GAME CANCELATION FAQ
Our goal is to have kids play ball! We are entirely run by volunteers who share a passion for all kids to have the opportunity to play baseball and softball, regardless of their skill level, or financial status. We try our best to exhaust every possibility and explore every alternative before canceling games or practices. 

Why are other baseball and softball leagues still having games while ours are canceled?
While we can’t speak to the weather and amount of standing water at other fields, our fields are owned and operated by Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District who maintain authority over their availability. Valley-Wide retains the right to keep fields open or have them closed at their sole discretion. 

The fields I saw looked fine. Why are they closed?
When there is rain Valley Wide sends out their workers to  assess the fields that day.  Depending on how dry fields are Valley Wide will open none, some, or all fields.  Things for softball and baseball  Valley-Wide looks at is safety for players and field condition. If grass is mushy sometimes this will close fields depending on how wet they are.  If the dirt has standing water on it then the field will be closed.  If the dirt is mushy when stepped on (leaving footprints) or slippery when stepped on the field will be closed.  Valley Wide needs to be able to drag the fields with their heavy equipment so if the grass or dirt is too soft to use the heavy equipment they will not open the field.

** Weekend inspections by valley wide will not happen. If on Friday morning fields are too soft to drag, Valley-Wide typically may not open fields over the weekend.  

Do canceled games get made up?
We try our best to reschedule canceled games, but also want to keep our current schedule and end of season playoffs intact while not extending our season. Our goal is for every team to play a minimum of ten and ideally twelve games per season. Games will be rescheduled with teams who have missed the most games having priority for every division. 

Will we make up games with Double Headers?
We typically add make up games during off days and try our best to avoid double headers, if possible. 

SOFTBALL GENERAL SEASON INFORMATION SPRING Practices start end of JAN FALL Practices star the end of AUG The softball season is 10-12 weeks depending on the division. All Games and Practices are on local Valley-wide fields in the French Valley Area unless the division requires an interleague partner. All players must provide any safety equipment needed to participate. This includes batting helmets, bats, gloves and cleats. No shared equipment. 6u/8u-Full Uniform-Jersey, Pants, and Socks will be provided. 10u and above Jersey and Socks will be provided this season. SOFTBALL SIZING CHART The number of teams will be formed per division is based on the volunteers available.  Managers are needed and can apply here: VOLUNTEER APPLICATION All players must provide any safety equipment needed to participate. This includes batting helmets, bats, gloves and cleats. No shared equipment. LEAGUE CALENDAR-Click for current season dates or scroll down to the bottom of this page.

THE INFORMATION BELOW IS FOR A TYPICAL SEASON:

Where are Practices and Games played? All Games and Practices are at our Local Parks in French Valley. Our Home field is Spencer's Crossing Sports Park but we utilize fields as far south as Crown Valley Park and as far north as Abelia Sports Park.

When does Registration Close? Typically fall registration begins in the Summer and Closes in AUG.  Spring Registration opens in NOV and Closes in Jan.

When are practices and Games? Practices and Games vary based on the division. Practices are determined on a couple of factors such as Volunteer Coach availability and Field availability.  Most Divisions will play one evening during the week and one game on Saturday.. Younger divisions typically play Saturdays Only. 

When does Middle School Registration start? Middle School Registration will begin Mid July.

What is the Age Calculation Date? League age is determined as of Sept 1

For additional Softball Questions please email: [email protected]

 

 

REGISTRATION IS OPEN ONLINE AND WILL CLOSE AUG 1st , waitlists will form prior to this date if Volunteer , Capacity is exceeded.  

LATE REGISTRATION accepted on a limited basis. Late Fee will Apply.

REGISTRATION INCLUDES Uniform (items dependent on division), Team Practices and Games, field use, standard picture packet, player insurance, volunteer background checks.

SPONSORSHIP FEE Each team will be required to secure a $200 sponsorship. If the team does not secure sponsorship, each parent will be responsible for an equal portion to make up the $200 sponsorship.

MANDATORY FUNDRAISER FEE Not Applicable at this time

PRACTICES Due to work schedules, practice schedules are scheduled between the Volunteer Managers and our Field Coordinator. Team change requests due to practice schedules will not be granted. Coaches will contact players as teams are formed. Practices will be 1-2 times per week depending on the Division and volunteer Coach availability.

GAMES Younger divisions will have up to 2 practices and 1 game a week. Older divisions will have 2 games a week.

GENERAL WAITLIST INFO: Waitlists are formed for various reasons. Reasons could include; not enough managers, not enough players to form an additional team, or we have reached divisional capacity. If you are interested in playing this season, please register and if space becomes available due to; players dropping, space opening, or managers being acquired, players will then be placed onto teams in order of registration paid. If players remain on the waitlist after all teams are formed, full refunds will be issued

 

 

BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL ASSESS UP OR DOWN REQUESTS
Requests to assess up or down to a different division than our governing bodies USA SOFTBALL and PONY BASEBALL have designated for your player will require an evaluation and board approval. If you are interested in your player assessing into a different division please COMPLETE your registration for the players designated division and then submit a formal request using the form below,  If approved your registration will be manually updated.

FALL ASSESS UP/DOWN REQUEST  PLEASE CLICK HERE