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Fall Rec Softball Information

By Admin, 05/24/24, 12:00AM EDT

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Jeff Creskoff

Jeff Creskoff

Softball Commissioner

** 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

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.