Welcome to the Lanco Youth Softball League We are the only youth softball program for girls from 8 to 18U serving Lancaster County. At the January 2017 meeting, the existing Donegal Rheems Girls Softball League association members unanimously agreed to combine with the Lancaster girls youth softball association. There are now 18 organizations that are part of our group as we serve to provide a fun, educational and competitive environment for the girls to learn and enjoy the benefits of playing softball. As of January 2021, the league name has been officially changed from the DRGSL to the Lancaster County Girls Softball League (LANCO).
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2023
LANCO Youth
Softball League
Youth Fastpitch Softball in Lancaster County Pennsylvania
(a member of USA Softball www.usasoftballpa.org)
Information for 2023 Season
- Thursday 1/12 - 7 PM Online Meeting (Elections for 2023 Season)
- Thursday 2/16 - 7 PM Online Meeting (# of Teams @ each level due on this day via online form entry)
- Thursday 3/9 - 7 PM Online Meeting (Final Rule Changes for 2023 and league assignments will be approved)
- Thursday 4/6 - Coach Meeting in the LC Suite @ Lancaster Barnstormers - Clipper Magazine Stadium located at 650 N Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603 click here for Google Map:
- Team Rosters and Player Waivers are Due by this date and at least 1 Coach from each team must attend. Rules and Game Balls will be handed out, Schedules will be made available online and can be printed/linked from this web site.
- 8/10U Starts promptly at 6:00 PM (Assistant Coaches Optional but highly recommended)
- 12/14U will start at 7:30 PM right after the 10U meeting (Assistant Coaches Optional but highly recommended)
- Season and Playoff Schedule:
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Season Start |
Season End |
Playoffs Start |
Playoffs End |
| 8U |
4/12 |
6/3 |
Optional In-Season Tournament |
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| 10U |
4/11 |
6/2 |
6/8 |
6/15 |
| 12U |
4/12 |
6/2 |
6/8 |
6/15 |
| 14U |
4/25 |
6/9 |
6/15 |
6/21 |
- Saturday 5/6 - Lancaster Barnstormers Youth Softball Night @ Clipper Magazine Stadium (Coaches/Parents can sign up Players for Free Tickets) - See link in here
- Tournament Flyers see link in Documents
- 4/29-30 Solanco 12/14U
- 5/5 - 5/7 Donegal 12U
- 5/6 - 5/7 Hempfield 14U
- 5/13 Manheim Central 8U (10 Team Max)
- 5/20 Etown 12U
- 5/21 Etown 10U
- 6/2 - 6/4 Donegal 10U Minor
Fall Ball Info 2022
Fall Ball is run by the Susquehanna Valley Umpires Association and you can register using the form by August 7th located HERE
- 8 week schedule with total of 12 games consisting of double headers on Saturday/Sunday starting at 1PM on September 10th for 10/12/14U
- $135 Registration Fee and each team is responsible for paying the umpire $45 for 1 game each week
- Registraion Meeting is scheduled for August 28th 3:00 PM East Petersburg Fire Co.
- Please contact Dave Duckworth 717-682-7516 or at
Playoffs 2022
- Playoffs will start either Thursday/Friday June 9th/10th depending on your Division and will conclude Thursday June 16th
- Championship games are planned for Thursday June 16th (Rain Date is Friday June 17th) at Etown Rheems Complex (Wenger Feeds Athletic Complex) location at 136 Robinson Dr, Elizabethtown, PA 17022
- Parking and Field Locations at Etown are located here: Parking Map
- Finals on Thursday June 16th (If any game is rained out it will move the schedule back one day):
- 10U Minor 6 PM Etown Rheems Field 4
- 10U Major 6 PM Etown Rheems Field 2
- 12U B 6 PM Etown Rheems Field 3
- 14U B 6 PM Etown Rheems Field 1
- 12U A 8 PM Etown Rheems Field 3
- 14U A 8 PM Etown Rheems Field 1
- Game balls and umpire money will be distributed to Coaches (Final Games will be provided on-site)
- Winning Team MUST REPORT SCORE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING GAME and take the game balls and umpire money for the next game.
- If your team can NOT play in the playoffs please notify the league immediately.
