Further Inning Softball has begun a brand new chapter with the announcement and publication of our workforce rankings, that are geared in direction of recognizing workforce achievement forward of particular person efficiency for gamers in seventh and eighth grades.
The brand new rankings format started by highlighting the Class of 2029 with the disclosing of the highest groups in Area One, Area Two, Area Three and Area 4 up to now. The Class of 2029 regional workforce rankings will conclude with the announcement of the highest groups from Area 5 and Area Six within the coming weeks.
Following the announcement of the High 75 groups from all six areas, EIS will announce the Further Elite 100 rankings highlighting the High 100 groups from throughout the nation.
EIS will quickly be turning its consideration to the Class of 2028 workforce rankings with the primary rankings scheduled on April 1, 2024.
The nomination interval for the Class of 2028 is presently open and can shut on March 4, 2024. Nominations could be submitted through the Further Inning Softball web site.
For questions relating to the workforce rankings, or for extra info, go to our rankings info web page.
REGIONAL MAP
REGION 1 – NORTHEAST – WEEK 1
| Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia |
REGION 2 – SOUTHEAST – WEEK 2
| Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee |
REGION 3 – MIDWEST – WEEK 3
| Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin |
REGION 4 – SOUTHWEST – WEEK 4
| Arizona, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas |
REGION 5 – MOUNTAIN – WEEK 5
| Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming |
REGION 6 – WEST – WEEK 6
| Alaska, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Washington |
Class of 2028 Staff Rankings Schedule
April 1 – Could 18th, 2024
Area 1 – WEEK 1 – NORTHEAST
| High 75 | High 50 | High 25 | High 10 | High 3-5 | High 1 & 2 & Recap of High 75 |
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April 1, ‘24 |
April 2, ‘24 |
April 3, ‘24 |
April 4, ‘24 |
April 5, ‘24 |
April 6, ‘24 |
Area 2 – WEEK 2 – SOUTHEAST
| High 75 | High 50 | High 25 | High 10 | High 3-5 | High 1 & 2 & Recap of High 75 |
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April 8, ‘24 |
April 9, ‘24 |
April 10, ‘24 |
April 11, ‘24 |
April 12, ‘24 |
April 13, ‘24 |
Area 3 – WEEK 3 – MIDWEST
| High 75 | High 50 | High 25 | High 10 | High 3-5 | High 1 & 2 & Recap of High 75 |
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April 15, ‘24 |
April 16, ‘24 |
April 17, ‘24 |
April 18, ‘24 |
April 19, ‘24 |
April 20, ‘24 |
Area 4 – WEEK 4 – SOUTHWEST
| High 75 | High 50 | High 25 | High 10 | High 3-5 | High 1 & 2 & Recap of High 75 |
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April 22, ‘24 |
April 23, ‘24 |
April 24, ‘24 |
April 25, ‘24 |
April 26, ‘24 |
April 27, ‘24 |
Area 5 – WEEK 5 – MOUNTAIN
| High 75 | High 50 | High 25 | High 10 | High 3-5 | High 1 & 2 & Recap of High 75 |
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April 29, ‘24 |
April 30, ‘24 |
Could 1, ‘24 |
Could 2, ‘24 |
Could 3, ‘24 |
Could 4, ‘24 |
Area 6 – WEEK 6 – WEST
| High 75 | High 50 | High 25 | High 10 | High 3-5 | High 1 & 2 & Recap of High 75 |
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Could 6, ‘24 |
Could 7, ‘24 |
Could 8, ‘24 |
Could 9, ‘24 |
Could 10, ‘24 |
Could 11, ‘24 |
EXTRA ELITE 100 CLASS OF 2028 NATIONAL TEAM RANKINGS
| High 75 | High 50 | High 25 | High 10 | High 3-5 | High 1 & 2 & Recap of High 75 |
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Could 13, ‘24 |
Could 14, ‘24 |
Could 15, ‘24 |
Could 16, ‘24 |
Could 17, ‘24 |
Could 18, ‘24 |
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Why Rankings are Vital
Rankings present a precious measure of efficiency and ability, providing gamers, coaches, recruiters, and followers a transparent understanding of the place people and groups stand inside their area and on a nationwide scale. By establishing rankings, Further Inning Softball not solely highlights the highest expertise but in addition creates a way of competitors and aspiration inside the sport.
