USA SOFTBALL AGE QUALIFICATIONS
A player’s age as of September 1st now determines the age a player is eligible to compete the following year. This cutoff date update will more closely align with most school cutoff dates, allowing players to most often play with those in the same grade.
Cypress Girls Softball League will follow USA Softball’s age qualifications, which are listed on the chart below and goes into effect annually beginning September 1st, and apply to both the Fall and Spring seasons.
The following is a breakdown of what the new dates mean:
CGSL and USA Softball will no longer determine the players age as of January 1, the new date to determine the players age will be September 1.
USA Softball encourages players and leagues to play within the age qualifications. Individuals may petition the league's Board of Directors if they would like to play up a division. Playing up is not guaranteed and may be subject to space in the division and demonstrated player ability.
A player who does not fit into the age group division will not be permitted to play down.
Please refer to the USA Softball Age Eligibility Chart to determine which age your player is eligible to participate. Players of younger age classification may be allowed to play in older age classifications, players may not play in the younger age classification. The below chart represent the 2025 (9/1/24-8/31/25) playing seasons.