We are excited to announce summer softball sign ups! We realize it may seem a little early to start thinking about softball, but this process has to start early for field scheduling, tournament registrations, equipment purchasing, and uniform ordering. 

 

We anticipate softball game season starting in mid May and ending as late as mid July (state tournaments if your team chooses to go to State). With games starting in May and our lovely weather always cooperating with practice schedules, we need to get sign ups and team assignments done very soon. Registration closes 2/28/26

We look forward to a great summer of softball, and hope you will join us! We are committed to providing a positive and engaging experience for all players!

Rec Program: Features competition in Spearfish or within in the northern hills

6U (Ages 5- 6) – Must be at least 5-6 years old by September 1, 2025. This is a recreational league with an emphasis on introducing the game of softball for players who wish to play softball regardless of past experience. Players will hit off of a tee. The 6U season begins with a couple weeks of outdoor practice at the end of April and then games start the first or second week of May and continue through the month of June. The cost to participate is $75 per player & includes a t-shirt (jersey) that the player keeps.

8U (Ages 7, & 8) - Must be 7 years old by September 1, 2025. This is a player pitched/coach pitch league with emphasis on equal participation and basic softball rules. Girls are introduced to pitching, hitting and throwing techniques and good sportsmanship is emphasized. The 8U season begins with a couple weeks of practice in the middle of April and then games start the first or second week of May and continue through the month of June. 8U participates in the Northern Hills Softball Association and plays games against Sturgis, Lead-Deadwood, Belle Fourche and other Spearfish teams. There is a possibility of U8 teams playing in our local Spearfish hosted tournament. The cost to register is $100 per player & includes a t-shirt (jersey) that the player keeps.

10U (Ages 9 & 10) – Must be 9 or 10 years old by September 1, 2025. This is an instructional league where players continue to learn basic softball fundamentals and begin to pitch. The 10U season begins with a couple weeks of practice in the middle of April and then games start the first or second week of May and continue through the month of June. 10U participates in the Northern Hills Softball Association and plays games against Sturgis, Lead-Deadwood, Belle Fourche and other Spearfish teams. If desired, teams begin to participate in recreational / sportsmanship Northern Hills League tournaments. The cost to register is $150 per player & includes a jersey that the player keeps. 

12U (Ages 11 & 12) – Must be 11 or 12 years old by September 1, 2025. This is a recreational league with a competitive emphasis for player who wish to play softball regardless of past experience. More strategic softball fundamentals are introduced. The 12U season begins with a couple indoor practices in at the beginning of April and then games start the first or second week of May and continue through the month of May and June. 12U participates in the Northern Hills Softball Association and plays games against Sturgis, Lead-Deadwood, Belle Fourche and other Spearfish teams. Teams are encouraged to play in local tournaments hosted in Northern Hills Softball communities. The cost to register is $150 per player & includes a jersey that the player keeps. 

14U (Ages 13 & 14) – Must be 13 or 14 years old by September 1, 2025. This is a recreational league with a competitive emphasis for players who wish to play softball regardless of past experience. The 14U season begins with a couple weeks of indoor practice at the beginning of April and then games start the first or second week of May and continue through the month of June. 14U participates in the Northern Hills Softball Association and plays games against Sturgis, Lead-Deadwood, Belle Fourche and other Spearfish teams with tournaments in surrounding communities on weekends in May and June. The cost to participate is $150 per player & includes a jersey that the player keeps. 

16U (Ages 15 & 16) – Must be 15 or 16 years old by September 1, 2025. This is a recreational league with a competitive emphasis for players who wish to play softball regardless of past experience. The 16U season begins with a couple weeks of indoor practice at the beginning of April and then games start the first or second week of May and continue through the month of June. 16U participates in the Northern Hills Softball Association and plays games against Sturgis, Lead-Deadwood, Belle Fourche and other Spearfish teams with tournaments in surrounding communities on weekends in May and June. The cost to participate is $150 per player & includes a jersey that the player keeps.

