The Algonquin Girls Softball Program is dedicated to creating a positive sporting and social environment, where the ideals of good sportsmanship, teamwork, honesty, and fair play are core, with secondary importance placed on winning. Our goal is for each player to have fun, while gaining a rewarding softball experience and developing skills in fast-pitch softball. 

Spring Season 

The spring season begins late April and runs through mid-June. For 2026, we will be entering Seniors (U14), Majors (U12) and Minors (U10) in the Twin Valley League (TVL). Our Rookies (U8) will play teams from in town or neighboring towns. Sandlot (U6) will be run clinic style with inter team scrimmages to get the girls used to game play. This will help foster a more balanced and matched level of competitiveness. 

There is potential we will not have a Seniors team and may have to combine Sandlot and Rookies based on the number of registered players. 

  

Levels of Play - READ HERE for more info on the league plan 

SANDLOT (U6 Birthdate 9/1/2018-8/31/2020) 

Sandlot Softball is a fun, mixed age program meant to provide our younger and more inexperienced players with an opportunity to advance their skills during the spring. This program will also include fun skills-and-drills activities, as well as coach pitch scrimmages amongst the players. 

 A 10" safety softball is used at this level. 

Sessions:  

The Spring Sandlot program will be held once or twice a week for 90 minutes. Sessions are typically held on Sunday Mornings. Sessions will rotate between fields in Northborough and Southborough 

Equipment Needed:  

Sandlot players will need a glove, bat, fielding mask, and a helmet with a face mask. Balls will be provided. 

  

ROOKIES (U8 Birthdate 9/1/2016-8/31/2018) 

Rookies Softball teams will play teams in town or surrounding towns. This level introduces three outs/inning. Players continue to learn the fundamentals of the game. More emphasis is placed on developing skills and learning the game. This division is coach pitch, batters can strikeout but will not walk, there is a maximum of 6 pitches per batter. If the batter strikes out (3 strikes) or reaches the 6 pitches limit they will return to the bench. As time allows during the season we try to start to introducing kid pitch.  

A 11" safety softball is used at this level. 

Sessions:  

Rookies will practice 1-2 times weekly. There will be 1 game per week at home or in nearby towns and will be held Sundays at 1pm. Practice sessions will rotate between fields in Northborough and Southborough. Game locations will be determined based on the towns that we are playing. 

Equipment Needed:  

Rookies' players will need a glove, bat, fielding mask, and a helmet with a face mask. Balls will be provided. 

  

MINORS (U10 Birthdates 9/1/2014-8/31/2016) 

Minors Softball teams will play in TVL. This level introduces player pitching and catching, stolen bases, and three outs/inning. There is a larger emphasis on fundamentals and increasing situational awareness. Coaches pitch when bases are loaded, and a batter has 3 balls.  

A 11” softball is used at this level. 

 Sessions:  

Minors will practice 1-2 times weekly. They will also have 2 games per week. Game locations are determined by the TVL schedule, games will be Thursday Nights and Sundays at 10am. Practice sessions will rotate between fields in Northborough and Southborough 

Equipment Needed:  

Minors' players will need a glove, bat, fielding mask, and a helmet with a face mask. Balls will be provided. 

  

MAJORS (U12 Birthdates 9/1/2012-8/31/2014) 

Majors Softball teams will play in the Twin Valley League. This league is player pitch, using a 12” hard softball. At this level, most of the players have developed an understanding of the game and have several seasons of experience. There will be a great deal of emphasis on skill development and improvement, situational awareness, communication, and understanding of the game. 

A 12” softball is used at this level 

Sessions:  

Majors will practice 1-2 times weekly. They will also have 2 games per week. Game locations are determined by the TVL schedule, games will be Wednesday Nights and Sundays at 12pm. Practice sessions will rotate between fields in Northborough and Southborough 

Equipment Needed:  

Majors' players will need a glove, bat, fielding mask, and a helmet with a face mask. Balls will be provided. 

  

SENIORS (U14 Birthdates 9/1/2010-8/31/2012) 

If the numbers allow Seniors Softball teams will play in TVL. This league is full player pitch, using a 12” hard softball. At this level, most of the players have developed an understanding of the game and have several seasons of experience. There will be continued emphasis is on skill development and improvement, situational awareness, communication, and understanding the game. 

Sessions:  

Seniors will practice 1-2 times weekly. They will also have 2 games per week. Game locations are determined by the TVL schedule. Practice sessions will rotate between fields in Northborough and Southborough 

Equipment Needed:  

Seniors' players will need a glove, bat, fielding mask, and a helmet with a face mask. Balls will be provided. 

  

It is VERY important to register on time so we can determine the appropriate number of teams, divisions and game schedules, as well as allowing ample time to order uniforms. Coaches, assistant coaches, and volunteers are always needed so please reach out! 

As always, we thank you for your ongoing support. 

  

email: [email protected] with any questions