programs & divisions

(February through May) - An intramural league program that provides a recreational and instructional environment for girls ages 5 and older. The recreational program is designed to develop our players by gradually adding to and enhancing their skills and by introducing more advanced skills and more USASoftball rules of play in each succeeding league.

(May through July) - A competitive and intense environment for our more adept and dedicated players, ages 6 & older.  The program provides competition against the other local, state and national All-Star teams.

The program is only open to those girls who participated in the Recreational Program and are not playing in a travel program.  This program requires a significant commitment by players, parents, and coaches as it consists of weekly practices and weekend tournament play in a variety of venues throughout San Diego and Orange counties.  PGSL attempts to field teams in the 14U, 12U, 10U, and 8U divisions.  More than one team may be formed depending on the turnout and desire of the girls.  Selection to these teams is done through a tryout and draft process. Poway Girls Softball League has earned multiple District, State, and National championships across all divisions!

(August through November) Formerly known as the Winterball Program, Fall Ball is a semi-competitive, skill-building environment for any player age 6 and older desiring more instruction and opportunity to play.  Games are played against other leagues in northern San Diego County. This program usually consists of weekly practices and Sunday doubleheaders at home and at other locations. PGSL attempts to field teams in the 14U, 12U, 10U, 8U, and 6U divisions.  Multiple teams in each division are usually formed depending on the turnout and volunteer availability. 

Select (Phantoms) FAQs

The Select program was developed to allow high-performing girls to practice and/or play games together, once a week during the recreational season. 

WHAT IS SELECT “PHANTOMS”?

The Select  program was developed by USA Softball to allow high-performing girls time to practice and/or play games together.   Teams are formed by evaluations at the start of  Spring Rec Ball and play during the Spring Rec Ball season, through the beginning of April. 

To be considered for Select team participation, players and parents must commit to the requirements outlined below:

Select teams require an additional day of practice or game(s) per week.

This is typically from January through the beginning of April (Select season dates are set by USA Softball).

The additional day of play will usually be on Sundays.

There may also be more than one play per week in January prior to the start of Spring Rec Ball 

USA Softball SoCal Select events in January may occur over two days since leagues normally have not started league play.

A select team may not have any travel ball players on a team per USA softball rules.

A player must participate in at least 75% of her recreational games to maintain eligibility for the select program.

Participation in the select program DOES NOT GUARANTEE your daughter will be selected and/or play on an all-star team. 

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Any registered player in the divisions 8U, 10U, 12U & 14U. If your daughter is registered to play in the upcoming season, she is eligible to evaluate for Select. Interest is gathered via registration and through a survey. Interest does not guarantee your player will be selected.

ARE THERE FEES?

There are additional fees for select due to extended field use and lights.  Other fees are for the additional games (umpire fees) and tournaments throughout the season. There are sponsorship and fundraising opportunities to offset fees if needed. 

WHAT IS THE SELECTION PROCESS?

Select teams are not for everyone. The purpose of this program is to teach, demonstrate, and practice the higher-level strategies and situations of the game. Players who wish to be on a select team MUST indicate interest during registration, complete the Phantoms Interest Form, and participate in the Select Evaluations in mid-December. Typically, at least 1 team will be formed in each division (8U/10U/12U/14U), as designated by the Board. Upon the conclusion of registration, the board approved coaches will choose the select teams for each age division. First and second year player designation within a division is considered when forming the select team rosters. Participation in All Stars or other competitive tournament teams does not guarantee placement onto a Select/Phantoms team. The Player Agent will announce the select teams via PGSL website, on January 1st. The coaches will then follow up by emailing their select teams.  Being chosen for a select team DOES NOT guarantee a spot on any All-Star team for any player. Select coaches will not necessarily be All-Star coaches.

WHAT IS THE EXPECTATION FOR SELECT “PHANTOMS”?

The formation of this program is to teach, demonstrate, and practice the higher-level strategies and situations of the game.

Since our foundational mission as an association is developing young athletes, we believe in providing an opportunity and the fair assessment for all to show what they can do on the field. If your daughter is committed and willing to work hard while sacrificing early Sunday mornings and/or afternoons, she will be considered to develop and hone her player skills as a Select player. 

ARE THERE TRYOUTS FOR SPRING SELECT?

No…but in addition to regular Spring Rec evaluations, there is an additional Select evaluation/workout in mid-December. This is separate from the Spring Rec player evaluations as it provides the Select Coaches the opportunity to observe players specifically interested in Phantoms/Select. Additional information will be shared closer to the Spring Rec Ball open registration period.

I’M INTERESTED IN COACHING – HOW DO I APPLY?

As an all-volunteer league, we rely heavily on the generous time and passion of our adult league members to help provide coaching instruction and leadership to our players. Coaching is an exceptionally rewarding experience, and most of our coaches return year after year due to their positive experiences. If you are interested in coaching a team this season, please complete and submit the PGSL 2026 Coach Application.

The basic unit of organization in each program is the Division. We apply the USA softball age chart in alignment with our Rules & Regulations. The recreational program is comprised of five divisions. The descriptions of the divisions below are intended to give you a feel for the objectives we have for each division and the level of play we expect.