The Junior Olympic Age Qualification is changing. BYFSA follows USA Softball as they are the governing body of our organization.

(Effective September 1, 2023)
Junior Olympic Age Qualifications. A player’s age as of August 31 determines the age in which the player is eligible to play the following year.

1. 8-Under Age Classification. A player whose 9th birthday is prior to September 1, 2023, is INELIGIBLE.
2. 10-Under Age Classification. A player whose 11th birthday is prior to September 1, 2023, is INELIGIBLE.
3. 12-Under Age Classification. A player whose 13th birthday is prior to September 1, 2023, is INELIGIBLE.
4. 14-Under Age Classification. A player whose 15th birthday is prior to September 1, 2023, is INELIGIBLE.
5. 16-Under Age Classification. A player whose 17th birthday is prior to September 1, 2023, is INELIGIBLE.
6. 18-Under Age Classification. A player whose 19th birthday is prior to September 1, 2023, is INELIGIBLE.

Comments: Matches eligibility age to new registration date of September 1 in Junior Olympic.

Source: https://www.usasoftballnd.com/code-rules