Registration is open from January 1st through March 7th for the Summer 2025 season. This is a great introduction to fastpitch softball where girls will learn the correct techniques for fielding, batting, and hitting. Fastpitch is how softball is played in high school and collegiate levels. AC Fastpitch is the primary feeder program for Cooper and Armstrong fastpitch programs. 

8U is available to players ages 6, 7 and 8 born between 9/1/2015 and 8/31/2018. The season runs from late April to July 13th. 

The cost for the season is $100 and includes:   

• Full uniform: jersey, pants, socks, and belt
  
• Practices, weekly league games, one coach selected tournament and end of year state tournament
• Team gear 

Players must provide: Glove, batting helmet with face-mask and bat. Additional recommended equipment: fielders face mask, cleats, batting gloves. We have a supply of equipment (bats, gloves and helmets) available on loan for the season as needed.

Games and practices:

Games will be played on Wednesdays starting in late April/early May and each team plays on 9 dates concluding early July. The league tries very hard to keep the games within the Northwest suburbs but longer travel may be needed on occasion. At the 8U level all games are machine pitch.

Practices will be held at one of the local parks and are usually 1-2 days per week. AC Fastpitch will provide additional development clinics during the season. This is a fun and affordable way to introduce your daughter to the sport of Fastpitch Softball.

Tournaments: 
Our 8U teams play in two tournaments during the summer. This includes the State Tournament held on July 12-13 (tentatively) and one additional tournament usually held on Fathers Day weekend.  

Coaches:
AC Fastpitch is a non-profit volunteer based organization. As such, we rely on parent volunteers to fill head coaching, assistants and parent helpers. Training is provided to those interested and are ability to field teams depends on parent volunteers. 

Fundraising: 

Fundraising is essential for our organization as it helps offset the cost of our operating expenses. Without fundraising, we would have to significantly raise the price for each player to play. A $100 fundraising commitment check will be collected from each player and will be returned to you when the player fulfills the minimum fundraising requirement each season of play.

Please reach out with any questions.