Welcome to CDC Softball!

Fast-pitch softball is offered for girls in preschool through 7th grade. The goal of CDC Softball is to provide a positive, fun filled experience for the young ladies, while teaching the fundamentals of softball. In order to help the girls with their softball skills we have several clinics throughout the season, which are both fun and instructional.

Age Divisions

Each age level is grouped to provide the best opportunity for age appropriate instruction. Leagues will be broken down by the following: 

6U/T-BALL League: For 1st year players, generally for preschool (must be 4 by August 1st of current year) and kindergarten aged girls.
The girls play on their own specially designed field where the bases are set at 45 feet. Ball size needed: 11 inch. This league provides heavy coach and parent involvement. Team size is kept to a minimum to provide the girls with additional batting and fielding opportunities.  The girls may begin the season hitting off a “T” and by the latter part of the season coaches are pitching to them.  Players will be rotated between the infield and outfield to provide a maximum learning experience.

8U League: Teams are generally made up of 1st and 2nd grade girls.
This league provides heavy coach and parent involvement. Bases are set at 55 feet. Ball size needed 11 inch. Teaching is the focus in this league and score will not be kept. In this league the girls are taught the rules of the game as they are prepared to move up to the next level. Players will be rotated between the infield and outfield to provide a maximum learning experience. This is primarily a coach pitch league and the introduction to catching. Players will be encouraged to pitch as the season progresses. Face mask required.

10U League: The teams are made up of 3rd and 4th grade girls. The players start to pitch in this league.  Pitching distance is 35 feet. Ball Size needed: 11 inch. Coaches will pitch after 4 pitches have been thrown to a batter by the pitcher. This is an instructional league.  A year-end tournament takes place in this league in the spring; but not the fall. Players will be rotated between the infield and outfield to provide a maximum learning experience. Face mask required.

12U League: The teams are made up of 5th and 6th and some 7th grade girls.  Girls fast pitch from a distance of 40 feet. Ball Size needed: 12 inch. ASA Softball governs most of the rules.  This is an instructional league.  A year-end tournament takes place in this league in the spring; but not the fall.  Players will be rotated between the infield and outfield to provide a maximum learning experience. Fall season begins early August and ends before CCS fall break. Teams will practice once per week with opportunities for players to attend pitching clinics before the season.

FIELDS USED
Cherry Tree Elementary Softball Complex and Prather Park (formerly known as River Road Park)

SPORT SEASON
The Fall Softball season starts early-August and runs through mid-October.

COST
Sport Fee: $105 per season.  In addition to the sports fee, families are asked to pay an membership fee of $50 once per year.  All families are required to volunteer during the season, but can choose to opt-out of volunteering by paying $25.

VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENT/OUT-OUT FEE
Carmel Dads' club requires every family to pay $25 or work a two-hour shift in the concession stand for a sporting event.  Athletes whose parents serve as a league commissioner, head coach or team sponsor are exempt from this requirement.

REGISTRATION
Registration for softball will begin in May.

Special requests are taken into consideration such as practice dates, coach request, and buddy request; however, sport fees cannot be refunded after the Refund Deadline in the event we are not able to accommodate your requests. 

*Refund Policy – If you register your child(ren) for one of our sports programs and then opt for them not to participate, refund requests are grated AS LONG AS the refund request is made by July 1.  Refunds are NOT given if requested after July 1 unless there is a medical reason you child cannot participate.  For more information or if you have questions or concerns regarding this refund policy, please contact the office.

PRACTICES AND GAMES
Teams will have one evening practice and games are typically on Saturday and Sundays.  Teams will practice once per week with opportunities for players to attend pitching clinics before the season. 

Practices and games are held at our Cherry Tree Facility and Prather Park (formerly known as River Road Park).

GEAR REQUIRED
Carmel Dads' Club will supply each player a shirt and socks for their uniform. You must purchase white baseball pants, a mouthpiece or face shield and a fielding glove. Cleats are optional. The Dads' Club will provide bats, softballs, batting helmets and catchers equipment for practices and games.