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 and coaches will be carefully chosen by a dedicated committee of managers, coaches, and board members from each division. Managers and coaches will evaluate players during a separate evaluation for Select Team opportunities. Player selection will take into account results from those recreational player evaluations, along with 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, Spring 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, 2026.

Cost

• League / Jersey Fee – 70
• Other Fees – TBD by each team

Eligibility and Team Structure

Redondo 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, 2026 will be ineligible for Select participation.

Per USA softball regulations, players MUST play in the recreational league as well, and must play a minimum of 75% of all recreational league games to remain eligible for Select. Any player who fails to play the required amount of games will be dismissed from the Select team, and may not play on any other league All-Star team. A player who fails to meet at least half of her weekly recreational team obligations, including games and practices, may be prohibited from participating in that week’s Select team event.

Important Note

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