Spartan Ball Club Softball

Please also review the SBC Code of Conduct, which all players and their families are asked to agree to when joining a team. 

Roster invitations to be shared via email between July 1 - July 7, beginning with oldest teams and ending with youngest teams. A non-refundable deposit of $100 is required within 48 hrs to secure roster spot, and will be applied to SBC dues. 

Remaining ½ Dues (or full) - due August 15

Remaining ½ Dues - due January 15

Families are responsible for also covering costs associated with:

• Player Uniform - 1 kit for 8U, 2 kits 9U & up (pants, jersey, belt, socks)

• Personal gear (face mask, bat, helmet, bag, glove)

Update on Age Divisions for the '25-'26 Season

Beginning with the 2026 playing season (which starts August 12, 2025), USSSA will shift its age eligibility determination date for youth fastpitch softball to September 1st. This means, your daughter's youngest playing division eligibility aligns with her age on September 1. A player who is 10 on September 1 will have 10U eligibility. That player can "play up" to 11U, but can not play down to any age division below 10U. We realize this update has a wide range of consequences. Some may come into play and some may not. One consistent philosophy that will continue: SBC players will never be forced to "play up." Forgoing remaining eligibility within an age division is always a parent's choice. This preference can be indicated on your sign up form and will be honored during player placement. It becomes more difficult to honor this preference if you change your mind later in the process. 

To help you prepare for this decision or discuss with your daughter's coach, here is a preview of the options you'll be asked to consider:

Please select the statement below that best aligns with your options as a parent around age division eligibility, which will help the Competition Committee place your daughter. If we identify a team need or a recommendation different from what you've indicated below, we will call you to discuss further.

• My daughter would prefer to maximize eligibility within her age division.

• My daughter would consider an offer to "play up" to a higher age division if needed, or if her ability indicated a team fit.

To read more about USSSA rules, team classifications, and more visit https://iafastpitch.usssa.com/. The number of players who sign up for placement, their age division eligibility, and the number of players who ultimately accept team invitations will determine the teams fielded for the season. 

SBC Softball - What You Need To Know!

Please reference the Season Definitions and Team Play Guidelines table below to understand the level of commitment and the amount of play expected within each age division. These guidelines, established by the Softball Competition Committee, are designed to:

• Support multi-sport athletes and well rounded kids, with deference to in season activities during the off season practice phase.

• Establish a shared commitment for players and teams within the same two-year age division. 

• Lessen the decision-making burden for coaches by providing a shared framework to build their schedule around.

Season Definitions 

Coaches may provide additional guidance at the team level, but should be consistent with the following: 

All SBC club players are encouraged to prioritize in-season sports when managing scheduling conflicts. Coaches will schedule around conflicts if possible (including religious obligations) and manage each scenario on a case by case basis, following the outline below.

• Pre Season Practices: Team practices will be scheduled from January through Spring Break (regular player attendance is highly encouraged to develop skills, but not required) 

• In Season Practices: Team practices will be scheduled following Spring Break through end of the season (regular player attendance is required to prepare for upcoming games, with coaches handling attendance scenarios with discretion)

• In Season Competition: Team games and tournaments may be schedule mid-April through the final weekend of USSSA State competition in mid-end of June. (regular player attendance is required, with coaches handling attendance scenarios with discretion)

• Fall Season: A 6-week season beginning the first week that school is in session, designed for newly formed teams to experience play together (time-bound per SBC guidelines). 

*A team's fall schedule may be influenced by the opportunity for league play, where coaches may adapt to the league's schedule. Additionally, an 8U team's fall schedule may be limited or opted-out of based on coach/parents choice.

Team Play Guidelines & Player Fees

While each team's schedule is a result of players'/coaches' availability and the unique competitive culture of each individual team, the guidelines below are established to create a standard within age divisions and maintain a club-level season for all SBC teams. A typical softball season is about 8-10 weeks long, from April to mid June. Coaches of teams who want to play/practice more or less than the outlined standards below will be asked to have a conversation with the club's Competition Chair.

*Player fees noted below are established in conjunction with the amount of Team Play expected, as shown below, and do not include a player's uniform(s) or apparel. 

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