INDY LIGHTNING

Indy Lightning Travel Softball

Revised 04/01/2025

Indy Lightning is a Fast Pitch Travel Softball organization based out of the Franklin Township Softball League. The Lightning season begins in August and ends in July.

Tryouts

Indy Lightning tryouts are held in mid-late July or early August. Tryouts may be held on one or more dates as determined by the coaching staff. The evaluation process will be led by the coaching staff of each age division. If a player is unable to attend tryouts, a private tryout may be scheduled.

Teams

For the 2024-2025 season, Indy Lightning will field the following teams:

12U-C Schilling (birth years 2013 & 2012)

12U-C Herrod (birth years 2012 & 2013)

13U-B Huffman (birth year 2011)

14U-C Vicars (birth years 2011 & 2010)

14U-B Morgan (birth year 2010)

16U-C Twarogal (birth years 2009 & 2008)

18U-B Storms (birth years 2007 & 2006)

Coaches

The Head Coach for each Indy Lightning team will be selected by the Franklin Township Softball Board. The Head Coach, once assigned, will then select their assistant coach or coaches. The Head Coach will be responsible for setting a budget, coordinating with indoor facilities to schedule winter practices, and scheduling tournaments. Each coaching staff and roster will be dissolved at the conclusion of each season.

Practices

Practice days and times will be determined by each team’s coaching staff. Teams are guaranteed one practice day per week at the Franklin Township Softball fields during the season while weather permits. Teams are permitted to practice at other outdoor locations, coordinated by the coaching staff. Indoor practices are also coordinated by the coaching staff at a facility of their choice.

Sanctions & Tournaments

Sanction, tournament selection/location, and number of tournaments will be determined by each team’s coaching staff. Teams may choose to attend a National Tournament at the conclusion of the season.

Fees

Fees are determined by each team’s coaching staff. Budgets and all financial transactions will be approved and monitored by the Franklin Township Softball Board.

Questions?

Please send all questions to ftsoftball@gmail.com.