- Playoff brackets https://leagueathletics.com/Brackets.asp?org=lancoyouthsoftball.ORG
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# of Teams per Division
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Division
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Postseason
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8
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10U Central
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Top 6 Make 10U Gold Playoffs top 2 get bye
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13
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10U North
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Top 6 from each Division make 10U Silver Playoffs top 2 get bye
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12
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10U South
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Top 6 from each Division make 10U Silver Playoffs top 2 get bye
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6
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12U National
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Top 4 Make 12U A Playoffs
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9
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12U North
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Top 5 Make 12U B Playoffs bottom 2 have "play-in" game
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9
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12U South
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Top 5 Make 12U B Playoffs bottom 2 have "play-in" game
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11
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14U American
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Top 6 Make 14U A Playoffs top 2 get bye
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9
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14U Patriot
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Top 6 Make 14U B Playoffs top 2 get bye
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Board Meeting Schedule for 2022
- Thursday 1/13 - 7 PM Online Meeting (Elections for 2022 Season)
- Thursday 2/10 - 7 PM Online Meeting (# of Teams @ each level due by Friday 2/18 via online form entry)
- Thursday 3/10 - 7 PM Online Meeting (Final Rule Changes for 2022 and league assignments will be approved)
- Thursday 4/7 - Coach Meeting in the LC Suite @ Lancaster Barnstormers - Clipper Magazine Stadium located at 650 N Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603 click here for Google Map:
- Team Rosters and Player Waivers are Due by this date and at least 1 Coach from each team must attend. Rules and Game Balls will be handed out, Schedules will be made available online and can be printed/linked from this web site.
- 8/10U Starts promptly at 6:00 PM (Assistant Coaches Optional but highly recommended)
- 12/14U will start at 7:30 PM right after the 10U meeting (Assistant Coaches Optional but highly recommended)
- Sunday 5/1 - 1:00 PM Game Time for the Youth Softball Day @ Lancaster Barnstormers
- Season will likely start the week of Wednesday 4/13. Playoffs will likely start Friday June 10th and end with Championship Games on Thursday June 16th (Rain Date Friday June 17th) at the Etown Rheems Fields (Wenger Feeds Athletic Complex).
- Final end of season meeting will be determined for August or September depending on availability. There may be an email vote for proposed rule changes.
Tournament/Info Schedule for 2022
Click here for full list of tournament registration forms:
- April 30 - May 1 Solanco Tournament for 10/12/14U
- May 1 - Youth Softball Day @ Lancaster Barnstormers Clipper Stadium for all players
- May 14 - Manheim Central Tournament for 8U
- May 14 - 15 Hempfield Tournament for 12/14U
- May 21 - 22 Etown Tournament for 10/12U
- June 3 - 5 Donegal Tournament for 10U Minor Teams
Fall Player Development 2021
November Clinics available from Nook Sports: Click HERE for details
Fall Ball Info 2021
Fall Ball is run by the Susquehanna Valley Umpires Association and you can register using the form by August 7th located HERE
- 8 week schedule with total of 12 games consisting of double headers on Saturday/Sunday starting at 1PM on September 5th or 6th for 10/12/14U
- $125 Registration Fee and each team is responsible for paying the umpire $45 for 1 game each week
- Registraion Meeting is scheduled for August 22nd 3:00 PM TBD
- Please contact Dave Duckworth 717-682-7516 or at
Board Meeting Schedule for 2021
- Thursday 1/7 - 7 PM Online Meeting (Elections for 2021 Season)
- Thursday 2/11 - 7 PM Online Meeting (# of Teams @ each level due by Friday 2/19 via online form entry)
- Thursday 3/11 - 7 PM Online Meeting (Final Rule Changes for 2021 and league assignments will be approved)
- Thursday 4/8 - Coach Meeting @ Nook Sports 75 Champ Blvd, Manheim, PA 17545 click here for Google Map:
- Team Rosters and Player Waivers are Due by this date and at least 1 Coach from each team must attend. Rules and Game Balls will be handed out, Schedules will be made available online and can be printed/linked from this web site.
