New Canaan Softball

Kindergarten through grade 8 in the 2024-25 school year

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New Canaan Softball is continuing to build a program which develops players and coaches, love of the game, and fun on the field with friends. 

Our youngest divisions are grade-based, providing for positive social interactions as we introduce our youngest players to the sport. 
 
Our older divisions are age and ability based.  Grouping players of similar ability provides the greatest developmental environment for our players while also maximizing safety. Players in 2nd grade and up are expected to participate in a mandatory evaluation session on March 9th to facilitate player drafts and team selection.  Specific details will be communicated closer to March 9th.

Players on New Canaan travel softball teams for the 2024-25 season are automatically enrolled in the spring recreational program, and do not need to register here.

CALENDAR

DIVISIONS

Rookies: The Rookie division is for our beginner softball players in Kindergarten. The emphasis is on fun and participation. Our once-per-week instructional program introduces our newcomers to the basic rules of softball and fundamentals of hitting, fielding, throwing, and base running using a clinic format and intrasquad scrimmages.
 
A Division: The A division emphasizes fun and participation while also teaching and reinforcing fundamental skills. Coaches pitch to the batters and instruct the defensive players from the field. In games, outs will count, but each team will bat the entire line-up when they are on offense. Players will typically have one weekday practice and one Saturday game per week. 

AA Division: The AA division continues to develop players’ skills and love for the game. Coaches pitch to the batters and instruct the defensive players from the field. Players will play three out innings. Score is kept. Players will typically have one weekday practice and one Saturday game per week.

AAA Division: In AAA, players pitch from a distance of 35' with an 11” ball, with "coach rescue" rules. Scores are recorded and the season concludes with a championship tournament. League play for this division will include games against other New Canaan teams, and may include games against some other towns. During each week, there is typically one weekday practice, one weekday game, and one Saturday game. The season concludes with a championship tournament.

Minors Division: In Minors, players pitch from a distance of 35' with an 11” ball, with more limited "coach rescue" rules than AAA. League play for this division will include games against other New Canaan teams, and may include games against some other towns.  During each week, there is typically one weekday practice, one weekday game, and one Saturday game. The season concludes with a championship tournament.

Majors Division: In Majors, players pitch from a distance of 40’ with a 12" ball, with no "coach rescue" rules. League play for this division will include games against other New Canaan teams, and may include games against some other towns. During each week, there is typically one practice and two games. Practices and games may be on weekdays or Saturdays. The season concludes with a championship tournament.

Juniors Division: In Juniors players pitch from a distance of 43’ with a 12" softball.  The structure of the season at this level will be dependent on the number of players we have interested.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteers are critical to the success of our softball program. If you have played softball, have an interest in softball, want to spend fun time on the field with your daughter and her softball sisters, and would like to make an impact on our community, please consider volunteering as a head coach or assistant coach by indicating your interest when registering. No experience necessary!

LEAGUE REGISTRATION FEES *

*Late registrations (after February 14, 2025) will be assessed an additional $100 fee.