10U Softball Information

Ages: 9 & 10 years                             Those born in the years 2009 & 2010

Seasons Offered: Spring and Fall Season 

10U Overview:
This is by far the biggest transition for the players as they progress from intramural play to county-level play. An 11 inch regulation softball is used. Crofton has enjoyed continued success in this age bracket, supported particularly with kid fastpitch in 8U and participation in Fall Ball. 10U play is entirely kid fastpitch with real umpires. From walks to base stealing to running on overthrows, the game is much faster and realistic. Pitchers and catchers have tremendous importance, with Fall Ball and winter clinics provide the extra instruction and time required to develop these positions. Win / loss records are maintained and teams play a 12-14 game regular season culminating in a two week season ending elimination tournament. There is a wide-variety of skill levels at this age on every team, yet each girl improves dramatically throughout the season and learns to be part of a team. For more information about schedules, rules, standings, and directions to county fields, please visit the North County Site: www.nccgsl.org

Tryouts/Placements:
It is a requirement of the NCCGSL league for programs to have parity in its teams, both in age and ability. Therefore, some coach or player-matching requests may not be honored

Spring Season: Cost $135 softball annual $100 CAC Family fee
Spring Season Time Commitment:
• March thru Late June
• Games: 1-2 weeknights and Saturdays
• Optional Winter Clinics start in January
• Practices: Weekday and Frequency determined by coach
• Games: Half in Crofton, Half in Mid and Northern Anne Arundel County

Fall Season: Cost $TBD
Fall Season Time Commitment:
• mid-August through end of October
• Practices: Weekday and Frequency determined by coach
• Games: Sundays at 1 pm or 3 pm, Half in Crofton, Half in Middle to Northern Anne Arundel County

Equipment Needed:
• Glove
• Rubber Cleats recommended (no metal spikes)
• Infielder's Face Mask STRONGLY recommended, but not mandatory
• Bringing your own batting helmet is STRONGLY recommended for health and safety reasons, though CAC will provide helmets to share.  Helmet should have NOCSAE symbol on it and a facemask.

Uniform:
Spring Uniform: Jersey, pants, socks and visor are provided by CAC

Fall Uniform: Jersey, pants, socks and visor - Provided by CAC