BHaines
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Thank you for all of your comments.
"Not all kids in rec want to play. Those that are competitive at a younger age get bored quickly. They want to play with similar skilled or like minded players."
This quote speaks to the reason why we wanted to start the 8U team. I have seen rec teams with 15-16 girls on a single team. Not all of those girls want to be there. Some are trying to learn and love the game and some are picking daisies in the outfield. My daughter plays multiple sports as do many of the girls on our 8u team. Since 8u is still coach pitch, we know that girls are going to get good at bats and not get in the batters box to be walked on base. More active hitting, equals more active fielding. Active fielding means we can focus on the part of the game where the girls can learn to get a runner out at multiple bases, not just 1st base. And "coach pitch" doesn't mean "slow" pitch. We pitch the ball in to the girls flat and fast, just like they will see in kid pitch. Also, most of the girls on the team will play rec ball and travel.
I don't think an 8U travel league has to mean high fees; $500 bats; and too high expectations. 8u tourneys are usually less expensive than the other age groups. Our team fees are under $200 per child and that includes uniforms. I think you can learn the game, have fun and be competitive at 8. I am looking forward to seeing what experiences this experiment will bring. I am looking forward to spending time with my daughter and her friends. And i am looking forward to sharing the love of softball with these young ladies and their families. Now let's all hold hands and sing!!
"Not all kids in rec want to play. Those that are competitive at a younger age get bored quickly. They want to play with similar skilled or like minded players."
This quote speaks to the reason why we wanted to start the 8U team. I have seen rec teams with 15-16 girls on a single team. Not all of those girls want to be there. Some are trying to learn and love the game and some are picking daisies in the outfield. My daughter plays multiple sports as do many of the girls on our 8u team. Since 8u is still coach pitch, we know that girls are going to get good at bats and not get in the batters box to be walked on base. More active hitting, equals more active fielding. Active fielding means we can focus on the part of the game where the girls can learn to get a runner out at multiple bases, not just 1st base. And "coach pitch" doesn't mean "slow" pitch. We pitch the ball in to the girls flat and fast, just like they will see in kid pitch. Also, most of the girls on the team will play rec ball and travel.
I don't think an 8U travel league has to mean high fees; $500 bats; and too high expectations. 8u tourneys are usually less expensive than the other age groups. Our team fees are under $200 per child and that includes uniforms. I think you can learn the game, have fun and be competitive at 8. I am looking forward to seeing what experiences this experiment will bring. I am looking forward to spending time with my daughter and her friends. And i am looking forward to sharing the love of softball with these young ladies and their families. Now let's all hold hands and sing!!