What is PHGSA?
It is not for profit organization
formed for the sole purpose of
providing a structure for girls to get to
know, understand, and play the
game of softball. It is operated solely by
volunteers to promote the
character and friendship building organized
team sports can bring.
What are the age
groups?
Slow Pitch (In-house league) Age as of August 1
6 - 8
Mighty Mites
9 - 10 Juniors
11 - 14 Intermediates
15 - 19 Seniors
Fast Pitch (Travel league) Age as of January 1
10 & under
12 & under
15 & under
18 & under
Where are the games
played?
Most slow pitch games are
played at Penn Hills Park or
Shenandoah school fields, sometimes at Universal
field.
How are league rules
determined?
American Softball
Association (ASA) is the governing
body for our league, with modifications as
appropriate.
What is a typical
season?
Sign-ups, tryouts
and team draft are usually run from February
to mid-March. Teams are formed
mid-March and practices
may begin. Opening day is typically
first weekend in May and
the season is usually complete by end
of June. Tournaments
are typically through July.
