Age Requirements

Birthdates Sept 2010 thru Aug 2012

12U Big West Travel Information

  • Practices twice per week until games start, then typically once per week. Coaches will determine practice nights. 
  • Games are doubleheaders typically on Monday or Wednesday nights from early May through the end of June.
  • Teams are formed by player skill evaluation using an A team, B team, C team philosophy depending on the number of teams at the age group.
  • Teams will participate in two invitational weekend tournaments during the season. Location TBD.
  • Team(s) will participate in a weekend double-elimination Qualifier Tournament at the end of the season. Location TBD.
  • All teams winning at least one game at the Qualifier Tournament will play in a weekend double-elimination State Tournament. Location TBD.

TRAVEL TEAM FORMATION

Teams are formed by the Softball Board using these guidelines: 

  1. Selection from eligible players at each age group – ideally 11-14 players; final number due to shortage/overage may be approved by the Softball Board
  2. Cumulative evaluation scores (pitching scores not factored in):
    • Top 7 evaluation performers at their age will automatically earn a roster spot on the top team. 
    • Board may choose to review players ranked after top 7 to fill the rest of the roster as needed, including pitching/catching needs.
    • Pitching/catching preference chosen at registration will be taken into account.
  3. Coaches available (intent is to have the most qualified coach at each age level) 

Additional teams at the age level formed using the same criteria from the next level of evaluation performers.