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New for Summer 2025: 8U Sandlot League

By Mike Ajemian, 05/24/25, 1:30PM EDT

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Perfect for building skills and game experience in a casual setting.

8U Sandlot League: New for Summer 2025

DYS is introducing a fun, casual, developmental 8U Summer Sandlot League (learn more) for USA Softball Age 7 and 8 girls born between September 1, 2015 and August 31, 2017.

Running from June 19 to July 31, the league offers two options: full participation for $100 (games/practices) or practice drop-in for $15 per practice. Perfect for building skills and game experience in a casual setting.

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FULL PARTICIPATION – $100

This is a casual summer league focused on developing softball IQ and building live-game experience in a fun, low-pressure environment. Teams will play against neighboring towns like Marshfield and Pembroke. This age group will also play together in our Fall League Minors Division, helping being to build initial team chemistry.

Weekly Schedule (June 19 - July 31, 2025)

  • Practice: Tuesday evenings
  • Games: Thursday evenings
    • Some weeks may include both Tuesday and Thursday games, with no practice that week.
  • Locations: Games and practices will take place at Duxbury fields—Train, Onion, or Upper.
  • Fee Includes: Uniform shirt, game balls, umpire fees, insurance, and town field fees.

DROP-IN PRACTICE – $15 PER SESSION

For those not ready for games but interested in learning and developing skills, drop-in practices are a great option.

  • Who Can Join: Any girl meeting the 8U eligibility requirements.
  • How It Works: Attend practice-only sessions on non-game days.
  • Payment: $15 per session via Venmo to @DYSDragons.
  • Note: Be sure to select the “Practices Only” option when registering.
  • No uniform jersey provided.

Equipment

  • Cleats (required)
  • Black softball pants or leggings (required)
  • Glove (required)
  • Fielding Mask (required)
  • Batting helmet with cage (required)
     
  • Bat (optional)
  • Gear bag (optional)
  • Batting gloves (optional)

See our equipment page for more information, recommended brands, and purchase links.

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