on playing ability and season records.
USA Softball - USA Softball Of Nebraska (nebraskasoftball.org)
USSSA Softball - USSSA | Fastpitch Home