Mechanic Falls Girls softball plays in the Andy Valley Cal Ripken Softball League. Please read below for more information. We can't wait to see you on the field!
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Andy Valley Softball Expands in Opportunities and Ages.
Softball has never been stronger in western and central Maine, where summer of 2015 witnessed both 10-year old and 12-year old winning softball teams travel to regional tournaments in Connecticut and proudly represent the towns of Bethel, Bridgton, Harrison, Hebron, Mechanic Falls, Minot, Norway, Oxford, Otisfield, Poland, S.Paris, Sumner, Waterford and Woodstock.
As Andy Valley Babe Ruth Softball continues to be more popular than ever, spring and summer of 2016 will see the league expand to become a 14 and under league, with girls playing in 3 divisions of various abilities.
The Majors division will be comprised of mostly Middle School softball players and is being designed to complement the school season and allow for further development of middle school girls. In essence, a girl playing middle school softball can pick up an additional 15 games in May and June through their local town team and see playing time at a variety of positions.
The Minors division will be comprised of mostly 4th, 5th and 6th grade players who are developing their skills and enjoy the competition that exist among the 12 town team league.
The Rookies division will make up the youngest of girls, who are new to the game within the past 2 years and are developing different skills required for pitching, catching, infield, outfield and running the bases.
As Tracy Gagne, coach and Recreation Board member in Minot & Hebron explains: “Town softball offers girls the opportunity to play during the spring & early summer season, allowing families to keep their summer vacation time for themselves. Second, it offers an amazing opportunity at the end of the season for All Stars from each team to come together, form friendships with girls from other towns/teams, and play together against other teams from across the state.
The expansion to now include girls 14 & Under will offer All-Star teams at the 14 year old & under, 12 & under and 10 & under levels. As Lance Bean, coach of the 12U All-Star Team and Recreation Board Member in Woodstock explains: “We have the opportunity to grow softball in our towns, which is affordable to all, while also allowing girls who are dedicated to the game to play more games against local top level competition. There is something special when a team wears its town name or community name on a jersey. They play with pride and are willing to compete at the highest level”.
Registration for any of the league levels is being held at your local Town Office throughout late February and March.