REGISTRATION FOR 2022 FALL SOFTBALL IS CLOSED.

Please email BethelCTSoftball@gmail.com for any possible roster openings.

Registration Period

• Closes August 31

Registration Late Fee and Wait List

• After August 31, 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 August 31, $150 per player/$200 family max

Season

• September 3 - October 30
• 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.)

• 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:  TBD
• Clinic starts promptly at 600pm.  Please arrive on time
• Tee Ball league does not participate in the West Conn 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:
  • 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, 2021
• 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:
  • 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.
  • When in doubt, please order the next size up.
  • https://www.t-shirtwholesaler.com/t-shirts/short-sleeve-t-shirts/ultraclub/8420y-youth-cool-dry-sport-performance-interlock-tee - YOUTH
  • https://www.t-shirtwholesaler.com/t-shirts/short-sleeve-t-shirts/ultraclub/8420-mens-cool-dry-sport-performance-interlock-t-shirt - ADULT
• 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!

QUESTIONS?  EMAIL: BethelCTSoftball@gmail.com

• January 23, 2022 - March 6, 2022

• After March 6, 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.

• $125 per player
• $175 max per family
• After March 6, 2022:  $155 per player/$200 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.

• 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, 2021
• 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 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.
• When in doubt, please order the next size up.
• https://www.t-shirtwholesaler.com/t-shirts/short-sleeve-t-shirts/ultraclub/8420y-youth-cool-dry-sport-performance-interlock-tee - YOUTH
• https://www.t-shirtwholesaler.com/t-shirts/short-sleeve-t-shirts/ultraclub/8420-mens-cool-dry-sport-performance-interlock-t-shirt - ADULT
• 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 

• BSA spirit wear and apparel is available for purchase through an online web 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