program overview
The Ankeny Xtreme Competitive Softball Program is designed for girls who wish to participate at a higher-skilled, more competitive level of play. Any girl who wishes to participate in Competitive Softball must reside within the Ankeny School District. Competitive teams range from 6U to 14U age divisions based USSSA age classifications. Here are some additional highlights:
- Registration is open from May 15 - June 15
- Seasons start in the fall and ends in the following spring / summer (6U plays spring season only)
- Winter Development at “The Diamond” at Prairie Trail Sports Complex beginning in January
- 2 practices per week and 8-12 weekend tournaments in a fall / spring season
- Tryouts and Bid Process will determine teams based on development level (starting at 9U)
Participation in the Competitive Team Softball Program requires commitment, both from a monetary and a time standpoint. Competitive teams may play on a local, state, regional, or national level in the fall and the spring.
AGE GROUPS AND BIRTH YEARS FOR 2026 SEASON (starts 8/12/2025):
Team Selection Process
9U – 12U
Ankeny Xtreme follows a competitive team selection process for players entering the 9U – 12U age divisions. This process ensures to create like-skilled teams to put competitive teams on the field at all age levels and classes (A, B and C)
6U - 8U
Ankeny Xtreme 6U – 8U age divisions do not participate in tryouts or a bid selection process. Teams are formed by coaches as they enter the organization and at random by the Competitive Program Commissioner as players register.
2025-2026 Season Timeline
April 1-15 – Coach Application Period
- All coaches wishing to coach for the next season must fill out an application. Please contact Competitive Program Commissioner, James Crosby, at jfcrosby@gmail.com with interest or questions.
April 15-30 – Head Coach Interviews
- Competitive Program Committee reviews all applications and conduct interviews.
May 5-9 – Head Coach Selection & Ordering
- Competitive Program Commissioner and Committee provide head coach recommendations to the AGSA Board for approval
- AGSA board will determine coach for the first team (Black) to bid in each age division.
May 15-June 15 - Registration Open
- Registration for all age divisions (6U – 14U)
- $25 registration fee
May 15 - May 30 - Waiver Process Open
- Players seeking to play out of their age class will be required to fill out a waiver which will create dialogue between AGSA and the parents.
- Waivers will be approved at AGSA's June board meeting
June 23-26 - Tryouts
- Monday, June 23: 9U
- Tuesday, June 24: 10U
- Wednesday, June 25: 11U & 12U
- Thursday, June 26: Rain Makeup Date
June 24 - Team Selection Period Begins
- The first team (Black) will bid their team first
- Parents will have 24 hours to accept and pay or set up payment for registration fees
- Girls who don’t receive a bid will be notified via email and will be reserved a spot in our Recreation Program