Welcome to the 2023 BSA Spring Season Registration!
(please read the season information below)
Registration
January 23, 2023 - March 5, 2023
Registration Late Fee and Wait List
After March 5, a $25 late fee applies
Registration late fees cover rush charges and extra shipping for expedited uniform orders
Late sign ups are subject to a waiting list
Players will be placed on teams on a first come, first serve basis as registrations are received.
If the final registrations received are not enough to form a full team, the final sign-ups received will be placed on a waiting list. If we do not have enough for another full team, money will be refunded.
Cost
$125 per player
$175 max per family
After March 5, 2023: $150 per player/$200 family max
No refunds
Season
April - June
Season will not go beyond the end of the school year
Practices will begin in April, when fields are opened
Games will be May - June
Practices and games will be weekdays and weekends
No more than 3 days per week
There may be out of town games, especially for older age groups
Out of town games are limited to local towns (Newtown, New Fairfield, Brookfield, Danbury, etc.)
Game schedules and practice schedules are TBD.
Until we finalize teams and registration, we will not have game or practice schedules.
Games and practices depend on volunteer coaches’ schedules. Game schedules are also dependent upon other town team schedules.
Age Groups/Divisions
Age Groups and Divisions will be determined after all registrations are received. The expectation is to have a Tee Ball/6u League (PreK4-1st grade), 8u (2-3 grade), 10u (4-5 grade) and 12u+ (6-8 grade) leagues
Divisions will be primarily based upon your child's age as of December 31, 2022
We will make every effort to keep players of the same school grade in the same Division
All skill levels and playing abilities are welcome. Bethel Softball is an instructional centered league.
Equipment/Uniforms
BSA will provide team shirts and matching socks
Uniform shirt sizing information:
UltraClub 8420 and 8420 Youth are the uniform shirts for the Fall season. Please click the links below for sizing specifications.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a different shirt than the Spring 2021 season. This is the same shirt as the Fall 2021 season.
Registration late fees cover rush charges and extra shipping for expedited uniform orders
Late sign ups are subject to a waiting list
Players will be placed on teams on a first come, first serve basis as registrations are received.
If the final registrations received are not enough to form a full team, the final sign-ups received will be placed on a waiting list. If we do not have enough for another full team, money will be refunded.
Cost
$125 per player
$175 max per family
After August 31, $150 per player/$200 family max
Season
September 2 - October 28
Games will be weekends (Saturdays and Sundays)
Game schedule is TBD.
Practice during the week is the WestConn Clinic
No more than 3 days per week
There will be out of town games
Out of town games are limited to local towns (Newtown, New Fairfield, Brookfield, Danbury, Southbury, etc.)
WestConn Softball Clinic
The WestConn Softball coaching staff and players will run a clinic style practice for 5 consecutive weeks at Freebairn Field, 6-730pm-ish.
The clinic will cover all aspects of softball, including pitching, catching, hitting, fielding, etc.
Clinic dates: 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11
Clinic starts promptly at 6:00pm. Please arrive by 5:50pm
Tee Ball league does not participate in the West Conn clinics
This clinic is included in the registration fee.
Age Groups/Divisions
Age Groups and Divisions will be determined after all registrations are received.
The expectation is to have the following Divisions:
Tee Ball/6u League (PreK4-1st grade)
8u (2-3 grade)
10u (4-5 grade)
12u (6-7+ grade)
Divisions will be primarily based upon your child's age as of December 31, 2022
We will make every effort to keep players of the same school grade in the same Division
We will evaluate players "playing up or playing down" on a case by case basis and make a determination based on the best solution.
All skill levels and playing abilities are welcome. Bethel Softball is an instructional centered league
Equipment
BSA will provide team uniform shirt and matching socks
Players must be in full uniform for each game (gray softball pants, team shirt, team socks, cleats)
Please refer to the chart below for equipment information
Bethel Softball Spirit Wear and Apparel
Bethel Softball Spirit Wear will be available during the season via our online store
Coaches
All coaches will need to complete a background check through Bethel Park and Recreation
All coaches will be required to register with NYSCA
Volunteers
And, if you would like to get involved and volunteer with BSA, let us know that too! We are always in need of volunteers.
Note: There are other volunteer positions available besides coaching. No softball knowledge required!