COMPETITIVE
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 the Competitive Program must attend school in the Ankeny School District, reside within the Ankeny School District or seek board approval for an exception. Competitive teams range from 6U to 14U age divisions based USSSA age classifications. Here are some additional highlights:
◦ Registration is open from May 1 - June 11
◦ Seasons start in the fall and ends in the following spring / summer (6U plays spring season only)
◦ Winter Development 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 (9U-12U only)
Participation in the Competitive 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.
2026-2027 Season Timeline
April 15-30 – 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 1 - June 11 - Registration Open
Registration for all age divisions (6U – 14U)
$25 registration fee
May 1 - 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 2: Pre-Bid Process Begins
June 16-18: Tryouts
Tuesday, June 16: 9U and 10U
Wednesday, June 17: 11U & 12U
Thursday, June 18: Rain Makeup Date
June 17 - Team Selection Period Begins (day following age division tryout)
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