05/31/2026
Take a look to plan for next year! 🥎🦅
🥎Are you already thinking ahead to fall and what birth years will be eligible in your division for the 2027 sanction year??? This age chart will go into effect 9/1/2026 and last through 8/31/2027 and is considered the 2027 Season
🥎For the 2027 season
A player’s age as of August 31, 2026 determines the age division in which the player is eligible to play for the 2027 season. The 2027 season is from
9/1/26 - 8/31/27. ➡️Example: If a player turns 9 on 9/1/26, she would have been 8 on 8/31/26 and would be eligible to play 8U for the 2027 season.
Examples:
🥎 6U
A player whose 7th Birthday is before Sept. 1, 2026 is INELIGIBLE
🥎 8U
A player whose 9th Birthday is before Sept. 1, 2026 is INELIGIBLE
🥎 10U
A player whose 11th Birthday is before Sept. 1, 2026 is INELIGIBLE
🥎 12U
A player whose 13th Birthday is before Sept. 1, 2026 is INELIGIBLE
🥎 13U
A player whose 14th Birthday is before Sept. 1, 2026 is INELIGIBLE.
🥎👉 2027 Season-Reminder to Teams
When signing up for a tournament that is considered in the 2027 sanction year (any tournament with a date of 9/1/2026 or after) on our website, usasoftballofalabama.com, you must go to your dashboard and create a new team (select 2027 league team after August). Rec teams should ALWAYS select LEAGUE TEAM when creating a team. Your team will not automatically roll over from the 2026 season.**Age calculator on homepage of website if needed and make sure to choose 2027 season to yield the correct age division the player is eligible for.
Any questions or need clarification, contact:
Matt Kornegay 205.470.8518
Bubba Piersol 205.789.8735
Tracy Morgan 256.490.8924