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2026 Spring Softball


Late registration is open!

Limited space available.

Late Registration will close for age groups as spots fill up.

Late Registration will officially end Weds., 2/4/26

A $25 late fee will apply.



REGISTRATION CLOSES JANUARY 31st
Registration may close early if an age group reaches its maximum capacity. Once that happens, a waiting list will be started. Players will be added from the list if spots open up or if more teams can be accommodated within the age group. Late registration will only be accepted to balance numbers, and a $25 late fee will apply.

Practices will begin mid-February and Games will conclude mid-May

VOLUNTEER WORK DEPOSIT:
NWRAA is a volunteer-based organization that depends on parent involvement. We need parents to help out, whether it’s serving as a Head Coach, working a concession stand shift, or manning a gate during a tournament—your participation matters. A Volunteer Work Deposit (VWD) fee of $25.00 is added to each participant’s registration and is refunded once you complete your work shift or take on the role of Head Coach. More details can be found on our Softball page.

SOFTBALL AGE GROUPS - CHANGE FROM PREVIOUS YEARS
Softball age groups have shifted from a calendar year age cutoff to a school year age cutoff. League age is now based on how old you are as of September 1st. 
For 6U softball age group, we have opened the age group to include all players born in 2020.

League age is your age as of September 1, 2026
6U Coach-Pitch (5 and 6-year-old) DOB 9/1/18 – 12/31/20
8U Coach-Pitch (7 and 8-year-old) DOB 9/1/16 – 8/31/18
10U Kid-Pitch (9 and 10-year-old) DOB 9/1/14 – 8/31/16
12U Kid-Pitch (11 and 12-year-old) DOB 9/1/12 – 8/31/14

5-year-old girls are encouraged to register for 6U Coach-Pitch Softball.
Registration for 3 & 4-year-old COED T-Ball and 4& 5-year-old COED Modified Coach-Pitch is done through Baseball. 
Baseball league age is how old you are on April 30, 2026

COACHING
NWRAA is a volunteer-based organization, and we rely on Parents’ involvement. Our player evaluations and player drafts are geared to help first time coaches. During the registration process there will be a section where parents can indicate their desire to coach. If you have any questions, please contact your age group commissioners. The list of age group commissioners can be found under the Softball webpage.  Head coaches will receive a refund of their Volunteer Work Deposit

Team Assignments:
Players will be evaluated and then drafted by Coaches. All players registered will be placed on a team.
To help balance the teams, our policy is not to allow player request to play with certain coaches or players.  

SOFTBALL PLAYER'S EVALUATIONS: ALL REGISTERED PLAYERS
Saturday, February 7th
Field assignments:
6U   Field 2 – 9:00am – 10:30am
8U   Field 2 - 10:30am – 12:30pm
10U Field 1 - 9:00am to 11:00am
 (Pitchers & Catchers stay after)
12U Field 1 - 11:00am to 12:30 pm
 (Pitchers & Catchers stay after)

Practices:
During pre-season, teams will be assigned two practice slots. Once games begin, teams will practice once a week.
We cannot arrange for specific practice days. Coaches will select times slots when they receive the team roster.

UNIFORM
Each player will receive a game jersey.

GAME SCHEDULES:
Game schedules will be posted on our website as soon as they’re ready at nwraa.net/softball. Games will take place twice a week, and all teams will join the End of Year Tournament, which is tentatively set to kick off on Thursday, 5/14, and wrap up on Sunday, 5/17.

AGE GROUPS:
League age is your age as of September 1, 2026
 
​6U: 5 and 6-year-old Coach-Pitch Softball: DOB 9/1/18 – 12/31/20
Teams will bat round robin (all players attended will be in the batting line up). Everyone will play defensively. Normal Coach-Pitch rules will be played with a few age-appropriate variations.

8U: 7 and 8-year-old Coach-Pitch Softball: DOB 9/1/16 – 8/31/18
Teams will bat round robin (all players attended will be in the batting line up) with ten players on the field defensively. Normal coach-pitch rules will be played

10U: 9 and 10-year-old Kid – Pitch Softball: DOB 9/1/14 – 8/31/16
Teams will bat round robin (all players attended will be in the batting line up) with ten players on the field defensively. Pitchers throw in windmill delivery from 35 feet. There may be away games at neighboring ball parks.
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12U: 11 - 12-year-old Kid-Pitch Softball: DOB 9/1/12 – 8/31/14
Teams will bat round robin (all players attended will be in the batting line up) with ten players on the field defensively. Pitchers throw in windmill delivery from 40 feet. There may be away games at neighboring ball parks.

Late registration will only be accepted to balance individual age group numbers; a $25 late fee will be added to your registration.

6U Softball (5&6 yr.-old)

Registration closes on 02/04/2026 at 12:59 PM
Season Dates: 02/14/2026 to 05/17/2026
$125.00

8U Softball (7&8 yr.-old)

Registration closes on 02/04/2026 at 12:59 PM
 Season Dates: 02/14/2026 to 05/17/2026
$125.00

10U Softball (9&10 yr.-old)

Registration closes on 02/04/2026 at 12:59 PM
Season Dates: 02/14/2026 to 05/17/2026
$135.00

12U Softball

Registration closes on 02/04/2026 at 11:59 PM
 Season Dates: 02/14/2026 to 05/17/2026
$0.00

2026 Sponsor Opportunities

Northwest Rankin Athletic Association (NWRAA) is excited to offer corporate sponsorship opportunities for the upcoming season! Sponsorships directly support our baseball and softball programs while providing valuable exposure for local businesses throughout our community.  If you’re looking to do something that truly makes a difference, this is your opportunity.  All sponsorships are for one calendar year.

