Fall Softball

There are two schedule options offered during Fall Ball season in which we will look to form 8u, 10u, 12u and 14u teams.  Teams will begin practices on the Sunday before Labor Day Weekend, games will begin the Sunday after Labor Day Weekend, and the last game of the season will be the first Sunday in November.

SINGLE Game Schedule:  This recreational game play is a great place for all players if they are new to softball, moving up an age division in the Spring or looking to keep their skills warm in their current division.

• 8U Schedule:  Practice on Sunday at LCYO Fields until games begin. Single games only on Sunday.
• 10U/12U/14U Schedule: Practice on Sunday at LCYO Fields until games begin. Single games only on Sunday.  Most games are at Cardiff Sports Park in Cardiff and could include playing other North County Softball teams.
• Tournament may happen at the end of Season and would be the last weekend.   Exact times TBD. Additional Fee will be collected and amount is TBD. Tournament team participation is optional.  We will field combined teams if needed based on interest.
• Single Game registration = $150.00 per player
  • Includes jersey and socks. Also includes USA Softball registration, fields, insurance and umpire fees.
  • Player provides black softball pant, cleats, helmet and glove.  Players will share bats if needed.

DOUBLE HEADER Schedule:  This schedule will feature highly competitive play to keep advanced skills fresh during the off-season. Participants are advanced or have played All-Stars.

• Schedule: Practice on Sunday until games begin. Double header games on Sunday dedicating a minimum of 5 hours for game play plus travel time to other North County fields.
• Registration Fee = $150.00 per player online.  +$20 collected by coach for additional umpire fee's. ($170 total)
  • Includes jersey and socks. Also includes USA Softball registration, fields, insurance and umpire fees.
  • Player provides black softball pant, cleats, helmet and glove.  Players will share bats if needed.
  • Pickup games could require additional umpire fees to be collected.

Additional Information:

• Practices will start at the end of August
• Games will begin the Sunday after Labor Day Weekend and last game will be the first Sunday of November.
• Friend requests are allowed.
• The best way to ensure you are on a team with friends is to volunteer to coach, either assistant coach or manage a team.
• Adults interested in coaching must also register as a Volunteer to Coach or Assist (please try to do this at the same time as when you register your player). Please consider coaching!

Registration Process:

• Please indicate your preference for playing:
  • One game each Sunday in the Single game play or Double header games each Sunday or No preference, will be happy in either one.
  • Please contact the appropriate Division Director with questions.

Team Formation:

There are no player evaluations conducted for the Fall Ball season. The Division Director and Fall Ball Team Managers will form teams in both schedules. The Double Header teams are traditionally formed from previous All-Star teams that have ended their season in July and have advanced skills players.

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

Divisions for Fall are based on the player's year of birth as shown below which translates into the Division they will play in during the Spring Season.  Essentially, Fall is a short session to expose the girls to the division they will play in the Spring Season.

• If your player is moving up a division in the Spring due to her age (age as of September 1st) and you wish to have her play in her current division for Fall (example = second year 8u player that wants to play 8u again in the Fall but due to her age on September 1st she will be in 10u for the spring season), please contact the Division Director to make the request. Division Director contact information is available on the Board of Directors page or the Division page.

• Pee Wee - born September 1, 2016 - August 31, 2018
• 8U – born September 1, 2014 - August 31, 2016
• 10U – born September 1, 2012 - August 31, 2014
• 12U – born September 1, 2010 - August 31, 2012
• 14U – born September 1, 2008 - August 31, 2010

EQUIPMENT

Players need to provide:

• Softball glove
• Cleats (non-metal)
• Softball Pants
• Batting helmet with a face guard
• Sliding shorts (not required but recommended)
• In-field face mask (optional and not required but recommended)