Girls Softball - 18U Live Pitch - Summer 26

Girls Softball League – 18U Live Pitch
Ages: 15-18, as of 8/31/2025
June 1 – July 18 – Sheila Stout Memorial Softball Field

Cost: Early Registration Discount! (Register Before April 27th) – $70
Registration After April 27th – $80

Practices: Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00am-10:30am
Games: Mondays, Thursdays, and some Saturdays

The Girls Softball League is back for Summer 2026! Practices for the Girls Softball League will begin the week of June 1. Practices will be held from 9:00-10:30am on Tuesdays & Fridays for 8U/10U and on Mondays & Wednesdays for 14U/18U. A BV Rec Practice Facilitator will lead practice on Wednesdays for 14U/18U and on Fridays for 8U/10U. Volunteer team coaches will lead practice on Mondays for 14U/18U and on Tuesdays for 8U/10U.
 
The 8U age group will use Coach Pitch, the 10U age group will use Modified Live Pitch, and the 14U/18U age groups will use Live Pitch. Games will be played in Buena Vista, Salida, Gunnison, Alamosa, and other communities, as scheduled. Ages are calculated as of August 31, 2025. NO PRACTICE OR GAMES WILL TAKE PLACE ON FRIDAY, JULY 3 OR SATURDAY, JULY 4.
 
Registration for the Girls Softball League includes a team jersey. Participants may purchase Charcoal Softball Pants and a BV Rec Visor through BV Rec during registration for $20 each. Visors and charcoal softball pants are not required for games or practices. All players should have their own glove. Cleats or running shoes are recommended. Metal cleats are not allowed.
 
Registration for the Girls Softball League will include a Preseason Skills Clinic and Assessment led by the Buena Vista Recreation Department before the start of the season. The date and time are TBD.
 
*Please be aware that girls softball age groups may be combined with other age groups, depending on the number of players in each age group. BV Rec will make a decision on team rosters after the registration deadline.*

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, May 8, 2026
*Early Registration Discount – Register by Monday, April 27th!*
 
Volunteer Parent Coaches for each team are needed! A coaches meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 20th at 6:00pm at the BV Community Center. Please contact Zack at 719-581-7155 or zkochetta@buenavistaco.gov, if interested. Volunteer parent coaches are eligible to receive a 50% participant registration fee refund at the end of the season. Please contact Zack towards the end of the season if you wish to receive this refund.