- 8/10U Starts promptly at 6:00 PM (Assistant Coaches Optional but highly recommended)
- 12/14U will start at 7:30 PM right after the 10U meeting (Assistant Coaches Optional but highly recommended)
- Season will likely start the week of Wednesday 4/14. Playoffs will likely start Friday June 11th and end with Championship Games on Thursday June 17th (Rain Date Friday June 18th) at the Etown Rheems Fields (Wenger Feeds Athletic Complex).
- Final end of season meeting will be determined for August or September depending on availability. There may be an email vote for proposed rule changes.
2020 Season Cancelled
Due the Covid-19 statewide and school shutdown, in the interest of safety the Board of the Donegal Rheems Girls Softball League has determined it is in our best interests to cancel the 2020 Spring Season which includes all Association Tournaments. We are still planning to work with the Umpires Association for the Fall Ball League, more information will be made as soon as it is available.
2020 Clinic Info
- Nook Sports 18-10U Throwing and Catching Technique Clinic: Register here
2020 Fall Ball Info
Fall Ball is run by the Susquehanna Valley Umpires Association and you can register using the form by August 7th located HERE
- 7 week schedule with total of 12 games consisting of double headers on Saturday/Sunday starting at 1PM on September 5th or 6th for 10/12/14U
- $125 Registration Fee and each team is responsible for paying the umpire $45 for 1 game each week
- Registraion Meeting is scheduled for August 23rd 3:00 PM at GEARS in Etown every team must have a representative attend.
- Please contact Dave Duckworth 717-682-7516 or at
Nook Sports is running a Fall Tee Ball League for Girls and Boys age 5-6, see the link below to sign up:
Board Meeting Schedule for 2020
- Wednesday 1/8 - 7 PM @ 600 Olde Hickory Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601 Meeting is in the Forebay Room building adjacent to the Pool. (Elections for 2020 Season)
- Thursday 2/6 - 7 PM @ 600 Olde Hickory Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601 (# of Teams @ each level due by Friday 2/21 via online form entry)
- Thursday 3/5 - 7 PM @ 600 Olde Hickory Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601 (Final Rule Changes for 2020 and league assignments will be approved )
- Thursday 4/9 - Coach Meeting @ Hempfield High School - 200 Stanley Ave in LGI Room 2. Enter in the front of the building from Stanley Ave and follow signs to the LGI Rooms. Team Rosters and Player Waivers are Due by this date and at least 1 Coach from each team must attend, you will also need to fill out the USA Softball Team Registration Form (ASA is now USA Softball) - Rules and Game Balls will be handed out, Schedules are available online and can be printed/linked from this web site.
- 8/10U Starts promptly at 6:00 PM (Assistant Coaches Optional but highly recommended)
- 12/14U will start at 7:30 PM right after the 10U meeting (Assistant Coaches Optional but highly recommended)
- Season will likely start the week of Wednesday 4/15. Playoffs will likely start Friday June 12th and end with Championship Games on Thursday June 18th (Rain Date Friday June 19th) at the Etown Rheems Fields (Wenger Feeds Athletic Complex).
- Final end of season meeting will be determined for August or September depending on availability. There may be an email vote for proposed rule changes.
