ABGSL is a USA Softball-affiliated, recreational, all-volunteer league that organizes fastpitch softball teams for girls and gender-expansive youth in kindergarten through 9th grade. We emphasize safety, sound skill development, fun, and participation for every player, regardless of skill level or previous experience. League graduates are prepared to play fastpitch softball at both recreational and competitive levels, and many go on to high school, college, intramural, or tournament team softball.

ABGSL teams are grouped into divisions based on grade in school. Each division focuses on teaching a developmentally-appropriate set of skills, described below. All divisions play games under ABGSL rules, which are based on the standard USA Softball rules but modified to be division-specific.

Micro Division (Grades K & 1):  A great introduction to team sports and the game of softball. Practices and games are held on Saturday mornings. Teams are kept small to ensure that each player is actively involved while practicing batting or fielding. The emphasis is on fun, safety, and learning to develop team spirit with new friends. Parents enjoy socializing while watching their children have fun learning to play softball.

Younger Division (Grades 2 & 3):  All the basic softball skills are taught and extended, such as throwing, batting, base running, playing different positions, and using the glove to catch grounders, pop flies and line drives. Pitching machines keep the ball hittable. Practices and games move to three times per week (two weekday afternoons and Saturday). All team members bat and players rotate through all positions. The emphasis is on fun, participation and skill development.

Middle Division (Grades 4 & 5):  Middle division marks the transition from coach-modified fastpitch to true fastpitch. Players are given the opportunity to learn how to pitch and how to catch live pitching. Players learn more advanced softball techniques and general game strategy, including sliding, stealing, run downs, and double plays. 

Older Division (Grades 6–9):  Players pitch and play proceeds according to standard USA Softball rules with minor modifications. Teams play other ABGSL teams and may also play teams from recreational leagues in the area. Players rotate through infield and outfield positions and are assured of 4 innings of play per game.

Sting Competitive Summer/Fall Program: ABGSL runs a competitive softball program in the summer and fall for our players who can't get enough softball. Complete details can be found on our Sting page.