T-Ball Softball (Ages 4-6)
T-Ball Softball (ages 4-6) is a non-competitive, instructional program for 5-6 year olds to learn the basic fundamentals of softball. All batters will hit the ball from a batting tee in the early part of the season. As the coaches see progress they will begin to introduce the girls to pitched balls. Coaches are stationed beyond the infielders to provide instruction to the defensive players. Players will rotate through the different infield and outfield positions to learn all aspects of fielding. The ability to make a defensive play is emphasized over the ability to score runs. All players are in the field every inning, scores are not kept and there are no strikeouts. A soft safety ball is used for all games and practices.
The goals of this program are to generate interest in the softball program and provide instruction in the basic fundamentals of softball. A safe and supportive atmosphere with lots of parental involvement is highly encouraged.
Manager Pitch Softball (Ages 8 & Under)
Manager Pitch Softball (otherwise known as 8 and Under) is instructional yet still gives the girls a bit of a competitive experience. The emphasis is on improving basic softball skills. While batting, a coach will deliver pitches. The girls will be encouraged to swing at good pitches and put the ball in play. While fielding, the girls will rotate positions and be encouraged to make the proper throws, catches and/or tags. A standard 11" softball is introduced at this level.
Tournament teams are developed at this level to allow for advanced play through the month of July.
Minors Fast Pitch Softball (Ages 10 & Under)
The Brad-Mar-Pine Fast Pitch program is structured to assist in the development of players who wish to prepare themselves for future fast pitch school softball teams or wish to play at a higher level of softball.
Our 10 & under Minors Fast Pitch program provides an introduction to the fast pitch game for girls in a competitive yet instructional environment. Basic skill development and an understanding of the game are emphasized at this level. The girls will start to develop fast pitch specific pitching, hitting and base running skills using an 11" softball. After four balls the coach pitches to the batter. Girls will play and learn multiple positions. Brad-Mar-Pine Athletic Association is a member of the Greater Pittsburgh Girls Softball League for all fast pitch ages. The GPGSL provides league competition with associations throughout the western Pennsylvania area. A Brad-Mar-Pine tournament team will be formed and try-outs will be held. The tournament team will play in various tournaments in the Pittsburgh region from May through July. Majors Fast Pitch Softball (Ages 12 & Under)
The Brad-Mar-Pine Fast Pitch program is structured to assist in the development of players who wish to prepare themselves for future fast pitch school softball teams or wish to play at a higher level of softball.
Our 12 & under Majors Fast Pitch program provides further skill development and a more in-depth understanding of the game. The girls are introduced to a regulation 12" softball and pitching at this level can be very competitive with pitch speeds reaching 50 mph and above. Girls will continue to play and learn multiple positions.
Brad-Mar-Pine Athletic Association is a member of the Greater Pittsburgh Girls Softball League for all fast pitch ages. The GPGSL provides league competition with associations throughout the western Pennsylvania area.
A Brad-Mar-Pine tournament team will be formed and try-outs will be held. The tournament team will play in various tournaments in the Pittsburgh region from May through July.
Juniors Fast Pitch Softball (Ages 15 & Under)
The Brad-Mar-Pine 15 & under Juniors Fast Pitch program provides a competitive environment for girls to test their skills against other top area players in an atmosphere more relaxed than that of school or travel teams. At this age level BMP cooperates with McCandless and Ingomar Athletic Associations to form joint teams that represent the North Allegheny area.
Brad-Mar-Pine Athletic Association is a member of the Greater Pittsburgh Girls Softball League for all fast pitch ages. The GPGSL provides league competition with associations throughout the western Pennsylvania area.
Seniors Fast Pitch Softball (Ages 18 & Under)
The Brad-Mar-Pine 18 & under Seniors Fast Pitch program provides a competitive environment for girls to test their skills against other top area players in an atmosphere more relaxed than that of school or travel teams. At this age level BMP cooperates with McCandless and Ingomar Athletic Associations to form joint teams that represent the North Allegheny area. Teams in the 18U level have larger rosters to enable them to accommodate demands on the girls' time outside of softball.
Brad-Mar-Pine Athletic Association is a member of the Greater Pittsburgh Girls Softball League for all fast pitch ages. The GPGSL provides league competition with associations throughout the western Pennsylvania area.