2023 Spring Softball
Ages 5-13
Registration is OPEN and will CLOSE on January 31st
Practices will begin mid-February
Season will end 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.
5-year-old girls are encouraged to register for 6U Coach-Pitch Softball.
Registration for 3- & 4-year-old TBall and 4-& 5-year-old Coach-Pitch is done
through Baseball. Baseball league age is how old you are on April 30, 2023
SOFTBALL LEAGUE AGE IS DETERMINE BY HOW OLD YOU ARE ON January 1, 2023
Team Assignments:
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. Player Evaluations is scheduled for Saturday, February 11th. Times and field assignments will be announced.
Coaches:
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 on the Softball webpage.
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.
Concession Duty:
We are a volunteer-based organization and rely on parents to help run Concessions. A 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 work 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. Being assigned as a Head Coach qualifies for refund.
Games:
Games will be played twice a week and teams will participate in the End of Year Tournament
Uniforms:
Each player will receive a game jersey.
Age Groups and Fees:
5 - & 6-year-old: 6U: Coach-Pitch Softball
Game length is 60 minutes or 6 innings. 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 - & 8-year-old: 8U Coach-Pitch Softball
Game length is 60 minutes or 6 innings. Teams will bat round robin (all players attended will be in the batting line up) with ten players on the field defensively.
9 - & 10-year-old: 10U Kid – Pitch Softball
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. There may be away games at neighboring ball parks.
11 - 13-year-old: 13U Kid-Pitch Softball
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. There may be away games at neighboring ball parks