2026 Spring Rec League (1-/3)
Open only to children in Grades 1-3. We are welcoming players in Grade 1 who have some playing experience and want to play coach pitch.
Please look for separate registrations for the K/1, 4/5 and 6-8 divisions.
If a partial scholarship is needed to make playing Newton Girls Softball affordable for your family, please contact
[email protected]. All correspondences will remain confidential.
SCHEDULE
- Opening day is Sunday, April 12
- One practice per week at the time and field of coaches' choosing
- Games on Sundays at 1:00 pm
- No games the week of NPS's April Spring Recess (April 18-25)
- No games over Memorial Day weekend
- Annual NGS Family Gala -- Saturday, June 6
- Final games June 7
REGISTRATION POLICY
The registration fee includes a uniform (shirt, pants, and socks).
NGS provides team-shared equipment including RIP-IT face guards, bats, and catchers' gear; players may choose to purchase their own equipment for personal use. Batting helmets are not provided, but NGS can loan your player one.
First player is $230 ($205 NGS fee and $25 Newton Parks and Rec fee); $45 discount for each additional sibling registered in 1-3, 4/5 and/or 6-8.
Register by January 31, 2026 as registrations after January 31, 2026 will be charged a $25 late fee (capped at $25 per family).
Placement is guaranteed for all registrations received by February 28, 2026. Refunds for registered players must be requested by February 28, 2026. Players registered after February 28, 2026 will be placed on a waiting list and placement is NOT guaranteed. Openings will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. A full refund will be issued if a player is not placed on a team.
NGS is committed to providing all Newton residents and children attending NPS who identify as female, non-binary, or questioning an opportunity to play softball.
"PAIR ME WITH" POLICY
If two players would like to be placed on the same team they must list each other on their registration forms AND both forms must be received by February 28, 2026. Changes to "Pair Me With" requests will be considered if sent via email by February 28, 2025 to the Grade 1-3 coordinator at
ATTENDANCE GUIDELINES
Softball is a team sport and part of being a good team member is attendance. In the 1-3 division, each team has one game and one practice per week. We expect players to attend at least 75% of their games and practices.
If you are considering another spring activity that also requires your attendance on game days, please be fair to yourself and others by selecting only one activity. Thank you for your cooperation.