2022 saw the launch of the Devon Cricket Girls' Softball League - a move made in response to the growth in girls' playing and the need for a more formal playing offer for established teams. The hard work of volunteers at clubs at clubs and the more connected approach of working in schools and clubs has seen a big increase in the number of potential teams and girls accessing the game.
Working with the youth leagues, the girls' leagues will be centrally run by the Devon Cricket Foundation. For detailed team information, you can visit the Devon Girls' Cricket Leagues and Competitions page.
The formation of the leagues from Under 11 upwards means girls have a clear pathway (see graphic below) from All Stars to both the women's hardball and softball leagues. It is a very exciting time for girl's cricket in the county.
DEVON CRICKET SOFTBALL LEAGUE
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Under 11 rules (click graphic) |
Under 13 rules (click graphic) |
The softball leagues are all played as pairs and use the Dynamos format, which the girls all now play in their primary school settings. All games are played in a festival-style format, with each club hosting a festival during the season.
This makes softball cricket a very sociable event for the girls, so they not only play games of cricket but have the opportunity to make friends!
| UNDER 11 COUNTDOWN SOFTBALL LEAGUE | |||||
| DARTMOOR DIVISION | EAST CENTRAL DIVISION | ISCA OTTER DIVISION | |||
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DARTMOOR NORTH |
DARTMOOR SOUTH | EAST | CENTRAL | ISCA | OTTER |
| Hatherleigh | Bovey Tracey | Clyst St George | Bradninch and Kentisbeare | Exeter | Budleigh Salterton |
| Tavistock | Ivybridge | Cullompton | Sandford | Exwick | Exmouth |
| Whitchurch | Plymouth | Heathcoat | Thorverton | Topsham St James | Sidmouth |
The winners of the three divisions will meet at finals day to see who will be Under 11 softball League Champions
Teignmouth and Shaldon were Under 11 Champions in 2024
| UNDER 13 COUNTDOWN SOFTBALL LEAGUE | |||
| NORTH | WEST | SOUTH | EAST |
| Hatherleigh | Cornwood | Bovey Tracey | Culmstock |
| North Devon | Plymouth | Paignton | Exeter |
| Sandford | Tavistock | South Devon | Exmouth |
| Teignmouth and Shaldon | Sidmouth | ||
The winners of each group will meet on Finals Day to see who would be Champions of the league. 2024 Champions were Teignmouth and Shaldon Cricket Club.
| UNDER 15 SOFTBALL LEAGUE | |
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Softball Festival Rules |
Single Fixture Rules |
| Exmouth | Exmouth |
| Sidmouth | Sidmouth |
| Teignmouth and Shaldon | Teignmouth and Shaldon |
Under 15 softball is a new division for the 2025 season, responding to the demand from clubs to provide more cricket opportunitities for girls
If you would like to find out more and find a club near you, then all contacts for clubs can be found here.
If you have any questions on any of the above, please contact Ann-Marie Presswell, our Women & Girls' Development Officer.
Dartmoor Division
| # | Team | p | w | l | c | a | lcn | wcn | t | Pen | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plymouth CC | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
| 2 | Whitchurch Wayfarers CC | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | |
| 3 | Tavistock CC | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | |
| 4 | Hatherleigh CC | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | |
| 5 | Bovey Tracey CC | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 14 | |
| 6 | Ivybridge CC | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
East Central Division
| # | Team | p | w | l | c | a | lcn | wcn | t | Pen | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandford CC | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 27 | |
| 2 | Heathcoat CC | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
| 3 | Bradninch & Kentisbeare CC | 7 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 23 | |
| 4 | Clyst St George CC | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | |
| 5 | Cullompton CC | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | |
| 6 | Thorverton CC | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
IscaOtter Division
| # | Team | p | w | l | c | a | lcn | wcn | t | Pen | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Budleigh Salterton CC | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | |
| 2 | Exeter CC | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | |
| 3 | Exmouth CC | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | |
| 4 | Exwick CC | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | |
| 5 | Topsham St James CC | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | |
| 6 | Sidmouth CC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