Interested in sponsoring NWRAA Baseball & Softball?
Please contact:
Kendol Collins
601-927-9893
[email protected]

download Sponsor Packet

Available Sponsorship Opportunities Include:

🏆 Title Sponsor

  • $15,000 – Baseball & Softball
  • $10,000 – Baseball only
  • $5,000 – Softball only
  • Company name on the back of every jersey (over 1,300 in 2025)
  • Banner on Highway 471
  • Logo featured on all NWRAA Baseball & Softball emails and Facebook posts


🍔 Concessions Sponsor – $4,000

  • Two banners on the concessions building
  • Banner on Highway 471


⚾Field Sponsor – $3,000

  •  One large banner on the field + Highway 471 banner
  • Company name used to identify field on maps, schedules, and league communications


🏟️ Dugout Sponsor – $2,000

  •  Exclusive banner on a dugout
  • Banner on Highway 471

    🛣️ Highway 471 Sponsor – $500
  •  One banner on Highway 471

    👕 Team Sponsor – $250
  •  Company name included on a shared team sponsor banner along the interior fences

2026 Spring League

2026 NWRAA SPRING SOFTBALL

Late registration is open!
Limited space available.
Late Registration will close for age groups as spots fill up.
Late Registration will officially end Weds., 2/4/26

A $25 late fee will apply.

Regular Registration closed on 1/31/26
Practices will begin in February
Games will be played End of March - Mid May

SOFTBALL AGE GROUPS - NEW AGE CUT-OFF DATES

LEAGUE AGE IS HOW OLD YOU ARE ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2026

Softball age groups have shifted from a calendar year age cutoff to a school year age cutoff. League age is now based on how old you are as of September 1, 2026.  
For the 6U softball age group, we have opened the age group to include all players born in 2020.

6U Coach-Pitch (5 and 6-year-old) DOB 9/1/18 – 12/31/20
8U Coach-Pitch (7 and 8-year-old) DOB 9/1/16 – 8/31/18
10U Kid-Pitch (9 and 10-year-old) DOB 9/1/14 – 8/31/16
12U Kid-Pitch (11 and 12-year-old) DOB 9/1/12 – 8/31/14

 

6U: Coach-Pitch Softball 5 & 6-year-old:
Teams will bat round robin (all players attending will be in the batting line up). Everyone will play defensively. Normal Coach-Pitch rules will be played with a few age-appropriate variations.
8U Coach-Pitch Softball 7 & 8-year-old:
Teams will bat round robin (all players attending will be in the batting line up) with ten players on the field defensively.
10U Kid – Pitch Softball 9 & 10-year-old:
Teams will bat round robin (all players attending will be in the batting line up) with ten players on the field defensively. Pitchers throw in windmill delivery from 35 feet. There may be away games at neighboring ball parks.
12U Kid-Pitch Softball 11 & 12-year-old:
Teams will bat round robin (all players attending will be in the batting line up) with ten players on the field defensively. Pitchers throw in windmill delivery from 40 feet. There may be away games at neighboring ball parks.

2026 spring softball player evaluations

SOFTBALL PLAYER EVALUATIONS: 
Saturday, February 7th

Field assignments and times:
6U   Field 2 – 9:00am – 10:30am
8U   Field 2 - 10:30am – 12:30pm
10U Field 1 - 9:00am to 11:00am
(Pitchers & Catchers stay after)
12U Field 1 - 11:00am to 12:30 pm
(Pitchers & Catchers stay after)

Volunteer Work Deposit

Volunteer Work Deposit

NWRAA is a volunteer-based organization, and we rely on Parents involvement. We need Parents to volunteer, whether it is becoming a Head Coach, working a concession shift, or working a gate during a tournament, your involvement is important.

A Volunteer Work Deposit (VWD) fee of $25.00 is added to each participant during registration. The VWD is refunded after the completion of your work shift or your assignment of becoming a Head Coach. If you are unavailable to volunteer your VWD is used for your buyout, and you will not receive a refund. There will be no formal Concession/Gate Work Schedule. Parents will have the opportunity to coordinate a work shift which best fits their schedule. Typical work shift is 3.5 hours.

Interested in becoming a Head Coach, please contact your Age Group Commissioner. To be assign a concession stand shift or work a gate during our tournaments please email [email protected]

Baseball/Softball Board


 

2026 Spring Softball Age Group Commissioners

2026 SpringAge Group Commissioners

Interested in Coaching?  Please contact your Age Group Commissioner.

6U Coach-Pitch Softball 5&6-year-old
Vaughan Walker
[email protected]

8U Coach-Pitch Softball 7&8-year-old
Matt Payne
[email protected]

10U Kid-Pitch Softball 9&10-year-old
Jeremy Wilson
[email protected]

13U Kid-Pitch Softball 11-13-year-old
Kaitlyn Young
[email protected]

Adult Softball
Ken Schipper
[email protected]

NWRAA Softball League Commissioner
Kendol Collins
 [email protected]

NWRAA Baseball and Softball Director
Ken Schipper
[email protected]

NWRAA Softball Rules and Documents

2026 Sponsor Package

Rules: 
NWRAA Softball is affiliated with USSSA Softball
USSSA Fast Pitch Rules
ADULT SOFTBALL RULES 

Rules
6U Rules 
8U Rules
10U Rules
12u Rules

Recreation Softball  
Player Assignment Procedure update 2024
ALL-STAR PROCEDURE - under revision

Select Softball forms (Rampage)
Select Softball Guidelines - Rampage Softball

Coach Forms

Coach's Background Check Permission form
Coach's Code of Conduct form
Concussion Training 
Heads up Certificate Link - http://WWW.cdc.gov/headsup/youthsports/training/index.html


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