About Us
MGSL Mission Statement
MGSL strives to provide girls age 5 to 18 a fun and
challenging fast pitch softball league. Our league is designed for girls to
learn the basics and improve these skills throughout our five age divisions. We
also strive to provide a clean, top-notch facility for our players and fans.
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MGSL History
Manchester Girls Softball League is celebrating its 34th year in 2008
providing recreational softball for girls in Manchester, and the surrounding
communities. MGSL currently has more than 240 girls playing fast pitch softball
under the Babe Ruth charter. The League is divided into five divisions: Mites,
Minors, Juniors, Seniors and U-18. We currently have 20 teams. The league teaches the fundamentals of softball in a fun family
environment.
MGSL Home Field
All games are played at the Padden Field complex located off Bridge
Street Extension. Our complex is one of the best in the city with two lighted
softball fields, outfield fences, dugouts, scoreboards, and the best concession
stand in Manchester.
Season Information
Seniors: Ages 13-16 - The teams begin practices in April with
games starting in late April and ending when school gets out in the middle of
June. Teams will play a 16 game schedule on set weeknights 6:00 PM and some
Sunday afternoons.
Juniors: Ages 11-12 (also 10 year olds who display the basic
skills) - Each team will play a 15 game schedule, with playoffs at the end of
the season. Games are scheduled 2 or 3 times per week at 6:00 PM with some
Saturday games during the month of May and the season ends the middle of June.
Minors: Ages 9-10 (also 8 year olds with prior
experience) - Each team will play 12 games. The schedule will be weeknights and
some weekends. Usually 2 games per week with some Saturday games. The weekday
start times will be at 5:50 with the game time set for 75 minutes.
Mites: Ages 5-8 and first year players. Each team will play a
12 game schedule with a progressive season. Different fundamentals will be
introduced each week with the girls playing a real game with umpires at the end
of the season. This level is strictly fun for the girls as they learn the rules
of the game.
Last Updated
4-14-08
