Greater Hudson Valley Softball League

*RECREATION DIVISION" Rule Update - Pitchers in D3 may not pitch more than 2 innings in a game.  Pitching limitation ONLY in RECREATION*

CALLING ALL SOFTBALL PROGRAMS, COACHES, & ADMINISTRATORS!

Now in our 9th season of play, The Greater Hudson Valley Softball League is growing each year.... this Summer is our largest season in league history with over 100 teams participating! We are gearing up for a great Summer playoff tourney & a big Fall! Join US!

Augment your tournament or recreation schedule, play 3 or 33 games – you will need to play 6 games to participate in the playoffs.  Weekday, weeknight, or weekends – single or doubleheaders…. Coaches connect and set the schedule that works best for your families.... 

3 LEVELS OF PLAY - D1 (Top Travel Teams), D2 (Travel Teams), D3 (Recreation Teams w/ Pitching Limitations)

IMPORTANT - NEW AGE REQUIREMENTS FOR USSSA (& USA SOFTBALL) - STARTS THIS FALL

USSSA is transitioning to a September 1 cutoff date for the 2026 season and beyond, starting this Fall Season according to USSSA. This means for the 2026 season, a player's age on September 1, 2025, will determine their eligible division. 

Age Calculator - https://www.usssa.com/fastpitch/ageCalculator

AGE REQUIREMENTS FOR FALL 2025, SPRING 2026, & SUMMER 2026

8U - Player must be born AFTER 8/31/2016 - 30ft Pitch Distance (Kid/Coach Pitch) - 11" Softball

10U - Player Born AFTER 8/31/2014 - 35ft Pitch Distance - 11" Softball

12U - Player Born AFTER 8/31/2012 - 40ft Pitch Distance - 12" Softball

14U - Player Born AFTER 8/31/2010 - 43ft Pitch Distance - 12" Softball

16U - Player Born AFTER 8/31/2008 - 43ft Pitch Distance - 12" Softball

Email the league office - ghvsoftball@gmail.com - if your program runs travel through the end of Fall and this change creates major challenges...

We expect to host multiple levels of play in 8u, 10u, 12u, 14u, & 16u. Like our reputation in baseball, our focus will always be on competitive balance in pairing teams in similar levels in a manageable travel distance.... The GHVSL is ALWAYS focused on development, education, & sportsmanship of coaches, players, and umpires in Dutchess, Putnam, Westchester, Fairfield, Orange, and surrounding areas….

We know you have a choice in your league partner & know we will do our very best to create a safe and fun environment for your kids in Softball.

Never hesitate to reach out with any questions - ghvsoftball@gmail.com - 914-486-9288