Ruud Softball League

Welcome to the Horizon Ruud Softball League — a competitive 10U & 12U weeknight youth fastpitch league hosted at Sprowls Horizon Sports Park, featuring a 10-game regular season + single-elimination playoffs. This league is built for travel fastpitch teams seeking premium turf fields, certified umpires, and a consistent weeknight schedule that avoids weekend tournament conflicts.

Season Structure

Spring Season: Feb 24 – Apr 28 (10 weeks)

Playoffs: May 5 & 12 (single-elimination)

Game Night: Tuesdays (Fastpitch Softball)

Game Slots: 5:30 PM & 7:45 PM

Format: 10 regular-season games + playoffs (all teams qualify)

Divisions

10U Division (Ages 9–10)

12U Division (Ages 11–12)

Target roster size: 12 players per team

Pricing

Standard Team Fee: $1,950 per team per season

Early Registration (Black Friday Special): $1,600 per team

Fee Includes:

Turf field rental & lighting

Certified fastpitch umpires (2 for 12U, 1 for 10U)

New game balls (11" for 10U, 12" for 12U)

On-site league staff (site supervisor)

Real-time digital schedules, standings, and playoff brackets

End-of-season awards

Teams provide their own uniforms and gear.
Optional: teams may access our uniform sponsor program for discounted new uniforms.

Rules & Gameplay

All games follow USSSA Fastpitch Softball rules with appropriate age-specific adjustments. Key standards include:

Pitching distance: 35 ft (10U), 40 ft (12U)

Ball size: 11” (10U) / 12” (12U) optic yellow softballs

Look-Back Rule enforced across all divisions

USSSA-approved bats only

6 innings or 1h30 time limit (mercy rules apply)

Ties allowed in regular season; international tiebreaker used in playoffs

Team Requirements

Teams must provide:

Active liability/accident insurance (required before opening day)

SafeSport-certified coaches

Completed background checks for all adult coaches/volunteers (annual)

During registration, coaches verify compliance and upload required documents.

Game-Day Experience

Sprowls Horizon Sports Park provides state-of-the-art turf fastpitch fields with adjustable configurations, LED lighting, a dedicated site supervisor, and a professional, family-friendly environment. All communication—including schedules, score updates, lightning delays, and playoff announcements—will be managed through Playpass.

Why Choose Horizon Fastpitch Softball League?

Weeknight-only format eliminates weekend tournament conflicts

Professional-grade turf facility with premium lighting

Certified umpires & structured operations

Digital scheduling, standings, scoring, and alerts

Consistent, reliable league experience your players and families can count on

Join us this Spring for a premium fastpitch softball experience built for competitive teams, committed coaches, and passionate families.