THE INFORMATION BELOW IS FOR A TYPICAL SEASON:

When is Registration ?
FALL registration begins in the Summer and Closes in AUG. 
SPING Registration opens in NOV and Closes in Jan.
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

When are practices and Games? Practices and Games vary based on the division. The softball season is 10-12 weeks depending 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.  SPRING: Practices begin end of January. FALL practices begin end of August.

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. All Games and Practices are on local Valley-wide fields in the French Valley Area unless the division requires an interleague partner.

Managers are needed and can apply here: VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

• LEAGUE CALENDAR

For additional Softball Questions please email: [email protected]

TO REGISTER FOR THE CURRENT SEASON CLICK HERE

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. 

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

 

• Parents must check in players 30 min prior to their assessment time listed.
• Players should wear baseball/softball attire and cleats.
• Players should bring their own gloves, and helmet/bat if possible.
• Assess Up/Down Please Note: Any player trying to assess into a division other than league age must attend assessments for the division they wish to assess into as well as the division they are in based on league age.
• Players not attending assessments will be drafted onto a team from a blind draw. (DOES NOT APPLY TO ASSESS UP, ASSESS UP must attend to be placed on a team above their division)
• UNIFORM FITTINGS (All Divisions) Players who do not assess are strongly encouraged to attend the Uniform Fitting portion of assessment day to verify their sizes. ALL UNIFORMS will be custom sized this season based on Registration, NO EXCHANGES or changes will be accepted after the assessment date. If you need to verify Your players sizes be sure to stop by during your listed assessment time.
• 6U SOFTBALL PLAYERS DO NOT ASSESS-players may come to size for uniforms from 6pm-8pm on the day of assessments.

Dates and times are pending weather, updates will be posted

Arrive 30 minutes before to check in and warm up

Registration is required to attend

Waitlist players-DO NOT ATTEND

8U SOFTBALL
4:30 PM LAST NAMES (A-M)
5:30 PM LAST NAMES (N-Z) AND ALL PITCHERS PITCHERS-Stay after to be evaluated 10U SOFTBALL 6:00 PM PITCHERS/CATCHERS-Evaluations (Stay for Assessment Session 1)
7:00 PM LAST NAMES (A-E plus Pitchers and Catchers)
8:00 PM LAST NAMES (F-Z) 12U (NOW 13U SOFTBALL)-UPDATED DIVISION
Managers are needed and can apply here: VOLUNTEER APPLICATION 5:00 PM LAST NAMES (A-N)
6:00 PM LAST NAMES (O-Z)
PITCHERS/CATCHERS-Attend the second assessment time stay after to be evaluated UPPERS/HS SOFTBALL
NO EVALUATIONS. PLEASE CHECK EMAILS FOR INFORMATION