Fall Softball
Fall ball is a great way for our players ages 5-18 to continue practicing and building on the skills that your player developed in the spring and summer. Prior softball experience is not required.
Ages
Our Fall season welcomes players ages 5-18 for our Tee Ball - U18 levels.
When
Our Fall season runs from September through mid-October.
Where
Home games and practices may be held at any of the following fields in the city:
Elsie Turner (Trapelo Road)
Middlebrook (Veterans Field, Forest St.)
Cusick (Veterans Field, Forest St.)
Practices
Practices will be held at least once a week, at the coaches' discretion in regards to what day(s) and time(s).
We understand that your child may not be able to make it to all of the practices. However, please try to have your child attend as many as possible. Practice is a time for your child to get extra field time, practice skills, learn new strategies, and to bond with the team.
Games
Tee Ball will not have games. Practices will be held one weekday evening to be determined based on the availability of players.
U8 will have one game on Sunday mornings.
U10-U14 will play double headers on Sunday mornings. The first game will start at 9:00 am. The second game will start at approximately 11:00 am.
U18 will play one 9 inning game on Sunday mornings beginning at 9:00 am.
Jerseys
If your child played in the summer, your child will use that jersey. Those who did not play in the summer will receive a jersey.
If you register after August 15, your player's jersey will have a number, but will not include your child's last name.
Players should wear black softball pants and sneakers or cleats to each game.
Extra Costs
What costs beyond registration fees should be expected?
Besides the $100 registration fee, players may have additional costs for the following depending on what they already own:
-glove
-black pants
-cleats or sneakers
Coaches can provide helmets and bats as necessary. Or you can choose to provide your own.
**** If you are in need of assistance of any items above, please reach out to the board at walthamgirlssoftball@gmail.com.
Age Requirements Effective 9/1/23
USA Softball changed their age requirements as of 9/1/23. In the fall, your child will play the age level that goes along with how old your child is as of 9/1/24. Therefore, your child may play at a different level than she played for in the spring and summer.
For example, if your child is 9 as of 9/1/24, your child would play in the U10 division.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I miss the registration deadline?
For the fall, our registration deadline is July 31st. This allows time for jersey orders to be placed, teams to be formed, etc. We have been very flexible with deadlines in the past, but we are changing our policy. July 31 is a hard deadline. We will not be allowing any registrations after July 31 unless we need to actively recruit players to fill out a team.
What happens if my child's age level has reached capacity?
In order for each player to have plenty of time on the field and at bat, we are capping registration at each age level. If you register after your player's age level has reached capacity, your child will be added to a wait list free of charge. If we have enough players to make a second team, we will invite you to fully register your player. Please register right away so your player doesn't miss out!
Do I need to download an app?
Yes, you will need to download the Crossbar app. This app allows you to see the roster, game and practice schedule, as well as take part in attendance for games and practices. You'll also be able to connect with coaches through this app.
My child can not attend a game or practice. What do I do?
Please use the attendance component on the Crossbar app. You can update it at any time to allow for coaches to get accurate attendance before games or practices.
Fall Softball 2024
Waltham Girls Softball plays in the Charles River League each fall. The Charles River League is made up of a variety of towns within approximately 30 minutes of Waltham.
Fall ball is a great way for our players ages 5-18 to continue practicing and building on the skills that your player developed in the spring and summer. Prior softball experience is not required.
Fall games take place on Sunday mornings, with most games being at 9:00am and 11:00am. Practices are held at least once a week at the discretion of the coach.
*Teeball: One weekday evening to be determined based on the availability of players.
*U8 will have only one game on Sunday mornings at 9:00 am.
*U10, U12, U14 will play double headers on Sunday mornings, 1 game at 9:00am the second game at approximately 11:00am.
*U18 will play one 9 inning game at 9:00am on Sunday mornings.
Price to play: $100/player
If your child played in the summer, your child will use that jersey. Those who did not play in the summer will receive a jersey. Players should wear black softball pants and sneakers or cleats to each game.
Coaches can provide helmets and bats as necessary. Players should come to the field with their own glove and face mask. (Please let us know if you need help finding either, we may be able to help you out!)
**If you are interested in helping out with a team, please indicate that during the registration process or contact the board at walthamgirlssoftballboard@gmail.com as soon as possible to get you set for the first practice and/or game.
REGISTRATION CLOSES 7/31/24