Welcome to BBGC Fast Pitch Softball Program. The Bowie Boys & Girls Club (BBGC) offers Fast Pitch Softball for girl’s ages 7-14 years of age in the Fall and Spring. The Fast Pitch Softball program is designed to teach the skills and rules of fast pitch softball while having fun. BBGC Softball also teaches the girl’s self-esteem, good sportsmanship, team work, motivation and confidence.
No player will be permitted to play down in an age group under any circumstances. Players may be permitted to play up an age group with approval of the coach and the commissioner.
***Fall Games are generally on Sundays starting around 1pm. ***
8U Softball
Ages: 7&8 (Age by 8/31/2025)
Games: Bowie/ Anne Arundel County
The 8U program builds on the 6U Program. Teams are kept small, guaranteeing more playing time. They are capped at about 12 players per team. The focus is on basic fundamentals such as throwing, catching, batting, base running and pitching. This is a kid pitch/Coach pitch League, where kid pitch is phased in over the course of the season with 2 innings maximum kid pitch. There are no walks, no tees and players can strike out. Games are not scored. Each child will receive a medal at the end of the season.
Tryouts/Placements: Evaluations in February
Time Commitment: March-June
Practices-Two weekdays a week
Games: One week night and either Sat or Sunday
Equipment needed: Glove, water bottle
Recommended Equipment: Helmet, Face Mask and rubber cleats
BBGC will provide sublimated jersey and visor
10U Softball Recreational League
Ages: 9 & 10 (Age by 8/31/2025)
Games: Bowie/ Anne Arundel County
10U Softball is for children 9 and 10 years old who want to learn to play Fast Pitch Softball. The recreational team will play in the North Community Girls Softball League (NCCGSL). Teams are capped at about 14 players and each player is guaranteed at least 2 innings in the outfield and 2 innings at bat. All Players who register will be placed on a team. Players are not permitted to play up unless the age group they are seeking does not have enough players to field a team or approval by the commissioner.
Tryout/Placements: Evaluation in February
Time commitment: March -June
Practices-Two days per weekday
Games-One weeknight and Saturday
Equipment Needed: Glove, rubber cleats and water bottle
Recommended Equipment: Helmet, Mouth Guard, Face Mask
BBGC will provide sublimated jersey and visor.
12U Softball
Ages: 11 & 12 (Age by 8/31/2025)
Games: Bowie/ Anne Arundel County
Softball is for children 11 and 12 years old who want to learn to play Fast Pitch Softball. The 12U team will play in the North County Community Girls Softball League (NCCGSL). Teams are capped at about 14 players and each player is guaranteed at least 2 innings in the outfield and 2 innings at bat. All Players who register will be placed on a team. Players are not permitted to play up unless the age group they are seeking does not have enough players to field a team or approval by the commissioner.
Tryout/Placements: No Tryouts
Time commitment: February -June
Practices-Two days per weekday
Games-One weeknight and Saturday
Equipment Needed: Glove, rubber cleats, water bottle
Recommended Equipment: Helmet, Mouth Guard, Face Mask
BBGC will provide sublimated jersey and visor
14U Softball
Ages: 13 and 14
Birth dates: 2001, 2002
Games: Bowie/Anne Arundel County
County Softball is for children 13 and 14 years old who want to learn to play Fast Pitch Softball. BBGC plays in the North County Community Softball League (NCCGSL). Teams are capped at about 14 players and each player is guaranteed at least 2 innings in the outfield and 2 innings at bat. All Players who register will be placed on teams according to their age and skills.
Tryout/Placements: Usually start the end of February
Time commitment: February -June
Practices-Two days per weekday
Games-One weeknight and Saturday
Equipment Needed: Glove, rubber cleats, water bottle
Recommended Equipment: Helmet, Mouth Guard, Face Mask
BBGC will provide sublimated jersey and visor
Volunteers are always welcome. Please contact Alphonso Simmons if you are interested in coaching or helping out with Softball @ baseball@bbgc.com.
*Any player that wants to play up must get the approval of the commissioner.
*Refunds are not permitted unless approved by commissioner in rare occasions.
