** Upcoming pre-season clinics, free with fall registration, all at South Run field #3:
August 25 (Sun.), 2pm to 3:30pm, batting, throwing, fielding; beginner to intermediate rec level; this one is with myself and a few of the SYC coaches and maybe a travel player assistant TBD.
August 25 (Sun.), 3:30pm to 4:15pm, pitching; beginner to intermediate rec level; this is with myself and maybe a travel player assistant TBD.
September 6 (Fri.), 5pm-6:30pm; GMU softball (assistant coach Campbell Hutcherson and a few players) are coming to cover batting, pitching, general skills. They did this last year and it was well-received. This is free for registered players.
These are all free with paid fall registration but please email me to RSVP: softball@sycva.com
Early Bird through June 11
On-Time June 12 through July 31
Late August 1 through August 31 or until capacity reached.
5 - 18 as of 12/31/2023
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.
Schools/fields in the greater Springfield area.
Start Date:
End Date: November 2
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.
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.