Announcement
How are Recreation Softball teams selected?
The manner in which Recreation Softball teams are selected differs depending upon whether the division is a “teaching” division or a “competitive” division (i.e., if standings are kept).
For the younger “teaching” divisions (i.e., T-Ball, Coach Pitch, Rookie), teams are selected by the MSO Softball Committee following registration. Girls are allowed to request one friend with whom they would like to be paired and these request are honored as much as possible. In addition, in an effort to keep friends together, girls are generally teamed up with other girls from their school. As the focus in the T-Ball / Coach Pitch division is on learning the game of softball and having fun, competitive balance is not a major factor in selecting teams. Since the Rookie Division will keep standings and have playoffs, more attention is paid to competitive balance when forming these teams.
For the older “competitive” divisions (i.e., Junior, Senior), competitive balance teams is the primary factor considered when selecting team. Following registration, all players must participate in a short skills evaluation session after which coaches select their teams in a draft. This system has proven the most effective way to ensure that fair teams are formed in the older divisions.
