Summer programs run from mid-June – late-July for travel teams, and mid-July to mid-August for sandlot. Summer program age groupings for competitive travel teams are based on USA Softball age designation rules (calendar-based vs grade level based). A player’s softball age for the calendar year is based on her age on January 1 of that year. 

Kindergarten/1st Grade Program

Program Description: Sandlot Style Play. Learn more about the game and work on techniques and game play. 
Sessions: 4 dates to be determined in July/Aug.  
Equipment Needed: A glove, bat, and helmet (with facemask) are needed. Fielding masks are Highly recommended for all players.

8U Travel Softball (USA Softball Ages 7-8) 

Program Description: The 8U softball team will play in the competitive Twin Valley Girls Softball league. A hard 10” softball is used. Coach pitch.
Sessions: Two games per week on Tuesday and Thursday nights in Ashland or nearby towns. Typically, one practice each week.  
Equipment Needed: A glove, bat, and helmet (with facemask) are needed. Fielding masks are required for all players. 

10U Travel Softball (USA Softball Ages 9-10)

Program Description: The 10U softball team will play in the competitive Twin Valley Girls Softball league. A hard 11” softball is used. If registration numbers permit, an A level and B level team will be created. 
Sessions: Two games per week on Monday and Wednesday nights in Ashland or nearby towns. Typically, one practice each week. 
Equipment Needed: A glove, bat, and helmet (with facemask) are needed. Fielding masks are required for all players. 

12U Travel softball (USA Softball Ages 11-12)

Program Description: The 12U softball team will play in the competitive Twin Valley Girls Softball league. A hard 12” softball is used. If registration numbers permit, an A level and B level team will be created. 
Sessions: Two games per week on Tuesday and Thursday nights in Ashland or nearby towns. Typically, one practice each week. 
Equipment Needed:  A glove, bat, and helmet (with facemask) are needed. Fielding masks are required for all players. 

14U Travel softball (USA Softball Ages 13-14) 

Program Description: The 14U softball team will play in the competitive Twin Valley Girls Softball league. A hard 12” softball is used. If registration numbers permit, an A level and B level team will be created. 
Sessions: Two games per week on Monday and Wednesday nights in Ashland or nearby towns. Typically, one practice each week. 
Equipment Needed:  A glove, bat, and helmet (with facemask) are needed. Fielding masks are required for all players.