REGISTRATION ENDS JANUARY 31st
2021 SPRING SOFTBALL
Ages 5 - 18
Practices will begin mid-February and Games will conclude mid-May
To ensure a place in the league do not delay your registration. Registration may close earlier for some age groups that reach the maximum numbers. Once maximum numbers are reached a waiting list will be created. We will add players from the waiting list if players drop or if we are able to host additional teams in the age group. Late registration will only be accepted to balance individual age group numbers; a $25 late fee will be added to your registration.
LEAGUE AGE IS DETERMINE BY HOW OLD YOU ARE ON JANUARY 1st, 2021
Ages 5 and 6:
Games will be played on Saturday and possible a few games during the week. Teams will participate in the End of Year Tournament. Players will be evaluated and then drafted by Coaches. All players registered will be drafted. Our policy is not to allow player request to play with a certain coach or player. Please do not ask, Thank you
Ages 8 – 13:
Games are played twice a week and will participate in the End of Year Tournament. Players will be evaluated and then drafted by Coaches. All players registered will be drafted. To help balance the teams, our policy is not to allow player request to play with certain coaches or players. Traveling may be required; a few games may be scheduled at neighboring ball parks.
Ages 14 -18:
Player evaluations may not be held for this age group. Traveling will be required. There will be away games at neighboring ball parks.
The Baseball Program host COED leagues for 3 to 5-year-old. Please visit the Baseball Webpage for more info. League age for COED Leagues are determined by how old you are on April 30, 2021. 5-year-old girls are encouraged to play 6U Coach-Pitch Softball. Softball age cut off is January 1st.
Coaches:
NWRAA is a volunteer-based organization and we rely on Parents’ involvement. First time coaches are welcomed. 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 baseball webpage. Head Coaches will receive their Concession Work Deposit refund and will not have to work a shift in the concession stand.
Practices:
During pre-season; teams will be assigned one weeknight slot and one weekend slot. 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. Once season games begin there will be no assigned practices for the T-Ball age group.
Concession Duty:
Concession Work Deposit (CWD) fee of $25.00 will be added to your league fee. The CWD will be refunded to you after the completion of your work shift. Prior to the start of games, you will have an opportunity to sign-up for a concession work shift that works best for you. Work shift are approximately 3.5 hours. If you are unavailable to volunteer for a shift, your CWD will be used for your Concession Buyout and you will not receive a refund. More information can be found on the web site.
Age Groups and Fees:
5 and 6 year old: 6U: Coach-Pitch Softball FEE $110.00
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.
7 and 8 year old: 8U Coach-Pitch Softball FEE $115.00
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.
9 and 10 year old: 10U Kid – Pitch Softball FEE $120.00
Teams will bat round robin (all players attended will be in the batting line up) with nine players on the field defensively. Pitchers throw in windmill delivery from 35 feet. Normal Softball rules will be played. There will likely be away games at neighboring ball parks.
11 - 13 year old: 13U Kid-Pitch Softball FEE $120.00
Teams will bat round robin (all players attended will be in the batting line up) with nine players on the field defensively. Pitchers throw in windmill delivery from 40 feet. Normal Softball rules will be played. There will likely be away games at neighboring ball parks
14 – 18 year old: 18U Kid -Pitch Softball FEE $120.00
Pitchers throw in windmill delivery from 43 feet. Normal High School Softball rules will be played. Traveling will be required; there will be away games at neighboring ball parks.