2016 Spring Registration

 

Spring Softball Registration is now Closed for Minor and Junior Divisions.
Still Accepting Registrations for Other Divisions but they could close at any time!

For questions, please click to email:  programdirector@tauntongirlssoftball.org

 

Register Early and Save $25 off Regular Fees.  After February 22, 2016, all standard fees per player will be applied.

 

Family Registration Fee: All players after first are half price ($62.50) Note:  Excluding Instructional A registrations

 

After March 10, 2016, players will be placed on a waiting list and will be placed on a team if space allows.

 

Division Fees for 2016 Season

 

Division Online Form Birth Year Fee Early Bird
(Paid in Full Before 2/22/16)
Instructional A 2011 - 2012 $65 $40
Instructional B (6U) 2009 - 2010 $125 $100
Farm (8U)
(2016 Pilot)
2007 - 2008 $125 $100
Minor (10U) 2005 - 2006 $125 $100
Junior (12U) 2003 - 2004 $125 $100
Senior (18U) 1997 - 2002 $125 $100

 

What is Spring Recreation?

 

The Taunton Girls Softball Spring Recreational program is composed of five divisions divided up by ASA ages with our mission being to promote, supervise, and develop the skills necessary to play competitive softball through positive reinforcement and good sportsmanship, regardless of a player's ability.  Spring Recreation is a casual and fun environment for players of all abilities. Teams are balanced and coaches try to balance playing time equally among all players.

 

Spring tryouts for girls moving into or have never played in the Minor, Junior or Senior division will be held on March 13, 2016. Tryouts are for placement purposes only and all girls who register will be placed on a spring recreation team.

 

It is important to register early. The number of teams we can form depends upon the availability of fields and coaches. If you would like to coach, please be sure to indicate such on the registration form and you will also need to complete the CORI Acknowledgement Form and send us a copy of your driver's license or state issued picture ID (by postal mail or email it to our registrar).

 

 

Recreational League Division Descriptions

 

Instructional A
  • Introduction to softball, very basic skills.  FUN!
  • Consists of players ASA ages 3 and 4 (birth years 2011 or 2012).
  • Players will participate in skills and drills in the beginning of the season. As the season progresses the players will play "T Ball".
  • Parents will shadow their child during games
  • Games will be held on Saturday mornings
  • A field day with medals for all players at the end of the season.
Instructional B (6U)
  • This division builds on the basics of throwing, hitting, catching, fielding, base-running and learning the game of fastpitch softball.
  • Great for a first time player!
  • No scores are kept, no umpires, no standings or playoffs, and a field day with medals for all players at the end of the season.
  • Consists of players ASA ages 5 and 6 (birth years 2009 and 2010).
  • Players will use an 11 inch softee softball and play a minimum of 2 innings per game with a full roster rotation used for batting purposes.
  • One practice per week (to be determined by the coach), then one game on Wednesdays @ 6pm and one game on Saturday mornings against other Taunton teams.
Farm Division (8U) (2016 Pilot)
  • This division is an introduction to competitive fastpitch softball and uses an 11" softball.
  • Games with coach fed Lousville Slugger pitching machines, umpires, all games against other Farm Division teams.
  • Ideal for first time players.  Ample opportunities to catch up and learn the fundamentals with more experienced players.
  • Six week season, two games per week. One practice per week. 
  • Scores are kept but standings do not matter, junior umpires, no playoffs and a field day with medals for all players at the end of the season.
  • Consists of players ASA ages 7 & 8 (birth years 2007 and 2008).
  • See By-Laws Exhibit C for complete details
  • One practice per week (to be determined by the coach), then one game on Wednesdays @ 6pm and one game on Saturday mornings against other Taunton teams.
Minor Division (10U)
  • This division is the first level of competitive fastpitch softball and uses an 11" softball. Real games with girls pitching, umpires, all games against other Minor Division teams.
  • First time players are always welcome and will be given ample opportunities to catch up and learn with more experienced players.
  • Six week season, two games per week. One practice per week. 
  • Scores are kept, playoffs and championships at the end of the year.
  • Consists of players ASA ages 9 and 10 (birth years 2005 and 2006).
  • See By-Laws Exhibit C for complete details
  • Games will be held on Mondays @ 6pm and Thursdays @ 6pm
Junior Division (12U) 
  • This division builds on all aspects of competitive fastpitch softball and introduces players to the full size 12" softball and a 40 foot pitching mound.
  • Real games with girls pitching, umpires, all games against other Junior Division teams.
  • Prior experience is helpful but not necessary.
  • Six week season, two games per week. One practice per week. 
  • Scores are kept, playoffs and championships at the end of the year.
  • Consists of players ASA ages 11 and 12 (birth years 2003 or 2004).
  • See By-Laws Exhibit D for more details
  • Games will be held on Tuesdays @ 6pm and Fridays at 6pm or 7pm (under the lights)
Senior Division (18U)
  • This division is full fledged competitive fastpitch softball with the full distance 43 foot pitching mound and most ASA / USA Softball rules used.
  • Real games with girls pitching, umpires, all games against other Senior Division teams.
  • Prior experience is helpful but not necessary.
  • Six week season, two games per week. One practice per week. 
  • Scores are kept, playoffs and championships at the end of the year.
  • Consists of players ASA ages 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 (birth years 1997 - 2002).
  • See By-Laws Exhibit E for more details
  • Games will be held on Saturdays - Times TBD
  • *Note: If a girl registers for the Sr. Division and is unable to play due to making a High School time then a Full Refund of all registration fees will be made if requested.

 

Recreational League Tryouts

 

Tryouts for Minor, Junior and Senior Divisions will be held on Sunday, March 13, 2016 from 12pm - 6pm at the Friedman Middle School Gymnasium. Tryouts are for team placement purposes only and all girls registered by March 10, 2016 will be placed on a team. Girls only need to tryout if they are moving up to a new division (Minor, Junior or Senior) or have never played a season in their appropriate division. If they were on a team last year and are staying in that division then they do not need to tryout and just need to register and make note on the registration form of their Spring, 2016 team.

 

There are no tryouts for Instructional A, Instructional B, and Farm divisions and all girls will be placed on teams.

 

Fee Waiver Available

 

Softball can be an expensive sport to participate in, especially for families with multiple children playing and for those on competitive travel teams. The Taunton Girls Softball League has a fee waiver program in place to help families in need meet the costs of playing softball. Assistance is available for all of our programs including Skills Clinics, Recreational and Travel level players. More info...