Early Bird Ends August 7, 2026
or when teams are filled.
Registration is Now Open!
Additional relevant details about upcoming program
are included on
the welcome page of the registration.
U8 Tournament Champions
Congratulations to the 8u Softball Tournament Champs The Candy Crushers! This team started out as the 8 seed (out of 10) and went completely undefeated on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday playing a total of 5 games! The community of Sherrills Ford and Sherrills Ford Optimist is so incredibly proud of these girls and their coaches! Thank you to everyone who helped these girls out this season including parents and coaches! We are so proud of you Candy Crushers!!!
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Softball
Softball is open to girls in two age divisions, both dated as of January 1, 2026.
- 8U (ages 7 and 8)
- 10U (ages 9 and 10)
The fall 2026 season will start8/6/2026 with evaluations. The season will start on 8/18/2026. The schedule will be determined by the coaches and will be communicated via email or the league communication tool, Band.
Uniforms include: pants, socks, jersey, and a belt. You must supply your own hat or visor.
Required Equipment:
- softball cleats
- softball bag
- softball defensive mask
- softball specific glove (see notes below)
- softball bat (see notes below)
Softball glove:
- 8u at least 11” glove up to 15” glove depending on the size of the girl, not the hand
- 10u at least 14” glove up to 16” glove depending on the size of the girl, not the hand
Softball Bat
Softball bat size should be determined by the strength, height, and weight of each girl.
- 8u should start at around 24” depending on strength of girl up to 30”
- 10u should start around 26” depending on strength of girl up to 33”
