AGSA Recreational League

2026 Registration:  Through March 1

• Open to girls Pre-K - 6th grade.
• Registration is based on current grade for the 2025-2026 school year.
• March 2 is a hard deadline for registration and team placement will prioritize players registered by this date. 
• Beginning March 3, anyone who missed the deadline can sign up for a wait list. Teams will be filled from the wait list on a first-come, first-serve basis until rosters are complete.
• Rosters will have no more than 12 girls per team, unless there are extenuating circumstances or uneven registration numbers; this will be at the discretion of the Rec League Commissioner.

Age Divisions and Fees

PreK/K (Tee Ball): $39
1st/2nd:  $110 (coach pitch)
3rd/4th:  $149 (player/coach pitch)
5th-6th:  $149 (player pitch)

League placement is based on the player's grade during the current school year. Players may play above (but not below) their grade level. AGSA reserves the right move players to the appropriate age division.

There is a $20 discount for each additional player from the same family. Financial assistance is available with an approved scholarship application. Refunds must be approved by the AGSA board. Please contact board@amesgirlssoftball.org with questions.

Late registrants may sign up to join a wait list; any available spaces on teams will be filled from the waitlist on a first-come, first serve basis until all rosters are complete. Rosters will be capped at 12 girls per team. Please contact the Rec League Commissioner with questions.

Teams are formed in early March, once coaches have been confirmed for all teams. The girls are randomly placed on softball teams, with an effort to evenly distribute pitchers/catchers and players from each grade level. Every effort is made to accommodate carpooling requests; however, placement cannot be guaranteed. Coaches will receive a roster at the beginning of the season and are responsible for contacting their team.

*Note: If you have unpaid registration fees from a previous season, your daughter will not be assigned to a team until all fees are paid in full. Financial assistance is available with an approved scholarship application.

What to Expect

• Practices begin in late March/early April, weather permitting.
• Games will begin April 21st for the older divisions. Games are played on weeknights with 5:15p & 6:45p start times.
  • 1/2 Grade games are typically held on Tues/Thurs
  • 3/4 Grade games are typically held on Mon/Thurs
  • 5/6 Grade games are typically held on Tues/Fri
  • Tee Ball Games are TBD
• Practice dates and times are held at the discretion of the coach; we cannot guarantee that these will not conflict with other activities your child may be participating in.
• Coaches are volunteers and are encouraged to schedule two contacts per week (game or practice).
• CIRL will be hosting a short tournament at the end of the season this will be July 9, 10, and 12. 
• Smoking is prohibited on all AGSA and CIRL facilities.

Equipment & Uniforms

• Players are required to bring their own glove and wear appropriate athletic clothing. Jewelry is not permitted to be worn during games and should not be worn at practice if it can be avoided.
• Uniform Shirts are provided by the league.
• Players are encouraged to use their own bats and helmets; however, coaches are given a selection of bats and batting helmets for team use so purchasing these items is not rqeuired.
• Fielding masks are strongly encouraged but not required for infielders. NOTE: The Board is currently discussing a mandate for pitchers to wear a mask as a safety precaution; more information will be shared along with rosters, schedules, etc.
• Metal cleats are not permitted.

About the Central Iowa Recreation League (CIRL)

With the exception of the PreK/K (Tee Ball) age division, AGSA teams compete against teams from other communities in the Central Iowa Recreation League. Every effort is made to schedule the same number of home and away games, with approximately 10-12 games played during the regular season. Teams in the 3rd/4th and 5th/6th grade divisions will participate in the post-season CIRL tournament during the week of June 14-18 (DATE TBD for 2024).

Participating CIRL communities:

• 1st/2nd: Ames, Collins-Maxwell, Colo/Nesco, Gilbert, Nevada, Roland/Story
• 3rd/4th: Ames, Collins-Maxwell, Colo/Nesco, Gilbert, Hubbard-Radcliffe, Nevada, Roland/Story, South Hamilton
• 5th/6th: Ames, Colo/Nesco, Gilbert, Hubbard-Radcliffe, Nevada, Roland/Story, South Hamilton

Some CIRL communities have lighted fields, but most game times are scheduled to allow for two 1:20 games per night, per field (exception: 1st/2nd age division has a three-inning or one-hour limit). Teams could be scheduled for a 5:15 p.m. start in another community, so travel time must be factored in for arrival.

CIRL Field Locations (Directions can be found on the CIRL website here.)

• Collins-Maxwell (Maxwell City Park): Corner of Second Street and Trotter Blvd, Maxwell
• Colo (Carmody Park): 302 Oak Street, Colo
• Colo (Zearing field): 400 E. Main Street, Zearing
• Gilbert: 109 Rothmore Drive (behind elementary school), Gilbert
• Hubbard-Radcliffe (Radcliffe): 501 Isabella Street (behind elementary school), Radcliffe
• Iowa Falls (Legion Field): 3021 Washington, Iowa Falls
• Nevada (SCORE Recreation Athletic Complex): 1543 Fawcett Parkway, Nevada
• Nevada (Kiwanis Park): 701 11th Street, Nevada
• Roland/Story (Britson Park): 617 Arthur Drive, Roland
• Roland/Story (Hennessy Park): 213 North Park Street, Roland
• Roland/Story (Roland Middle School): 265 South Linn, Roland
• South Hamilton (Ellsworth): 1723 Delphi, Ellsworth
• South Hamilton (Jewell): Deckor and Park Streets, Jewell

PreK/Kindergarten (Tee Ball) Division

• Rosters are reduced (6-8 players) to provide more teams and a better experience.
• PreK/K teams play other AGSA teams and do not compete in the CIRL.
• Games have a one-hour limit.

Help Wanted: Coaches, Umpires

Recreational league teams are coached by volunteers. Parents may indicate their interest in serving as a head or assistant coach during the player registration process. Others may apply online or contact the AGSA recreational league commissioner.

Coaches are encouraged to organize at least two contacts (practices, games) per week, using AGSA's online field scheduling tool. Batting helmets, bats, balls, catcher equipment and scorebooks will be provided by the league.

Rosters will be distributed via email in late March/early April.

In order to standardize the skills and methods being taught in our program, all coaches and umpires will be expected to attend a short coaching clinic scheduled for early April.

• Note: All coaches are required to attend a mandatory CIRL coaches meeting on one of the listed dates. All meetings will be held in Nevada, location TBD
  
  2025 Coach Meeting Dates:
  
  3/4 Grade & 5/6 Grade: April 2 
  1/2 Grade: May 7th

Background checks are required for all coaches and volunteers.

Umpires are coordinated for home games in the 3rd/4th and 5th/6th grade divisions. Umpires must be age 14 or older, and are paid on a per-game basis. Contact the AGSA umpire coordinator for more information.

Volunteers also are needed to assist with photographs and fundraisers.

Sponsorships and Donations

The cost of recreational league play is covered primarily by player registrations, business sponsorships and an annual fundraising activity. If you or your business are interested in making a tax-deductible donation, contact the AGSA sponsorship committee. Varying sponsorship levels available. The AGSA is a 501(c)3 charitable corporation, operated by a board of volunteers.

Questions?

Contact an AGSA board member. 

Links

• Central Iowa Recreation League
• Directions to Hunziker Youth Sports Complex
• Schedules