Raptor Recreational Fastpitch
The Raptor Rec Superstars!
Joe Slavin
Raptor Rec Softball Director
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Raptor Rec Fastpitch Softball Program - Registration is Now Open
Raptor Rec Softball is looking forward to a bigger and better third season! The softball seasons start at the end of April and run through the end of June to early July. Please see below for information regarding rec softball leagues and upcoming rec softball clinics.
2012 Seasons and Schedule
| Season | Target Age Group | Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Tee-Ball | PreK, K, & Gr 1 (5-6 yr olds) | Mondays and Wednesdays |
| Pitchball (Coach Pitch) | Grades 1-3 - (7-8 yr olds) | Tuesdays and Thursdays |
| Pee Wee (Kid Pitch) | Grades 3-5 (9-10 yr olds) | Mondays and Wednesdays |
| Minors | Grades 6-8 (11-13 yr olds) | Tuesdays and Thursdays |
T-Ball
T-Ball is targeted as an initial softball experience for girls. The emphasis is on basic softball skill development in a fun and stress free environment. Girls hit off of a tee during games.
Pitchball
Pitchball is targeted to girls who have developing softball skills, but who could benefit from on-the-field guidance and support from coaches. Pitchball is a coach pitch league which supports girls who are not ready to face live pitching from other girls.
Pee Wee
Pee Wee is targeted to girls who have solid softball skills and who do not require on-the-field support from coaches. Pee Wee is a girls pitch league, which is often girls first experience to live pitching and traditional rules like stealing, etc.
Minors
Minors is targeted to middle school aged girls who have a solid understanding of softball. Girls playing Minors have faced live pitching and understand general softball rules like stealing, drop third strike, etc.
2012 FREE Rec Softball Clinics
East Ridge Softball Association is proud to offer FREE softball skill clinics for girls participating in Raptor Rec. These clinics are designed to provide the girls with a "jump start" to the season by giving them an opportunity to work on fundamentals of throwing, fielding, batting, and pitching.
Participation in these clinics are not required, but highly encouraged.
Moms and dads, please bring your gloves along and help out in the fun!
Below is the schedule for the Raptor Rec softball clinics.
| Day | Date | Time | Age Group | Location | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | March.20 | 6:00-7:20 | 7-9 yr olds | Bailey Elementary | General Skills |
| Tuesday | March.20 | 7:30 - 8:50 | 10-13 yr olds | Bailey Elementary | General Skills |
| Thursday | March.22 | 6:00-7:20 | 7-9 yr olds | Bailey Elementary | Pitching |
| Thursday | March.22 | 7:30 - 8:50 | 10-13 yr olds | Bailey Elementary | Pitching |
| Sunday | March.25 | 6:00-7:20 | 7-9 yr olds | East Ridge Athletic Center | General Skills |
| Sunday | March.25 | 6:00-7:20 | 10-13 yr olds | East Ridge Athletic Center | Pitching |
| Sunday | March.25 | 7:30 - 8:50 | 7-9 yr olds | East Ridge Athletic Center | Pitching |
| Sunday | March.25 | 7:30 - 8:50 | 10-13 yr olds | East Ridge Athletic Center | General Skills |
| Tuesday | March.27 | 6:00-7:20 | 7-9 yr olds | Cottage Grove Elementary | General Skills |
| Tuesday | March.27 | 7:30 - 8:50 | 10-13 yr olds | Cottage Grove Elementary | General Skills |
| Thursday | March.29 | 6:00-7:20 | 7-9 yr olds | Bailey Elementary | Pitching |
| Thursday | March.29 | 7:30 - 8:50 | 10-13 yr olds | Bailey Elementary | Pitching |
| Sunday | April.1 | 6:00-7:20 | 7-9 yr olds | East Ridge Athletic Center | General Skills |
| Sunday | April.1 | 6:00-7:20 | 10-13 yr olds | East Ridge Athletic Center | Pitching |
| Sunday | April.1 | 7:30 - 8:50 | 7-9 yr olds | East Ridge Athletic Center | Pitching |
| Sunday | April.1 | 7:30 - 8:50 | 10-13 yr olds | East Ridge Athletic Center | General Skills |
| Tuesday | April.3 | 6:00-7:20 | 7-9 yr olds | Bailey Elementary | General Skills |
| Tuesday | April.3 | 7:30 - 8:50 | 10-13 yr olds | Bailey Elementary | General Skills |
| Thursday | April.5 | 6:00-7:20 | 7-9 yr olds | Bailey Elementary | Pitching |
| Thursday | April.5 | 7:30 - 8:50 | 10-13 yr olds | Bailey Elementary | Pitching |
| Tuesday | April.10 | 6:00-7:20 | 7-9 yr olds | Bailey Elementary | General Skills |
| Tuesday | April.10 | 7:30 - 8:50 | 10-13 yr olds | Bailey Elementary | General Skills |
| Thursday | April.12 | 6:00-7:20 | 7-9 yr olds | Bailey Elementary | Pitching |
| Thursday | April.12 | 7:30 - 8:50 | 10-13 yr olds | Bailey Elementary | Pitching |
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