Girls Softball
GRACEAC Softball
Faith • Teamwork • Skill Development • Sportsmanship
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
GRACEAC Softball is a school-based team sport where member schools compete against one another in a league format.
The program is designed to:
- Develop softball skills and fundamentals
Build teamwork and friendships
Encourage confidence and growth
Promote sportsmanship and respect
Provide a positive GRACEAC athletic experience
TEAM STRUCTURE
GRACEAC offers to softball to middle school students
6th/8th Grade League
Schools must have a minimum of:
11 players for the 6th-8th Grade League
If a school cannot field its own team, the Athletic Director should work with nearby GRACEAC schools to arrange an approved merger.
SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAM
Each school manages its own team details, including:
Coach selection
Practice locations
Practice schedules
Team uniforms
GRACEAC provides:
Game schedules
League rules
Tournament administration
Standings and postseason seeding
SEASON INFORMATION
Spring Season
Practices Begin: Early to Mid-March
Practice Limits
Preseason
- Up to 3 practices per week
Maximum 6 hours per week
Regular Season
- Up to 3 practices per week
- Maximum 6 hours per week
Regular season games typically begin after Spring Break.
Postseason tournaments will be completed before Memorial Day weekend.
GAME INFORMATION
Game Schedule
GRACEAC will attempt to schedule games on:
- Mon-Thur and occasional Saturdays
Game Times
Weeknight Games: 5:00–5:30 PM
Saturday Games: 9:00 AM
GAME FORMAT
6th-8th Grade
- 5 innings or 70 minutes
- No new inning begins after 70 minutes
- Drop-dead time: 80 minutes at the next dead ball
- Official score will revert to the last completed inning
POSTSEASON TOURNAMENT
Tournament games will follow full inning formats:
6th-8th Grade: 6 innings
Additional tournament rules:
- No time limit unless the maximum game time is reached
- Mercy rule remains in effect when applicable
If extra innings are required, the Kansas City Rule will apply:
- Each team begins the inning with a runner on second base
For non-championship games:
- If a second game is needed the same evening, drop-dead time rules may apply.
MINIMUM PLAYING TIME
GRACEAC believes every athlete deserves meaningful participation and opportunities to develop.
Each student-athlete must receive:
Two complete defensive innings (6 outs) in the field
One at-bat
Free substitutions are permitted to help ensure athletes receive meaningful playing opportunities throughout the season.
GRACEAC Softball Mission
The GRACEAC Softball Program provides student-athletes with an opportunity to learn the game, develop skills, build friendships, and compete with faith, dignity, and sportsmanship.
Join GRACEAC Softball!
Learn the game, grow your skills, represent your school, and experience the joy of being part of a team.
Play Together. Grow Together. Compete with Heart.
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