Registration Period

• August 1 - August 31

Registration Late Fee and Wait List

• After August 31, a $20 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

• $100 per player
• $125 max per family
• After August 31, $120 per player/$145 family max

Season

• September 7 - October 26
• Games will be weekends (Saturdays and some Sundays)
• Game schedule is TBD.
• Practices will be the WestConn clinic on Wednesdays.
• There will not be other weekday evening games/practices.  Not enough daylight when we get into September for weekday evening games/practices.
• 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

• Included with registration fees is the WestConn softball clinic
• Players will receive clinic style instruction from WestConn players and coaches
• Clinic dates are: 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16
• Clinic will be held at Freebairn Field.  600pm-730pm.  Under the lights.

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)
  • 14u (8-9+ grade)
• Divisions will be primarily based upon your child's age as of December 31, 2018
• 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
• Uniform shirt sizing information:
  • The uniform shirt is Badger Sports B-Core V-NeckTee.  Style # 2162 (Girls' sizes)/4162 (Women's sizes)
  • When in doubt, order the next size up.
  • Links to manufacturer website for more sizing information:
    • https://www.badgersport.com/b-core-v-neck-youth-tee/216200/[youth]
    • https://www.badgersport.com/b-core-women-s-v-neck-tee/416200/ [womens]
• 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

• BSA is planning to make Bethel Softball spirit wear and apparel available for purchase through an 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!

QUESTIONS?  EMAIL: BethelCTSoftball@gmail.com

Welcome to the 2019 Spring Season Registration!

Registration Period

• January 21, 2019 - March 4, 2019

Registration Late Fee and Wait List

• After March 4, a $20 late fee applies per player
• 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

• $100 per player
• $125 max per family
• After March 4, $120 per player/$165 family max
• No refunds

Season Information

• April - June
• Season will not go beyond the end of the school year
• Practices will begin in April
• 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.)
• No out of town games for Tee Ball League

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, 2018
• 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:
  • The uniform shirt is Badger Sports B-Core Sleeveless Tee.  Style # 2163 (Girls' sizes)/4163 (Women's sizes)
  • When in doubt, order the next size up. The sleeveless tee does run a bit narrow.
  • Links to manufacturer website for more sizing information:
    • https://www.badgersport.com/b-core-girls-sleeveless-tee/216300/
    • https://www.badgersport.com/b-core-women-s-sleeveless-tee/416300/
• Players must be in full uniform for each game (gray softball pants, team shirt, team socks, cleats)
• Please refer to chart below for equipment information 

Bethel Softball Spirit Wear and Apparel

• BSA will make spirit wear and apparel available for purchase through an online web store

 Coaches

• WE NEED COACHES!  No experience required.
• All coaches will need to complete a background check through Bethel Park and Recreation
• All coaches will be required to register with NYSCA

Sponsors

• If you are interested in being a BSA sponsor, please email BethelCTsoftball@gmail.com