USA SOFTBALL AGE QUALIFICATIONS

A player’s age as of September 1st now determines the age a player is eligible to compete the following year. This cutoff date update will more closely align with most school cutoff dates, allowing players to most often play with those in the same grade.

South Middleton Youth Softball League will follow USA Softball’s age qualifications, which are listed on the chart below and goes into effect annually beginning September 1st, and apply to both the Fall and Spring seasons.

USA Softball encourages players and leagues to play within the age qualifications. South Middleton Youth Softball has implemented a no play up policy. Individuals may petition the league's Board of Directors if they would like to play up a division. Playing up is not guaranteed and is subject to space in the division, demonstrated player ability 

A player who does not fit into the age group division will not be permitted to play down.

Please refer to the USA Softball Age Eligibility Chart to determine which age your player is eligible to participate.
The below charts represent the 2025 (9/1/24-8/31/25) playing seasons.

West Shore Minors - Member Organizations

Big Springs
Camp Hill
Carlisle
Cedar Cliff
Cumberland Valley
Dillsburg
East Pennsboro
Upper Allen/Mechanicsburg
Red Land
South Middleton