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Ages 3-4 Toddler T-Ball

Season May 1st - July 1st
The intent of the program is to introduce the kids to the fundamentals of the game and have fun.
This is a recreational program that will have the Columbia Toddler T-ball teams play each other at Columbia Township Park.
Games and practices are limited to 1hr or less to maintain their attention.
Schedule typically consists of one game and one practice per week.

Ages 5-18
Our softball teams play as part of the Lorain County Hot Stove Softball and the Emerald Necklace Fastpitch Softball Association. Home games are played at Columbia Park. Teams travel to other locations in Lorain, Medina, and Cuyahoga Counties . Typically, the furthest a team will travel for a game is approximately 45 minutes.

5-6 year old girls play in the Lorain County Hot Stove Softball Farm League. In this league, the players hit off a tee for the first three innings of each game. In the second half of the game the coach pitches to the player.

7-8 year old girls play in the Lorain County Hot Stove Softball Farm League. In this league, the coach pitches to the player for the first three innings of each game. In the second half of the game the players pitch.

Girls ages 9-18 play in the Emerald Necklace Fastpitch Softball Association. The rules vary slightly for the various age groups.

For all leagues, games typically begin in late April and run through early July. A tournament in July concludes the season. Games are typically scheduled 2 times per week, on weekday and Saturday nights. All practices are schedule at the Manager's discretion and are subject to field availability.