Spring Coach Pitch Softball (Ages 6-8)

Introducing 8U Coach Pitch Softball – the perfect way for young players to get an exciting introduction to the game of softball! This recreational league is designed for beginners and offers a fun and supportive environment to learn, grow, and stay active.

In the 8U Coach Pitch league, players will get hands-on experience with the fundamentals of the game, all while having a blast out on the field. It’s a great opportunity to meet new friends, develop your skills, and experience the thrill of team sports.

Players can sign up individually and will be placed on teams based on teammate and coach requests, as well as with players with your local are of Spokane/Spokane Valley.

All players receive a complete uniform and coaches are provided with helmets and catcher’s gear to make jumping in a breeze!

If your child is ready to dive into the world of softball, learn the game, and build lasting friendships, 8U Coach Pitch Softball is the perfect place to start. Join us for a season of fun, growth, and teamwork!

Registration OPEN

SEASON DATES: APRIL 14th – JUNE 5th

• Practices start the week of April 14th
• Games start the week of April 21st (8 games)
• Weekend Game & Picture Day Saturday April 26th Plantes Ferry (google maps)
• Season may extend due to field availability and makeup games

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:

Register on or before March 13th for priority placement. Coach request and player requests may not be available after the deadline. **Registration after March 13th will be a waitlist registration

DIVISIONS & FEES:

• 8u Coach Pitch (ages 6,7,8) – $125 per player     

**a non-refundable 3% banking fee and a $1 service fee will be added at the time of check out**

**2025 Age Chart available at the bottom of the page**

PRACTICE/GAME INFORMATION:

• Volunteer coaches will schedule the practice location and time with SIYBS on their scheduled day.
• Total of 8 scheduled games.
• Games will start at 6:00pm on their scheduled day (except for weekend game on Picture Day).
• Schedules are estimated to be released by April 9th.

8u (Coach Pitch)

• 8u will have practices on Tuesday and Thursday for the first week of season 
• Starting the week of April 21st, practices will be on Tuesdays and games will be on Thursdays
• 8u teams will have a 45 minute Weekend Game & Picture Day on April 26th Plantes Ferry (google maps)

Players are assigned to teams based on the high school area chosen in the registration. If there is no team directly in the player’s area, then we will assign to a team that is nearby. Each team will be assigned a home field in their area where they will play at least half of their games. We will make every attempt to schedule other games as close to home as possible. Depending on the number of teams in each area, we may not be able to avoid scheduling games in another part of town.

SIYBS UNIFORM INCLUDES:

• Team Jersey
• Game Pants 
• Visor

PLAYER PROVIDES:

• Athletic Shoes
• Glove
• Bat

SIYBS PROVIDES TEAM:

• Gear Bag (will be turned in at the end of the season)
• Box of softballs for each team

COACH INFORMATION: 

• Coaches Meeting – April 1st at 6:00pm – Zoom Link to be emailed out to all coaches
• Equipment Pick Up – April 2nd – 3rd from 3:00pm – 6:00pm at SIYBS Storage
• Equipment Return – June 10th from 2:30pm – 6:30pm at SIYBS Storage 
• CLICK HERE for Softball Rules

VOLUNTEER COACH:

• A Volunteer Head Coach is needed before a team can be built
• All SIYB coaches are volunteers. For more information on how to become a volunteer coach, contact info@siyb.org
• Volunteer Rec Head Coaches receive 50% off one player’s registration per team coached. The 50% refund will be issued after the season starts.
• Volunteer Coaches will need to have a current background check and Abuse Prevention Certificate on file with SIYBS.
• Coaches will contact registered players after rosters have been posted..

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AGE CHART: