What is AZ Sting?
AZ Sting is the club softball arm of Scottsdale Miss Softball, which was founded in 1971 and is one of the largest independent girls recreational softball leagues in the country.  While we are recreational, many of the alumni from our league have gone on to win Arizona high school state titles and play college softball in power 5 conferences.

Will I be required to participate in Scottsdale Miss Softball’s recreational league as well?
Yes, if you are chosen for an AZ Sting team, you will be required to signup and participate in our recreational league as well.  AZ Sting will be in addition to your recreational teams participation.  Learn more about our recreational league.

Why are you requiring that we do both?
Scottsdale Miss Softball was founded as a recreational league.  It’s who we are.  We think that it’s important to provide both recreational and competitive options to our families.  At the same time, we want to make sure that our competitive teams don’t significantly water down our recreational league.

Additionally, we think that participation in both competitive and recreational leagues gives girls the best of both worlds.  A player can compete at a higher level for AZ Sting, while still maintaining or developing new friendships on their recreational team.

Requiring both seems like a lot of softball!  What is the time commitment?
During the recreational season (September through November and February through April), AZ Sting teams will practice once per week, with possible additional time at the coach’s discretion in the cages and/or private lessons. Additionally, AZ Sting teams will be limited to 1 tournament per month.  Each player will also have one recreational practice per week and one game per week.

When recreational season is over, AZ Sting teams can expect at least 2 practices per week and 2 tournaments per month.

At this point, we do NOT anticipate any travel for tournaments.

Since Scottsdale Miss Softball is running both, we will have the ability to minimize conflicts that players may have with AZ Sting and their recreational team.

When will practices be?
While other days are possible, practices will likely be on Monday evenings.  Additional practices during the week are possible at the coaches discretion.  During recreational season, you should expect 4-6 practices per month.  When recreational season is not in session, you should expect 6-8 practices per month.

What is the cost?
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Who is coaching?
Coaches will be a combination of individuals with club softball coaching experience, the ability to provide a higher level of instruction, and knowledge of players that have previously played in SMS.

What is the roster size?
Ultimately, the size of the roster will be left to the coach’s discretion.  However, we anticipate the rosters being anywhere from 11-14 girls.

What should I do if my daughter doesn’t make the team?
First, please sign them up for our recreational league, which can be done by visiting the home page on our website www.scottsdalemisssoftball.com. 

Additionally, please contact our Skills Development Coordinator, Rachel Taggatz, at skills@scottsdalemisssoftball.com.  She can assist in either providing additional skill development opportunities or connect you with specific private coaches that could help your daughter’s skills improve.

What do club softball players do to be competitive?
Playing club softball requires an elevated commitment to the sport, which includes: attending practices and games, private instruction as needed, and individual work outside of practice with a parent.