Tournament/Clinic Schedule for 2020
Click here for full list of tournament registration forms:
- FREE SVUA Pitching Clinic: Contact Midge Scholl
you must register beforehand
- Columbia Armory 229 Walnut St Columbia, Pa
- When. Sat Feb 22 ( Snow date. Sat Feb 29)
- 2 sessions starting at 11:00 am and 12:00 noon
- Nook Softball Clinics
- Nook Recreation Indoor Softball Tournament (like DRGSL teams) April 19th for 12/14U
- Donegal/Mt. Joy Early Season Tournament (Nicole Bomberger Memorial) April 24th - 26th for 10U Minor Only
- Conestoga Valley Tournament (Buckskin Blast) May 16th - 17th for 12/14U @ Strasburg Jaycee Park
- Etown Tournament May 30th - 31st for10/12U
- Penn Manor/Molly Curtis Memorial
- End of the Season 8U Tournament - After 8U Season concludes dates/schedule to follow
- Garrett Field/Nook Tournaments typically for Travel, Club or JO teams
2019 Playoff Champions
10U Major (Central Division) - Solanco Black
10U Minor (North/South/West Divisions) - Etown Black
12U A (National Division) - LS Pioneers
12U B ( North/South Divisions) - Manheim Twp Lightning
14U A (American Division) - LS Pioneers
14U B (Patriot Division) - Etown Blue
8U Playoff Tournament Champs - Etown Blue
2019 Playoffs and Fall Ball
- Playoffs will start on Friday 6/14 for 10U Divisions and Monday 6/17 for 12/14U Divisions. You can see the Brackets for these teams and the 8U End of Season Tournament (once the season and standings are complete) HERE
- The Championship Finals is scheduled for Thursday June 20th (makeup date is Friday June 21st) at the Etown Rheems Complex (Food Stand will be Open) located HERE
- Please make sure you adhere to the parking map located HERE
- Fall Ball is run by the Susquehanna Umpires Association and you can register using the form by August 5th located HERE
- 7 week schedule with total of 12 games consisting of double headers on Saturday/Sunday starting at 1PM on September 7th for 10/12/14U
- $125 Registration Fee and each team is responsible for paying the umpire $45 for 1 game each week
- Registraion Meeting is scheduled for August 18th 3:00 PM at GEARS in Etown every team must have a representative attend.
Board Meeting Schedule for 2019
- Thursday 1/10 - 7 PM @ Cargas Systems 1310 Marshall Ave, Lancaster, PA 17601
- Thursday 2/7 - 7 PM @ Cargas Systems (# of Teams @ each level due by Friday 2/22 via online form entry)
- Thursday 3/7 - 7 PM @ Cargas Systems (Final Rule Changes for 2019 and league assignments will be approved )
- Thursday 4/4 - Coach Meeting @ Hempfield High School - 200 Stanley Ave in LGI Room 2. Enter in the front of the building from Stanley Ave and follow signs to the LGI Rooms. Team Rosters and Player Waivers are Due by this date and at least 1 Coach from each team must attend, you will also need to fill out the USA Softball Team Registration Form (ASA is now USA Softball) - Rules and Game Balls will be handed out, Schedules are available online and can be printed/linked from this web site.
- 10U Starts promptly at 6:00 PM (8U & Assistant Coaches Optional but highly recommended)
- 12/14U will start at 7:30 PM right after the 10U meeting (Assistant Coaches Optional but highly recommended)
- Season will start the week of Monday 4/15. Playoffs will likely start Friday June 14th and end with Championship Games on Thursday June 20th (Rain Date Friday June 21st) at the Etown Rheems Fields (Wenger Feeds Athletic Complex).
- Final end of season meeting will be determined for August or September depending on availability. There may be an email vote for proposed rule changes.
Tournament Schedule for 2019
Click here for full list of tournament registration forms:
2018 Playoff Champions
(See Playoff Brackets Here: Select Division to see details)
10U Major (Central Division) - Warwick Thunder
10U Minor (North/South/West Divisions) - St. Joe Angels
12U A (National Division) - SWS Pioneers
12U B ( North/South Divisions) - Donegal Tribe Black
14U A (American Division) - SWS Pioneers
14U B (Patriot Division) - CV Lady Bucks
8U Playoff Tournament Champs - Etown Black
Tournament Schedule for 2018
Click here for full list of tournament registration forms:
Season Schedule for 2018
- Final Team Registrations due by Friday 2/16 so schedule can be created. No payments or rosters needed just yet but we need to know Team Name, Division Level, Field(s) Available and etc. Use the link here to register your team.
- 8/10/12U Season Starts on Wednesday 4/18
- 14U Season Starts the week of Monday 4/30
- 8U Games are on Wednesday & Saturday
- 10U Games are on Tuesday & Thursday
- 12U Games are on Monday & Wednesday
- 14U Games are on Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
- Possible 18U will begin in Mid June after playoffs are done.
- Softball Night @ Lancaster Barnstormers will be Wednesday 6/13.
