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SOUTH HUNTINGTON BEACH Girls FASTPITCH Softball

Welcome to South Huntington Beach Girls Fastpitch Softball (SHBGFS) League. SHBGFS is proud to be a part of the USA Softball Association. We are a non-profit recreation softball league that serves girls ages 5 through 14 residing in Huntington Beach, Fountain Valley, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, and surrounding communities.  We provide a safe, first class recreational softball program to all girls interested in fastpitch softball.


IMPORTANT DATES FOR FALL BALL 2025

**ALL DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE**
Registration Opens June 26
Registration Closes August 1
Select Tryouts August 2
Coaches Vote - BOD only August 6
Player Drafts - Coaches Only August 6
Practices Begin Week of August 18
Games Begin September 6
2nd Annual SHB Airshow TBD

ABOUT FALL BALL

Our fall season is for girls who want to play all year round or get ready for a higher division in the spring. Beginners are welcome to start playing in the fall too! We usually offer both a recreational option and an advanced league (Select) for more experienced players.

  • Registration usually starts in June and ends in early August.
  • The season starts in September and ends in November. Practices begin in mid August.
  • Teams play Double-headers (or two games) on Saturdays and usually play in two tournaments during the season.
  • Includes divisions 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14U.

    USA Softball - Age Division Chart for 2024-2025

    SHB offers several age divisions to reach a wider scope of players, which includes 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14U. Please see below to find which age division your daughter will be placed in for the Spring 2025 season (based on her birthday):

    6U:  9/1/2017 to 2/29/2020

    8U: 9/1/2015 to 8/31/2017

    10U: 9/1/2013 to 8/31/2015

    12U: 9/1/2011 to 8/31/2013

    14U: 9/1/2009 to 8/31/2011

    You may also refer to the official USA Softball Age Division Chart for the 2024-2025 season below.

    Our 1st Annual Airshow Tournament

    We hosted our 1st Annual Airshow Tournament on our home fields from Friday, 10/4/24 to Sunday, 10/6/24.  Despite the short notice, we had enough talented teams and amazing volunteers to pull off a successful event! Over three days of tournament play, we had teams from 8U to 14U battle it out under the roar of fighter jets and planes performing at the Airshow.  Due to the heavy fog and  cloudy skies, the airshow action wasn't as jam-packed as in previous years, but many were able to view several of the impressive planes flying overhead. The upside to the inclement weather was that air temperatures stayed down, perfect for playing softball! 

    We are excited to host next year's Airshow Tournament, which will undoubtedly be bigger and better! Details will be released during the summer of 2025 so be sure to stay tuned!

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    SHB NEWS

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    SHB 14U BAD NEWS BEARS PLACES 3RD AT 2022 CENTRAL "B" DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP

    Ladies and Gentlemen, give it up for our SHB 14U Bad News Bears!! They earned a 3rd place finish at the 2022 Central "B" District Championship Tournament.  South Huntington Beach Girls Fast Pitch Softball is very proud of all of our athletes and coaches who will be competing this weekend in Lancaster, CA for a shot at the USA Softball B State Championship!! Best of luck this weekend girls!!!

    CONGRATULATIONS SHB 8U WARRIORS!!

    Ladies and Gentlemen, give it up for our SHB 8U Warriors!! South Huntington Beach Girls Fast Pitch Softball is very proud of all of our athletes and coaches who competed this 4th of July weekend in Lancaster, CA for a shot at the USA Softball C State Championship. Way to go girls!!!

    CONGRATULATIONS SHB 10U Bombers!!


    Congrtulations to Coach Sue DiBernardo and the SHB 10U Bombers for taking home a 2nd Place finish at the LNGS Sea Country Classic!!

    CONGRATULATIONS SHB 8U WARRIORS!!


    Congratulations to Coach Alex George and the SHB 8U Warriors on a 2nd Place finish at our very own Surf City Classic!

    CONGRATULATIONS SHB 14U BAD NEWS BEARS!!


    Congratulations to Coach Jason Knighten and to our 14U SHB Bad News Bears for taking home the Championship at SDYS Softball Tournament in San Diego!!

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    Lori Williams

    Central District Commissioner