2025 Softball Select Program

Sunset Softball Select Program Overview

The Softball Select Program offers advanced players the opportunity to compete at a higher level and further develop their skills in a more challenging environment. This program is designed for athletes who have demonstrated exceptional performance, refined softball abilities, a positive attitude, and outstanding sportsmanship.

Selection Process

Select Teams will be carefully chosen by a dedicated committee of managers, coaches and board members from each division. Managers & coaches evaluate players during league evaluations for Select team opportunities. Player selection will take into account results from those recreational player evaluations, along with other key performance factors including:

• • Performance during practices
  • Recent game achievements
  • Key intangibles such as effort, sportsmanship, and coachability

Program Structure

In accordance with USA Softball regulations, Select teams are permitted to convene only once per week for either practice, a game, or tournament play. Participation in the Select program is in addition to a player’s regular team commitments and will not interfere with the regular season schedule.

Financial and Travel Commitment

The Select program is self-funded, and a participation fee will be required, as it is not sponsored by the league. Players should also anticipate occasional travel to neighboring fields for games and tournaments. The Select season may feature participation in a local tournament and will conclude no later than April 1, 2025.

LA/SB Select Tentative Tournament Dates:

• • 3/16/25
  • 3/23/25

Cost

Jersey Fee – $40
Other Fees – TBD by each team

Eligibility and Team Structure

Sunset Softball will support up to two Select teams in each of the following divisions: 14U, 12U, 10U, and 8U. Players who have participated in any travel softball activity—whether games or practices—on or after January 1, 2025, will be ineligible for Select participation.

Playing Time and Team Objectives

The Select program aims to field competitive teams, with positions and playing time determined by the team manager based on performance, effectiveness, and effort. The goal of our “Gold” and “Silver” teams is to achieve success at the highest levels of USA Softball competition.

Important Note

Participation in the Select program does not guarantee selection onto All-Star teams.