- Playoffs for all ages (except 8U) of teams that qualify will begin Friday 6/15 and conclude with Final Championship Games on Thursday 6/21 (Rain Date is Friday 6/22) @ Etown Rheems Field Complex
Fall Ball 2018
Fall Ball will again be run by the Susquehanna Umpires Association starting on first weekend after Labor Day on Saturday September 8th and go for 7 weeks. See Flyer
- Registration for 10/12/14U teams are due by August 10th.
- $125 Team Registration Fee and each team is responsible for paying the umpires for 1 - $45 game fee for each week
- Games will be double headers begininng at 1PM on Saturdays or Sundays.
- Team Registration Meeting is August 19th 3 PM @ GEARS in Etown
Contact Dave Duckworth 717-682-7516 or
if you have any questions.
Softball Clinic 2018
Board Meeting Schedule for 2018
- Thursday 1/4 - 7 PM @ Millersville Brethern In Christ Church located at 3116 Blue Rock Road, Lancaster PA, 17603
- Thursday 2/1 - 7 PM @ Cargas Systems (# of Teams @ each level due by 2/16 via online form entry)
- Thursday 3/1 - 7 PM @ Cargas Systems (Final Rule Changes for 2018 and league assigments will be approved )
- Thursday 4/5 - Coach Meeting @ Hempfield High School - 200 Stanley Ave in LGI Room 2. Enter in the front of the building from Stanley Ave and follow signs to the LGI Rooms. Rosters and Player Waivers are Due by this date and at least 1 Coach from each team must attend, you will also need to fill out the USA Softball Team Registration Form (ASA is now USA Softball) - Rules and Game Balls will be handed out, Schedules are available online and can be printed/linked from this web site.
- 10U Starts promptly at 6:00 PM (8U & Assistant Coaches Optional but highly recommended)
- 12/14U will start at 7:30 PM right after the 10U meeting (Assistant Coaches Optional but highly recommended)
- Thursday 8/2 - starting at 6PM @ Millersville Brethern In Christ Church located at 3116 Blue Rock Road, Lancaster PA, 17603. Social Hour will be from 6 to 7 PM with snacks and refreshments, then the board meeting will begin at 7 PM. This is the last meeting of the season where we will discuss officer nominations for 2018, season wrap up, potential rule changes and schedule for 2019 season
- September will have an email vote for proposed rule changes
2017 Final Board Meeting of Season
Thursday 8/3 - starting at 6PM @ Millersville Brethern In Christ Church located at 3116 Blue Rock Road, Lancaster PA, 17603. Social Hour will be from 6 to 7 PM with snacks and refreshments, then the board meeting will begin at 7 PM. This is the last meeting of the season where we will discuss officer nominations for 2017, season wrap up, potential rule changes, fall ball and schedule for 2018 season.
2017 Fall Ball
The Susquehanna Valley Umpire Assoication will be running the Fall Softball League. Click here for the Registration Form to enter your Association/Team Level to play. The deadline is August 8th and can be submitted at the August Board Meeting on Thursday August 3rd
2017 Playoff Champs
10U Major - Solanco Black
10U Minor - Etown White
12U A - SWS Pioneers
12U B - Manheim Central Barons
14U Gold - Manheim Township
14U Silver - Pequea Valley Braves
8U Tournament Champs - SWS Blue Angels
Enter Score Results
- ONLY the WINNING Team will enter the Score Results, if the score is tied the HOME team will enter results.
- To ENTER RESULTS:
- Sign In at the Top Right of the page using your email address and password.
- Select TEAMS from the Menu on the Tabs at the Top of the page.
- Select RESULTS from the Menu pages on the left.
- On the Team Results page, find the game you wish to edit and click on the "EDIT" icon to the right of the game.
- Past or Current Games will only show up
- Enter the score or any additional result changes.
- Click "SUBMIT" to confim changes.
