UPDATED 11/18/2023
What is Spring Ball?
Our primary season is during spring (February - May). The recreational spring season is open to all interested players within our boundaries. No experience is necessary, and this is the primary recreational season. Each registered player is placed on a team using a fair and equitable draft process.
Do I need experience to play?
No experience is needed to participate.
Who can participate?
The number of teams is large for the spring season but there is a maximum number of teams based on field availability. Players will be accepted on a first come first serve basis. Once the max number of players is met, players will be placed on a waitlist.
What birth years can play?
Birth years from 2006-2018 are eligible to participate.
What is the timeframe of the season?
Practices begin tentatively the 2nd week of February. Games begin tentatively the 2nd-3rd week of March and last up until Memorial Day weekend.
When/where will practices be held?
Teams typically practice 1-2 times a week depending on the age division. Our league can only practice at the fields allocated to us by the City of Sacramento and the Sacramento City Unified School District, and those can change from season to season.
When/where will games be played?
Our home playing fields for games are Sojourner Truth Park and Caroline Wenzel Elementary School. All divisions may interleague with neighboring leagues. This is a recreational league and games can be played any day of the week. Each age division typically plays on defined nights of the week plus Saturdays.
How many days a week should I expect this to be?
Each coach is a little different, but the league typically suggests the following:
6u - 2 Practices Per Week Until Games Start. Then 1 Game & 1 Practice. (2 Contacts per week)
8u - 14u - 2 Practices Per Week Until Games Start. Then 2 Games & 1 Practice. (2-3 Contacts per week)
Can I request a Buddy?
All players in the 6u and 8u divisions may request ONE buddy. The Board will do their best to accommodate. Buddies must be reciprocal, meaning both buddies MUST request each other.
Can I Request a Coach?
No, we don't allow for coach requests.
How are teams formed?
Teams are formed via draft based on player evaluations.
What Age Division should my player participate in?
What is covered by the Registration Fee?
Registration helps cover the uniform (jersey/socks), a basic picture package, player/coach insurance, coach background checks, City of Sacramento and Sacramento City Unified School District Field use fees, registration with USA Softball, umpire fees, field equipment and more.
What are families required to provide for uniforms?
Players are responsible for providing a minimum of their own softball pants, softball glove, facemask, and cleats. No metal spikes are allowed except in the 14u/16u division. Players may purchase equipment such as a helmet or bat for their own use.