• Winter/spring skills clinic (8U-15U):  March 22 at the middle school gym, located at the back of the high school (access via Melrose St.). March 15 reschedule date is TBD. 
  • 8U:  11:00-noon
  • 10U:  noon-1:00
  • 12U-15U:  1:00-2:00

• Free player assessment (used to draft 10U-15U teams): March 29 at the middle school gym, located at the back of the high school (access via Melrose St.). Times: 
  • 10U:  11:00-12:30 p.m. 
  • 12U:  12:30-2:00 p.m. 
  • 15U:   2:00-3:30 p.m. 

• Pitching clinic (8U-15U):   March 18, 25, and April 1 at the Roosevelt Elementary School. (March 11 reschedule date is TBD.)
  • Beginner (8U-10U):  6:00 p.m.
  • Intermediate & Advanced (10U-15U Session A):  7:00 p.m.

  • Intermediate & Advanced (10U-15U Session B):  8:00 p.m.

• Season begins (pre-season – championships):  April 7 – June 20

Please check the MYS calendar for additional details.

Per USA Softball rules, MYS leagues are based on age. The age qualification is based on the player’s age on January 1, 2020. For example, a player who is 10 on January 1, 2020 will play in the 10U league even if she turns 11 later in the 2020 calendar year.

Age ranges by league:

• 15U:  born between 1/1/04  -  12/31/06
• 12U:  born between 1/1/07  -  12/31/08
• 10U:  born between 1/1/09  -  12/31/10
• 8U:  born between 1/1/11  -  12/31/13
• T-ball:  born between 1/1/14  -  12/31/15

Melrose Youth Softball (MYS) is dedicated to teaching softball while emphasizing teamwork, sportsmanship, and self-respect. We support the Melrose, Mass. community by providing:

• Leagues for ages from pre-kindergarten (t-ball) through high school (16U)

• Teams for spring, summer, and fall

• Skills clinics for multiple age groups

• Opportunities for girls and adults to coach, umpire, and support player development

MYS emphasizes sportsmanship and respect for teammates, opponents, umpires and coaches. The league, coaches and other volunteers work together to advance players’ skills and to foster good sportsmanship from all involved.