History

The Talleyville Girls Softball League was founded as a neighborhood league in 1969 by three mothers who recognized the need for an organized after-school program for girls who had the desire to play softball. Games were played after school at Channin Elementary School and were coached solely by women (no men were permitted to be involved). Teams were organized by geographic location with no tryouts or drafting.

After several years of this informal approach, the league developed the organizational structure that still exists today. By 1979, the league was sanctioned by the Amateur Softball Association (A.S.A.) In 2005, the league was granted “Non-Profit Status” and switched to PONY softball.

The league has grown both in size and reputation every year. Talleyville sponsors travel teams, which have competed nationally and the recreational league continues to provide opportunities for young girls to learn the sport and cultivate friendships.

Objectives

• To teach sportsmanship within the context of a competitive environment
• To provide the opportunity to make friendships
• To improve and perfect softball skills
• To have fun

Structure

The Recreational League has four divisions and the Travel Teams compete outside the league. The Recreational League is divided as follows, with January 1 as the age-determining date for each division:

Pony Division Girls from ages 5 through 8

Junior-1 Division Girls ages 8 to 10

Junior-2 Division Girls ages 10 and 12

Senior Division Girls from age 13 through 18

The Talleyville Travellers are comprised of competitive teams under PONY guidelines in the following divisions: 10-and-under, 12-and-under, 14-and-under, 16-and-under and 18-and under.