Overview

Spring Session Overview

Ages: Youth softball divisions are open to girls 7U through 14U, for younger ages please see our training league page. See birthday chart below for correct placement. 
Season:  April 9th - July 21st
Team Placement: We offer different levels of competition within each age group for 7U divisions and above.
Blue - Select 
Red - Competitive
White- Recreational
Fee: $160/Player

New Players: New players are welcome to register and request to join an existing team or our staff will build new teams (provided that there is enough new players and new coaches). All requests to join an existing team must be approved by the Head Coach. 
Games: We schedule each team to play 12 league games. Games are scheduled throughout the week including weeknights and weekends. Teams will play 6 home games in Eureka and 6 away games at other STLWEST Parks (Ballwin, Ellisville, Pond, Valley Park) Rained out games will be rescheduled if possible. 

2025 STLWEST Softball Age Groups

Age Level
From
To
7 and Under
9/1/2016
8/31/2017
8 and Under
9/1/2015
8/31/2016*
10 and Under
9/1/2013
8/31/2015
12 and Under
9/1/2011
8/31/2013
14 and Under
9/1/2009
8/31/2011

 *USA Softball age bracketing includes 7U birthdates as part of 8U. In STLWEST, we keep 7U and 8U separate, however 7U athletes may play on a 8U team if desired. 

Coaches

To register as a coach contact Luke Hollman with Eureka Parks and Recreation. 
It is important for coaches to rank their teams before the season begins and evaluate their talent from year to year so Coordinators/Commissioners can place teams in the correct division that will allow for the most appropriate competition.  Each park as well as the STLWest Board of Directors will vet teams to assure fair play.
Note: Teams can change their ranking from year to year as individual teams progress and evolve from season to season.
For all other rules please see the STLWest Rule Book.
ESA will conduct a background check for all coaches, including assistant coaches, no exceptions

Questions

For questions on youth league registration, leagues rules or other items please contact Luke Hollman with Eureka Parks and Recreation at lhollman@eureka.mo.us