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Fall Softball

Fall Ball is a shorter session designed for players to improve their skills, to get players comfortable with the division they will play in during the upcoming Spring season, and most importantly to HAVE FUN! 

During the Fall Ball season, we will form teams for 6U (PeeWee), 8U, 10U, and 12U divisions. 14U team(s) will be formed depending on interest. Games and practices will be held at Cardiff Sports Park and Stagecoach Park

Key Fall 2026 Season Dates:

• Registration: Early Bird Pricing: July 22-August 5; Regular Pricing: August 6 - August 17
• Team Formation: Recreation and Select teams to be announced by August 21
• Practices Begin: Official practices begin the Sunday before Labor Day Weekend, August 30. There may be informal practices / team meet-ups the week before that 
• Games Begin: The Sunday after Labor Day Weekend, September 13
• Fall Ball Regular Season Games End: November 8
• Opt-in End of Season Tournament: November 15

Play Options

When registering, please indicate your preference for Single Game or Double Header (Select).

SINGLE Game Schedule (Recreational Level):  Best for recreational players looking to keep their skills fresh. Great opportunity for players moving up an age group to learn new division rules and for beginners to become familiar with the game

• Cost: 
• 8U - 14U:  $190 per player ($170 with $20 Early Bird Discount)
• PeeWee (6U): $130 (No Early Bird Discount)
• Practices: Sundays at Stagecoach Park until games begin. Optional weekday practices during the season.
• Games: Single games on Sundays. Games are mostly at Cardiff Sports Park and Stagecoach Park may include games against other North County teams of similar skill levels.
• Tournament (Optional): May occur on the last weekend of the season. Teams may be combined based on interest. (Exact times and additional fees TBD).

DOUBLE HEADER (Select) Schedule (Competitive Level): Best for advanced players or former All-Stars looking to maintain their competitive edge. There may be pre-season workouts announced TBD to be used as a basis for team formation. Prior All-Star or advanced team experience does not guarantee a spot on a Fall Select / Double Header Team.

• Cost:
• Base Cost: $190 per player ($170 with $20 Early Bird Discount through July 17)
• Additional umpire fees and/or tournament fees will be collected separately by coaches depending on schedule, as incurred (Estimate at least $40 additional to the above base cost) 
• Practices: Sundays until games start, plus one weekday practice at Stagecoach or Cardiff Sports Park. 
• Games: Sunday doubleheaders against other North County teams. Expect to dedicate a minimum of 5 hours for gameplay, plus travel time. Most games will be at Cardiff Sports Park or Stagecoach, but there may be games at other North County fields 

Equipment & Fees

Registration fees for both schedules include: Jersey, Socks, USA Softball registration, field use + lighting costs, insurance, and umpire fees.

Players must provide:

• Black softball pants
• Non-metal cleats
• Batting helmet with a face guard
• Softball glove
• Optional but HIGHLY recommended: fielder’s face mask.
• Optional but recommended: USA Softball Approved Bat (Teams will share bats if needed).
• Optional but recommended for 10U and Up: Sliding pads or shorts

Team Formation & Registration

• Evaluations: There are NO player evaluations for Recreational Fall Ball. The Division Director and Team Managers will form the single game schedule teams considering many factors like: Competitive Balance, Mutual Friend Requests & School of Attendance.  There may be a pre-season workout to be announced to help form the Double Header (Select) teams 
• Friend Requests: Allowed. The best way to guarantee your player is on a team with their friends is to volunteer as a Head or Assistant Coach.
• Coaches Needed: Please consider coaching! Register as a "Volunteer to Coach or Assist" at the same time you register your player.

What is the appropriate division for my player in the Fall?

Based on birth date, your registrant will be automatically assigned to the appropriate age division based on the birth date ranges. Adherence to those guidelines and playing within the assigned division is strongly recommended. If there are special circumstances that might require playing in a higher or lower division, please include this in the notes section at registration, and also reach out to the respective director for the division you are requesting to play in. These requests will be addressed on an exception basis only, and handled within the league play up / play down policy guidelines.