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Junior League
The LZBSA Junior Softball League is designed for 3rd and 4th grade girls who wish to experience the complete game of fastpitch softball in a recreational setting.
Our development goals for players in this league are:
- Playing several different positions to learn fundamentals
- Exposure to live pitching (including windmill form, called balls and strikes) and base stealing
- Developing awareness of game situations
- Developing personal self confidence
- Having fun in a team environment!
Our teams at this level play in a combined league with teams from Barrington Youth Softball, playing a 12-15 game regular season schedule. The teams are formed through a player draft and requests to pair players are communicated at the draft but not guaranteed. The regular season is followed by a playoff to determine a league champion. There is also an all-star game at this level. Depending on interest, the league may also include a post-season travel all-star team in which players must try out to be selected. They typically play in 2-3 "away" tournaments.
JUNIOR LEAGUE QUICK FACTS
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Eligibility |
Girls in Grades 3 & 4 |
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Competitive Level |
Moderate |
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Time Commitment |
2-3 games or practices per week |
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Number of Regular Season Games |
12 - 15 games |
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Tournament |
Double Elimination Tournament held in late June |
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Travel Games |
7-8 regular season games will be played in Barrington |
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League Partner |
Barrington |
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Team Selection: |
All registered players are evaluated and drafted to a team. Coach and Friend requests are considered but not guaranteed. |
JUNIOR LEAGUE IMPORTANT DATES
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January 31 |
Early Bird Registration Ends |
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Mid-March |
Coaches notify players of their team selection |
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Beginning of April |
Practices Begin |
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Late April |
Opening Day Events |
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Late April - mid June |
Regular Season Games |
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May 6 |
Team Picture Day |
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mid to late June |
End of Season Tournament |
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Late June |
Junior League All-Star Game |
ARI BARNETT
JUNIOR LEAGUE PRESIDENT
