• January 10, 2025 - March 4, 2025

• $125 per player
• $200 max per family
• EARLY BIRD registration: save $10 if register by 1/24/25
• After March 4, 2025:  $150 per player/$225 family max
• No refunds

• 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/field availability.

• Age Groups and Divisions will be determined after all registrations are received.  The expectation is to have the following divisions: 
  • Tee Ball / 6u: PreK4 - 1st grades
  • 8u: 2nd-3rd grades
  • 10u: 4th-5th grades 
  • 12u+: 6th-8th grades
• Divisions will be primarily based upon your child's age as of December 31, 2024
• 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.

• BSA spirit wear and apparel is available for purchase through our online web store: https://teamlocker.squadlocker.com/stores/bethel-softball-association-spirit-wear-store

• 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

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

Registration Period

• July 29, 2024 - August 23, 2024

Cost

• $125 per player
• $175 max per family
• (After Aug 23rd, a $25 late fee applies)
• No refunds

***PLEASE NOTE: There is a $25 per player fee assessed by the Bethel Parks and Recreation Department.

Registration Late Fee and Wait List

• $25 late fee after Aug 23rd
  • Late fees cover rush charges and extra shipping for expedited uniform orders
• Players will be placed on teams on a first come, first serve basis as registrations are received.
  • Late sign ups are subject to a waiting list
• 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.
• (The earlier that players sign-up, the better everyone can plan.)

Season

• August 31 - October 26
• Final practice and game schedules are TBD
  • No more than 3 days per week
  • WestConn Clinic* (see below) is one practice / week
  • Games are generally on Saturdays and Sundays
  • There will be some out of town games (limited to local towns, i.e. Newtown, New Fairfield, Brookfield, Danbury, Southbury, etc.)
  • Until we can finalize teams and registration, schedules will not be available as schedules depend on volunteer coaches' availability, as well as other towns schedules
    • The sooner players register and parents volunteer, the sooner we are able to get these schedules finalized

• Run by WestConn Softball Team coaching staff & players
• DATES: 5 weeks @ 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9
• TIME: starts promptly @ 6pm (players should arrive no later than 5:50pm); ends at 7:30pm
• LOCATION: Freebairn Field
• The clinic covers all aspects of softball: pitching, catching, hitting, fielding, etc.
• TeeBall division does not participate in the WestConn clinics
• **This clinic is included in the registration fee**

• Age groups and divisions will be determined after all registrations are received.
• The expectation is to have the following Divisions:
  • TeeBall/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

• WE NEED COACHES! No experience required; you receive in-person training
• All coaches complete a background check through Bethel Parks and Recreation
• All coaches are required to register / get certified through NYSCA

Volunteers

• There are other volunteer positions available besides coaching.  Email us @ BethelCTSoftball@gmail.com - we'd love to hear your ideas.
• No softball knowledge required! 

QUESTIONS?  EMAIL: BethelCTSoftball@gmail.com