This division uses the 11” flex softball which is a softer ball to minimize injury. Players will be taught basic fundamentals to play the game of softball and the rules of the game. The core of the program is to teach while ensuring the players have a lot of fun. Teams are limited to 7 - 8 players to increase the amount of time each player has in the field and at bat. This also reduces the coach to player ratio which increases the effectiveness of instruction. 

Practices will begin in mid April with games starting in May and finishing up in early/mid June. Games and practices are all held at DYC fields.

This division uses the 11” flex softball which is a softer ball to minimize injury. Players will be taught basic fundamentals to play the game of softball and the rules of the game. Player pitching is introduced in this division and is used in conjunction with a mechanical pitching machine. The first two innings feature a player pitcher with machine relief (no walks). The remaining innings feature only the pitching machine. Starting players pitching at this level prepares them for 10U where the players pitch the entire game. The pitching machine develops the hitting ability of the players. 

Practices will begin mid/late March with games starting in late April and finishing up in early/mid June. There will be 6 home and 6 away games ending with a single or double elimination tournament held in mid/late June.

Though this is not a travel league we partner with surrounding towns to put on the season which will require "travel" for games. Practices take place at DYC fields. Games may be played at DYC, Westmont, Woodridge, BRW, and/or Downers Grove fields. We are always looking to add partner towns so this may change but we try to stay close to Darien.

This division uses the 11” softball which is a hard ball. Players will be taught basic fundamentals to play the game of softball and the rules and strategy of the game. This is a 100% player pitched league with walks. Stealing is allowed after the ball crosses home plate, one base at a time but not home, to teach baserunning and to teach catchers how to throw out base runners. 

Practices will begin mid/late March with games starting in late April and finishing up in early/mid June. There will be 6 home and 6 away games ending with a single or double elimination tournament held in mid/late June.

Though this is not a travel league we partner with surrounding towns to put on the season which will require "travel" for games. Practices take place at DYC fields. Games may be played at DYC, Westmont, Woodridge, BRW (Burr Ridge-Willowbrook), Lisle, and/or Downers Grove fields. We are always looking to add partner towns so this may change but we try to stay close to Darien.