18U (Ages 17 & 18) - Must be 17 or 18 years old by September 1, 2025. Players who register for the 18U division are eligible to participate in the 18U Tryout Team. The 18U team has the option to participate in the Rapid City League and tournaments. This age group is not eligible to participate in the Northern Hills League. The $150 cost includes a jersey and league insurance.

Competitive Tryout Travel Program:Features advanced competition tournaments typically within 400 miles of spearfish. See 2026 notes below for more information.

10U – A player who's 11th birthday falls after September 1, 2025. This is a competitive tryout team where a roster will be filled with the most advanced and skilled players trying out for the team. Players are encouraged to play in their age bracket as that is where they will eventually play in High School. However a younger player may tryout for an older team and will be evaluated equally based on skill as the other players in that bracket. However please note that a player may sign up for only one bracket of tryout. If the player does not make the team they are not guaranteed a roster spot at their actual age bracket if that team had a full tryout roster. At this age players continue to refine softball skills but should have a solid performance of the fundimentals. The cost to register per player will be determined by the league and each individual travel team based on anticipated costs and past parent/player performance of fund raising. The cost will be Rec program fee plus each players equally distributable portion of the season fees.

12U – A player who's 13th birthday falls after September 1, 2025. This is a competitive tryout team where a roster will be filled with the most advanced and skilled players trying out for the team. Players are encouraged to play in their age bracket as that is where they will eventually play in High School. However a younger player may tryout for an older team and will be evaluated equally based on skill as the other players of age in that bracket. However please note that a player may sign up for only one bracket of tryout. If the player does not make the team they tryout for they are not guaranteed a roster spot at their actual age bracket if that team has a full tryout roster. At this age players have refined softball skills and often positions at which they play best. Coaching, sharpening of skills and what it means to be a part of a team really advances for these young ladies. The cost to register per player will be determined by the league and each individual travel team based on anticipated costs and past parent/player performance of fund raising.

14U – A player who's 15th birthday falls after September 1, 2025. This is a competitive tryout team where a roster will be filled with the most advanced and skilled players trying out for the team. Players are encouraged to play in their age bracket. However a younger player may tryout for an older team and will be evaluated equally based on skill as the other players of age in that bracket. However please note that a player may sign up for only one bracket of tryout. If the player does not make the team they tryout for they are not guaranteed a roster spot at their actual age bracket if that team has a full tryout roster. At this age players have refined softball skills and in many cases have played as a team for several years. Coaching and sharpening of skills is getting more advanced for these ladies. The cost to register per player will be determined by the league and each individual travel team based on anticipated costs and past parent/player performance of fund raising.

16U – A player who's 17th birthday falls after September 1, 2025. This is a competitive tryout team where a roster will be filled with the most advanced and skilled players trying out for the team. Players are encouraged to play in their age bracket. However a younger player may tryout for an older team and will be evaluated equally based on skill as the other players of age in that bracket. However please note that a player may sign up for only one bracket of tryout. If the player does not make the team they tryout for they are not guaranteed a roster spot at their actual age bracket if that team has a full tryout roster. At this age players have refined softball skills and in many cases have played as a team for several years. Coaching and sharpening of skills is advanced for these ladies. The cost to register per player will be determined by the league and each individual travel team based on anticipated costs and past parent/player performance of fund raising.

18U - A player who's 19th birthday falls after September 1, 2025. This is a competitive tryout team where a roster will be filled with the most advanced and skilled players trying out for the team. Players are encouraged to play in their age bracket. However a younger player may tryout for an older team and will be evaluated equally based on skill as the other players of age in that bracket. However please note that a player may sign up for only one bracket of tryout. If the player does not make the team they tryout for they are not guaranteed a roster spot at their actual age bracket if that team has a full tryout roster. At this age players have refined softball skills and in many cases have played as a team for several years. Coaching and sharpening of skills is advanced for these ladies. The cost to register per player will be determined by the league and each individual travel team based on anticipated costs and past parent/player performance of fund raising.