Carl Thornton Park
 1801 W Segerstrom
Santa Ana CA
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Frequently Asked Questions

  
Q. What is SAGSL?
A. SAGSL is volunteer nonprofit organization, dedicated to promoting youth softball within our community. Our goal is to provide fun and supportive environment where children can learn the fundamentals of softball, teamwork and good sportsmanship. For more information on SAGSL, you may visit at
 
Q. When is registration?
A. Registration for the Spring Season will start in October. Please check calendar for exact dates.
 
Q. I registered my daughter for Spring Season, now what happens?
A. You will be contacted by your daughter’s coach sometime in Feb  and they will give you information on practice dates and etc.
 
Q. My daughter has never played softball before. Does SAGSL have a program for her?
A. Yes, absolutely! The SAGSL spring season is a recreational season open to all girls, regardless of experience. The season is designed to be instructional, challenging, and fun!
 
Q. Does SAGSL offer programs other than spring recreational softball?
A. SAGSL is primarily a recreational softball league that encourages participation by all girls, ages 4-16. Our main season is our spring recreational season which runs from February through mid May. SAGSL also offers opportunities for advanced levels of play. All-Star teams are formed at the conclusion of the regular season. These teams play through much of the summer. Our Fall Ball season runs from August through December.
 
Q. Who coaches the teams?
A. Coaches are volunteers. They are mostly parents. In some cases they may be an individual that is interested in coaching a team, but does not have a child on the team.  
 
Q. I am interested in coaching a team. What should I do?
A. You can contact SAGSL president  Tessa Santoro  sagsl08@yahoo.com. You will have to fill out a coaching application. Once we receive your application, you will be considered for coaching. If accepted, you will be required to sign the SAGSL Zero Tolerance form and a coach’s contract 
 
 
Q. I like to buy my daughter a softball bat. What’s the right size?
A.
Use the age guideline as a starting point but height and weight are usually better ways to determine what bat length may work best for you:
Determine Your Bat Length by Weight and Height
 
Your height (inches)
Your weight (pounds)
36-40
41-44
45-48
49-52
53-56
57-60
61-64
65-68
69-72
73+
Bat length
less than 60
26"
27"
28"
29"
29"
 
 
 
 
 
61-70
 
30"
30"
31"
31"
32"
 
 
 
 
121-130
 
29"
29"
30"
30"
31"
32"
33"
33"
 
131-140
 
29"
30"
30"
31"
31"
32"
33"
33"
 
141-150
 
 
30"
30"
31"
31"
32"
33"
33"
 
151-160
 
 
30"
31"
31"
32"
32"
33"
33"
33"
161-170
 
 
 
31"
31"
32"
32"
33"
33"
34"
171-180
 
 
 
 
 
32"
33"
33"
34"
34"
180+
 
 
 
 
 
 
33"
33"
34"
34"
 
Determine Your Bat Length by Age
Age
Bat length
5-7 years old
24"-26"
8-9 years old
26"-28"
10 years old
28"-29"
11-12 years old
30"-31"
13-14 years old
31"-32"
15-16 years old
32"-33"
17+ years old
34"
 
  
Q. I would like to buy my daughter a softball glove. What’s the right size?
A. Kids 12 and under: No larger than 12 inches. Kids 8 and older should try gloves in the 11s, while younger kids (especially if they are smaller) should consider gloves in 9 to 11 inch range.
 
Age
Position
Glove size
Under 8
Infield
9 inches
Under 8
Outfield
11 inches
9-13
Infield
9-10 inches
9-13
Outfield
11-12 inches
High School/Adult
Infield
10 1/2-11 1/2 inches
High School/Adult
Outfield
12-12 1/2 inches
 
Here are some additional tips:
  • Outfielders typically wear larger gloves because the large pocket makes for great catching.
  • Infielders looking for quick transfer often use slightly smaller gloves.
  • Pitchers, like infielders, usually prefer the quick transfer of smaller gloves
  • Middle infielders should look for a shallower pocket within the recommended size range.
 




SAGSL P.O. Box 27783 Santa Ana, CA 92799