Jeff Creskoff
Softball Commissioner
FREE CLINIC for Registered Players!
GMU Softball is running a clinic for SYC Softball.
Location: South Run field #3.
This is FREE for all registered players for Fall 2024.
registration fee
Early Bird through June 11
- 8U: $160
- 10U - 18U: $180
On-Time June 12 through July 31
- 8U: $170
- 10U - 18U: $190
Late August 1 through August 31 or until capacity reached.
- 8U: $180
- 10U - 18U: $200
ages
5 - 18 as of 12/31/2023
Requests
Post any requests with registration or email the commissioner at softball@sycva.com. Note that the system will place players based on age at 12/31/2023. To play up, post or email this as a request. Moving up from 8u to 10u will cost an additional $20.
location
Schools/fields in the greater Springfield area.
season dates
Start Date:
- August 19
- First Games: September 7
End Date: November 2
days/times
Practices: Once a week. Older players generally practice later but practices do not go past 9PM.
Games: Times vary. See prior season game schedule on softball website as a reference
8U to 18U Division: Generally one Saturday game each week. In addition, there may be occasional extra games/make-up games on another day.
10U to 18U: There are occasional double-headers.
Game schedule will be available early September.
sports equipment/Uniform Items
| Equipment/Uniform | Provided by SYC | Required? |
|---|---|---|
| Uniform top and socks | Yes | Yes |
| Softballs | Yes, for team use. | |
| Bats | Yes, for team use. | |
| Catcher's protective equipment | Yes, for team use. | |
| Batting helmets | Yes, for team use. | |
| Batting tees | Yes, for team use. | |
| Glove | No | Yes |
| Game Pants | No | Yes |
| Softball/Soccer Cleats (highly recommended) Tennis shoes are acceptable | No | Yes |
Note: Information subject to change.