Commissioners for 2017
- 10U Central - Todd Miller (Donegal)
(823-1613)
- 10U North - Bill Souders (St. Joe)
(917-3755)
- 10U South - Alicea Binkley (Conestoga Valley)
(419-0450)
- 10U West - Rob Grinnell (Etown)
(395-4116)
- 12U National - Jeremy Tshudy (Penn Manor)
(471-8031)
- 12U North - Jim Summers (Ephrata)
(587-1635)
- 12U South - Bill Gilbert (Columbia)
(715-4283)
- 14U East - Diane Bragg (Pequea Valley)
(945-2911)
- 14U West - Don Martzall (Manheim Central)
(342-8392)
Board Meeting Schedule for 2017
- Thursday 1/5 - 7 PM @ Cargas Systems -1310 Marshall Ave, Lancaster, PA 17601
- Thursday 2/2 - 7 PM @ Cargas Systems (# of Teams @ each level due by 2/16 via email)
- Thursday 3/2 - 7 PM @ Cargas Systems (Final Rule Changes for 2017 and league assigments will be approved )
- Thursday 4/6 - Coach Meeting @ Hempfield High School - 200 Stanley Ave in LGI Room 1. Enter in the front of the building from Stanley Ave and follow signs to the LGI Rooms. (Rosters are Due by this date and at least 1 Coach from each team must attend, you will also need to fill out the USA Softball Team Registration Form (ASA is now USA Softball) - Rules and Game Balls will be handed out, Schedules are available online and can be printed/linked from this web site)
- 10U Starts promptly at 6:00 PM (8U & Assistant Coaches Optional but highly recommended)
- 12/14U will start at 7:30 PM right after the 10U meeting (Assistant Coaches Optional but highly recommended)
- Thursday 8/3 - starting at 6PM @ Millersville Brethern In Christ Church located at 3116 Blue Rock Road, Lancaster PA, 17603. Social Hour will be from 6 to 7 PM with snacks and refreshments, then the board meeting will begin at 7 PM. This is the last meeting of the season where we will discuss officer nominations for 2017, season wrap up, potential rule changes and schedule for 2018 season
- September will have an email vote for proposed rule changes
Season Schedule for 2017
- Final Team Registrations due by Thursday 2/16 so schedule can be created. No payments or rosters needed just yet but we need to know Team Name, Division Level, Field(s) Available and etc. Use the link here to register your team or download the Team Registration form in Documents Tab and submit via email to League Officers.
- 8/10/12U Season Starts the week after Easter on Wednesday 4/19
- 14U Season Starts the week of Monday 5/1
- 8U Games are on Wednesday & Saturday
- 10U Games are on Tuesday & Thursday
- 12U Games are on Monday & Wednesday
- 14U Games are on Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
- Possible 18U will begin in Mid June after playoffs are done.
- Playoffs for all ages (except 8U) of teams that qualify will begin Friday 6/16 and conclude with Final Championship Games on Thursday 6/22 (Rain Date is Friday 6/24) @ Etown Rheems Field Complex
Free Coaches Clinic
- Spooky Nook is offering a Free Coaches Clinic for any local Rec coaches so they can be prepared for the upcoming season on Sunday April 2nd starting at 7 PM. In order to attend you must Pre-Register at the following link: http://www.spookynooksports.com/schedule/nook-softball-rec-coaches-clinic
- This session is highly recommended for all coaches at all levels to attend; the clinic will be instructed by the following people:
- Todd Garber (Nook Gold Head, Director of Coaching & former L-S Head Baseball State Champion Coach)
- Mike Lichtenwalner (Nook Gold Assistant Coach)
- Christina Aulbach (Director of Softball & Nook 10U Head Coach)
Tournament Schedule for 2017
Click here for full list of tournament registration forms:
- Penn Manor/Molly Curtis Memorial May 5th - 7th for 8/10U
- South Lebanon Tournament on May 6th - 7th for 10/12U
- Penn Manor/Molly Curtis Memorial - Mothers Day Madness May 12th - 14th for 12/14U
- Columbia Tournament on May 19th - 21st for 8/10U
- Columbia Tournament on June 2nd - 4th for 12/14U
- Etown Tournament on June 10th - 11th for10/12U
- South Lebanon Tournament on June 10th - 11th for 14U
- Annville-Cleona Tournament on June 10th - 11th for 14U
- Annville-Cleona Tournament on June 24th for 10U
See Documents for a list of Tournaments, Playoffs and other files
Please note that the Playing Rules and League By Laws have been updated per the latest votes
by Master Admin posted 02/23/2017 |
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