Spring Registration is Open!

Branham Hills Girls Softball is excited to announce Spring Rec registration is now OPEN. Sign up now and don't miss out, spots and teams are limited.

Spring season is the most popular time of the year for softball!  Over 230 girls participate in BHGS softball during the Spring.  Learn how to play softball while making lifelong friends. All girls are assigned to a
team and get playing time, regardless of physical ability, skill level, or financial situation*. The rules and coaching are adjusted based on age level, so everyone has fun and learns how to play the game.

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Events & Dates:

Wednesday, October 26th - Registration opens 

Mid-January - Off-season skill clinics begin mid-January

Saturday, February 4th - Meet your team at the annual BHGS Donut social

2nd Week of February - First practices - seasons begin!

Saturday, March 4th - Opening Day

Early March - FIrst games

Saturday April 1st - Hit a thon and Photo Day

April 10-14 - Practices are optional/voluntary

Early May - Last week of the season/ Closing Ceremonies

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Included in Registration (6u-12U)

• Seasonal fee includes jersey, socks, yearbook, medal, visors (6U only) and team photo.
• Free skills clinics are held before the season starts and mid-season (Register early to receive notification, they fill up fast!).

Refer a Friend – all age divisions

• Refer a friend for the spring 2023 season and be entered to win prizes such as, BHGS swag, Registration fee refunded, Cash prizes and Gear credit, get a new composite bat or glove of your choice on us! 
• List who referred you on your registration form

Gear Requirements (6U-12U)

• Required gear to be purchased by family includes softball mitt, pants, Cleats and Slider Shorts (10u and above).
• Highly recommended gear includes a batting helmet with face-mask. The league has a few helmets, but they are shared. Infield safety masks and a Bat.
• Optional gear to be purchased by family includes batting gloves, belt, gear bag.
• The league is open to all girls, regardless of financial situation. We typically host a Recycled Equipment Table at the beginning of the season. Please contact someone on the board if equipment costs are prohibitive for your family. We will find a way to discreetly get your daughter geared up.
• The league has wholesale equipment accounts to help BHGS families save money on equipment purchases. Contact the league with any equipment questions from bats to gloves to cleats and much more. 

Additional Costs and Family Commitments (6U-12U)

• End of season celebration / Coaches gifts - Some teams opt to have a year-end celebration party and/or collect donations for coaches' gifts.  These are optional fees, usually $10 to $20 per player.
• Team Sponsor - Everyone on the team is expected to help find a team sponsor, a company that donates at least $300 for the season. Typically, sponsorship comes from a local business, team business owner, or corporate sponsors. The sponsor's logo is included on the team page in the yearbook. Although the league is dependent on sponsorships to operate (and keep fees low), families are never expected to "chip in" to cover this sponsorship if the team can't find a business to contribute.
• Snack Shack - Parents are required to volunteer in the Snack Shack.  Games and practices will not begin until the Snack Shack has the necessary number of volunteers. The Snack Shack Coordinator works with the Team Managers at the beginning of the season to coordinate shifts.
• Parent involvement - BHGS is a 100% volunteer-based organization. From the board to the coaches and team Managers, we are all volunteers. We cannot exist without your help. Parents are required to volunteer their time in some capacity including but not limited to, coaching, assistant coaching, being a team manager, game day field preps, cleanup and maintenance or Snack shack duty. Learn about volunteering on the Board page.

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Divisions for Girls

Little Hitters (3-4.5 years old)

• Little Hitters is for girls 3 - 4.5 years old.
• An introductory program to the BHGS softball program. Players will learn the basic skills of throwing, catching, base running and hitting.
• 2018-2019 Birth Years.
• Practices/Games will be Saturday mornings for about 45 minutes
• Location is Alta Vista Elementary School
• BHGS T-shirt included with registration
• Fees: $60

6 and Under (6U)

• The 6U level is for girls with 2016-2017 Birth Years
• They learn basic fundamentals of throwing, hitting and catching.
• Practice/Game are normally on one weekday evenings (Monday) and Saturday mornings.
• Location is Alta Vista Elementary School
• Ball and rules are adjusted for the littlest players - 6U Rules
• Fees: $180

8 and Under (8U)

• 8U level is for girls with birth years of 2014-2015
• They learn hitting, throwing, and catching along with the rules of the games.  Pitching is done by players with coach pitch.
• Practice /Game are normally on one weekday evenings (Wednesday) and Saturday mornings.
• Location is Alta Vista Elementary
• Rules are age adjusted - 8U Rules
• Fees $210

10 and Under (10U)

• The 10U level is for girls with 2012-2013 Birth Years
• They learn fundamentals along with rules of the game. Player’s pitch and learn base stealing. Teams play in inter-league (against teams from other leagues) and against other BHGS teams.
• Practice/Game are normally on two weekdays (Tuesday/Thursday) evenings and Saturdays.
• Practice Location is Alta Vista games are at Alta Vista or other local fields
• 10U Rules
• Fees $230

12 and Under (12U)

• 12U level is for birthyears 2010-2011
• Beginner players welcome!
• Most players have experience in playing but players with no experience are encouraged to play. Teams play in inter-league (against other team from other leagues) and against other BHGS teams.
• There may be two practices a week and/or 2 games a week (Usually Mondays and Thursdays and Saturday)
• Practice location is Alta Vista games at Alta Vista or other local fields
• 12U Rules
• Fees $230

1. and Under (14U)

Birth Years 2008-2009

We are looking to form a 14u team this spring

If interested, please contact our player agent Jennifer Rooker at Jrooker31@aol.com