Modifications to seventh and eighth Grade Participant Rankings
After a lot consideration and in alignment with our dedication to offering probably the most complete and significant rankings, now we have made the choice to shift our focus from rating particular person gamers at a seventh and eighth grade degree to rating their age group by groups first regionally, after which nationally.
This strategic shift displays our dedication to fostering a team-oriented method to the event and recognition of younger athletes. By prioritizing workforce rankings for this age group, we intention to focus on the collective efforts and achievements of groups, coaches, and gamers, emphasizing the significance of teamwork, collaboration, and general workforce dynamics within the sport.
In making the choice to regulate our rankings method, we took into cautious consideration the suggestions of faculty coaches, former school gamers, recruiters, dad and mom, and membership coaches, all of whom provided various views and experiences that knowledgeable our decision-making course of.
Enter From School Coaches and Recruiters
The enter from school coaches and recruiters supplied us with a deeper understanding of the qualities and attributes they search in potential scholar athletes, significantly on the center college degree. Their suggestions highlighted the significance of fostering a optimistic and supportive surroundings for younger gamers, free from pointless strain and particular person rankings.
Enter From Dad and mom and Membership Coaches
The enter from dad and mom and membership coaches additional emphasised the necessity for a rating system that promotes a wholesome and gratifying expertise for younger gamers, encouraging ability growth, teamwork, and sportsmanship, particularly at a middle-school degree.
Emphasis on Staff Rankings
Our revised rating system prioritizes a balanced emphasis on ability growth, sportsmanship, and general enjoyment of the sport, whereas minimizing the potential for undue strain on these gamers. We imagine that this adjustment will higher align with our EIS 2.0 Initiative to Empower, Encourage, and Assist all contributors in softball.
By emphasizing workforce rankings over particular person participant rankings, we intention to alleviate the strain that younger athletes could really feel whereas fostering a extra collaborative and team-oriented method to the game.
Regional Staff Rankings First then… Further Elite 100 Staff Rankings
Staff rankings will now be introduced regionally after which nationally. By specializing in rating groups regionally earlier than nationally, we will present a extra complete and nuanced evaluation of the fastpitch softball panorama. This method permits us to bear in mind the general efficiency and dynamics of every workforce. It acknowledges the significance of teamwork, teaching, and general workforce dynamics within the sport.
By emphasizing regional workforce rankings, we will higher highlight the expertise and potential inside particular areas, fostering a way of group and wholesome competitors amongst groups in the identical area. This method additionally permits us to acknowledge the variety and depth of expertise throughout completely different areas, offering a extra correct reflection of the Fastpitch softball panorama.
Starting with week one, we are going to kick off our Regional Rankings by specializing in Area 1, offering an in-depth evaluation of the groups inside that space. Every subsequent week will see the highlight shift to a brand new area, with Area 2 being ranked in week two, Area Three in week three, and so forth, till all six areas have been completely evaluated and ranked.
In spite of everything six areas have been fastidiously ranked and calibrated, we are going to culminate this thrilling course of with a particular announcement through the seventh week. All through that week, we are going to proudly unveil the Top 100 groups within the nation, (Further Elite 100 Staff Rankings) showcasing the perfect of the perfect from throughout the nation. This grand finale will function a fruits of our regional rankings, providing a nationwide perspective that displays the wealthy variety and expertise current within the fastpitch softball group.
PROMOTING A POSITIVE TEAM DYNAMIC
Recognizing the formative nature of the center college years and the significance of selling a optimistic workforce dynamic, we imagine that this modification will contribute to a extra supportive and inclusive surroundings for gamers, coaches, and households. By celebrating the achievements and progress of groups as an entire, we hope to encourage a way of camaraderie, sportsmanship, and shared accomplishment amongst younger athletes.
This shift in our rankings method displays our dedication to creating an surroundings that prioritizes the holistic growth and optimistic experiences of seventh and eighth grade gamers in women’ fastpitch softball. We’re assured that this modification will align with our core values and contribute to a extra enriching and gratifying athletic journey for all contributors. We recognize your help as we proceed to evolve and enhance our practices for the betterment of the fastpitch softball group.
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