Sports

SoftballRegister for Softball

Available to girls age 6 and up. CYAA softball is focused on the growth and development of softball skills of your young female athletes who are members of our Catholic school and/ or Catholic church community. Our objective is to teach our athletes softball skills, softball field sense, knowledge of the game, sportsmanship, and social skills. Softball players are expected to exemplify both individual and team behavior in accordance with Catholic values. Parents and spectators are encouraged to cheer our teams on, negative behavior will not be tolerated.

CYAA softball strives to be a competitive program, teaching the girls to win respectfully, lose with dignity and respect, and display excellent sportsmanship.

CYAA softball coaches are continually learning new techniques and drills to ensure our teams can compete at the highest level. In the Spring 2023 Season both 10U and 12U teams became Lanco league section Champions.

Director

Andrea Bachman
Crusaderyouthsoftball@gmail.com

Spring Season

March thru June
Registration opens January 1

Fall Season

August thru November
Registration opens May 1

For Parents

LANCO Youth Softball League

cyaa softball

Overview

Teams are formed by age groups determined by birth year, as defined by USA Softball.

If more than 1 team is needed per age group, player evaluations will be performed.

Age Groups - The League will follow USAS Article 301 Eligibility D. Player Eligibility 05. Proof of Age a. Junior Olympic Age Qualifications, which states that the player's age on January 1 of the current year determines the age classification in which the player is eligible to participate. The League will sponsor League play for the following age groups:

  • 8U (Coach Pitch)
  • 10U – Minor & Major Divisions (Kid Pitch: Minor is geared towards younger/newer players to 10U and Major is geared towards older more experienced players)
  • 12U – A & B Divisions
  • 14U – A & B Divisions
  • 18U (This division has its own rules and regulations)

12U and 14U - if more than 1 team will be fielded, 1 of the teams must play major division.

All fields for practices and home games are at St. Leo the Great Catholic school.

CYAA Softball participates in the LANCO Youth Softball league. USA softball rules and regulations are followed, and rule information can be found on the LANCO Youth Softball website

Uniforms and Equipment

CYAA provides a jersey to all girls as well as softball socks. Black softball pants must be purchased.

Protective face mask must be worn by all girls while playing on the field. This can be purchased at local sporting goods stores or amazon. Softball glove must be purchased. Helmet and bats are available for use.

Attention all Crusader Softball Families

The sign up for the Crusader Concession Stand is now available. As part of your service to the CYAA organization please sign up to work a minimum of one game. You may split the time if you would like with another parent.

Having the concession stand open is so very important for our programs as the profits are used to maintain our fields and buy new equipment.

This year we are requiring that each family work a minimum of one snack stand opening.

Thank you so much for your dedication to our program and players!

Tournaments Available for 2024 Season

Coaches will determine if teams will be participating in tournaments

Tournament Schedule for 2024 -

"The goal is to always have fun while learning new skills."