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Lights

Umpire fees

Field Maintenance and Equipment Repairs

Purchase of equipment such as, but not limited to: balls, chalk, batting cage equipment, snack bar supplies and maintenance, etc.

USA Softball Registration for players and coaches

League insurance

Field Fees (for use of fields for practice times)

Background checks for volunteers

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and much more!

We follow USA Softball's Age Chart and also hold player evaluations before the start of each season to ensure players are playing at the appropriate level. 

Evaluations are held annually to assess skill levels of the players and ensure teams are balanced for the player draft. Evaluations are held before the Spring Season begins in the beginning of January and are mandatory for all players in 8U & up.

Once teams are formed, your player's coach will contact you with practice information based on their availability.

Practices are usually held at Winifred Pifer Elementary or Barney Schwartz Park twice per week, and generally begin the week after team selection.

*Please note that coaches must complete background clearance before practices can start.

6U - 1x per week, Saturdays

8U - 14/16U - 2x a week—one on Saturday and one weekday (Tuesday through Thursday).

Game schedules are created by USA Softball Central Coast and are usually released shortly before (or occationally right after) Opening Day in March, as they coordinate schedules among all of the local leagues (that play each other).

The season schedule will include a break during Spring Break, possibly a Mid-Season Tournament, and an End of Season Tournament.

Most players bring their own glove, helmet (with face mask) and bat, though we do have equipment available to borrow if needed. Catcher’s gear is provided to the coach upon their request. Face masks are recommended for all infielders. Take advantage of our player's closet during evaluations where you can bring gear, and equipment to exchange or donate to another. 

For practices, your player should wear comfortable clothes such as softball/baseball pants and a shirt.

For games, uniform shirts and a basic black visor are provided and included with your paid registration. Each team’s parent volunteer typically coordinates optional items such as socks, hair bows, and a sweatshirt, which would be an additional cost. Your player will need softball pants and cleats.

Opening Day will be a Saturday in March. The day includes a banner parade early in the morning followed by the first games of the season.

The date varies every year but typically is right around Opening Day. Your coach or team parent will have more information when a date is confirmed.

Team parents often organize optional items such as the team swag, a banner, and an end-of-season coach gift. None of these are mandatory, but typical for a season.

Rain frustratingly impacts our schedule each year. Paso Robles Recreaction Department requires 24 rain-free hours before Barney Schwartz fields can be used. We typically follow the same guidelines for Pifer. For games in other cities, the league determines whether play will continue if fields are wet. We will do our best to notify families as soon as we possibly can if rain is going to cancel practices, games or league events.