Recreation League
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
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Spring 2024 - Recreational Softball League
Our league plays games against teams from Long Hill, Somerset Hills, and Warren.
Open to anyone who resides or attends school in Basking Ridge or Far Hills.
Rec softball season is from March 25 through June 15.
ALL SKILL LEVELS ARE WELCOMED AND ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE!
Schedule Overview
Pigtails
Kindergarten & 1st
The Pigtails League is a non-competitive introduction to the game. It is intended for a wide range of abilities, including both experienced and first-time players.
We focus on having fun while teaching the fundamentals of the game: throwing, hitting, fielding, catching, basic game play, and sportsmanship.
Batters may hit off of tees at the beginning of the season and eventually progress to coach pitch.
Coaches on the field to provide instruction and support.
Interleague teams consisting of Basking Ridge, Warren, and Somerset Hills
2 days per week. Fridays 6:00 p.m. & Saturday 1:00 p.m. Practice and game on the same day
Minors
2nd & 3rd Grade
The Minors League is open to both experienced and first-time players.
Emphasis is placed on having fun and learning the fundamentals of the game. Coaches on the field to provide instruction and support.
This level features a combination of coach and player pitching. To keep the game moving, players throw a maximum of 5 pitches per batter and then coach takes over pitching. Pitching distance is 32'.
All players in the batting order.
Interleague teams consisting of Basking Ridge, Warren, Long Hill and Somerset Hills
2 days per week (games and/or practices) on Mondays, Wednesday, or Saturdays.
All Weekday games start @ 6 PM; All Weekend games @ 9, 11, 1, or 3 PM.
Coaches may add an additional practices depending on field availability.
Majors
4th & 5th grade
Focus is on continuing to learn the fundamentals of the game and having fun, while learning to compete. Scores and standings will be kept.
This level is player pitch. Pitching distance is 35'.
Rules are in place to limit base stealing and walks.
Interleague teams consisting of Basking Ridge, Warren, Long Hill and Somerset Hills
2 days per week (games and/or practices) on Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Saturdays.
All Weekday games start @ 6 PM; All Weekend games @ 9, 11, 1, or 3 PM.
Coaches may add an additional practices depending on field availability.
Seniors
6th, 7th, and 8th Grade
More competitive play with slight rule modifications, including leading and stealing of any base. Pitching distance is 40'. Scores and standings will be kept.
Interleague teams consisting of Basking Ridge, Warren, Long Hill and Somerset Hills.
2 days per week (games and/or practices) on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Tuesday games start @ 8 PM; Friday games start @ 6 PM.
Coaches may add an additional practices depending on field availability.
Registration Fee and Work Bond
Pigtails: $150 registration fee. Registration closes February 23, 2024.
* Pigtails registration fee includes full uniform (pants, jersey, and socks), field and game costs, and insurance.
Minors, Majors, & Seniors: $245 early bird registration fee before February 16; $300 fee after February 16. Registration closes February 23, 2024.
* Minors/Majors/Seniors registration fee includes uniform (jersey and socks), field and game costs, and insurance. Black softball pants must be purchased separately.
Minors, Majors, & Seniors also will be charged a $100 work bond per family. The work bond will be due via a post-dated check when uniforms are issued, and will be returned after completion of one hour volunteer time. The work bond/volunteer requirement is necessary to support our growing program and can be satisfied by coaching, assisting with Ridge Youth Softball Day, helping with fundraising, or participating in many other volunteer opportunities.