2020 PAL Spring Softball
WHO: All Girls Grades 1-8; registration open now through Feb 6, 2020.
[girls born between 12/31/2005 and 01/01/2013 in grades 1-8 for the 2019/2020 School Year.
*interested parents of girls in the first grade born after 01/01/13, please contact Commissioner*]
PAL Softball is a competitive program where teams from New Providence will play All-Star teams from surrounding towns in various leagues. All girls interested are encouraged to participate and come out and play!
Games/ Practices:
Regular season games typically will be half home/ half away and can include weekend double headers depending on age group. Leagues run from early April through play-offs- typically the weekend before Memorial Day.
Coaches have the option of participating in indoor practices once per week at one of our schools in town during March. Outdoor practices typically run two days per week (tbd by Coach as well as field availability) and most are scheduled in the evenings with a few teams after school.
Divisions
8U- 8 or Younger as of 12/31/19
10U- 10 or younger as of 12/31/19
12U- 12 or younger as of 12/31/19
14U- 14 or younger as of 12/31/19
8U, our youngest age group, will participate in the nearby Berkeley Heights 8U League. This division is coach pitched and a great option for beginners who would like a taste of both introductory softball skills as well as structured games against girls from surrounding towns who are beginners as well!
Cost:
$200 per player
This covers league fees, umpires, team equipment, supplies and uniform jersey. All other uniform items and individual player equipment are purchased separately as needed and will be relayed to you after registration closes.
Evaluations/ Try-Outs:
The need for evaluation and try-outs this year will be determined by registration numbers. If needed, they will take place during mid-February and you will receive specific information if that should be the case. For age levels which require more than one team, a player’s Coach’s Evaluation for the last PAL season played will be used in forming rosters. All tbd.
Winter Training
Information regarding winter training will be distributed to the coaches of the fall 2019 season. This information will then be relayed to parents/ players from their teams interested in training during winter. There will be a team training option, a camp option, as well as an individual/ small group lessons with a Division I softball coach option to choose from. Coaches will make the decision about the team option.
New families to PAL Softball or those who did not play fall who are interested in winter training opportunities are welcome and encouraged to participate. Please contact Karen Gaeta to request specific information.
Please contact Karen Gaeta at softball@newprovidencepal.org. With any questions.
Go Pioneers!
Register for the 2020 Softball!
NPPAL Softball was started in 2000 with the goals of:
• Improving knowledge and appreciation of softball
• Improving softball skills through drills, practice, and repetition
• Providing fun , positive, and instructive environment
• Encouraging teamwork and sportsmanship
• Developing individual confidence and self esteem
• Playing at more competitive level
• Preparation for future high school play
Our Mission
The mission of New Providence PAL Softball is to facilitate a safe, positive learning environment in which the young ladies of New Providence can learn about and participate in, the sport of fastpitch softball while enhancing their self-esteem, self-confidence, self-discipline and leadership skills – while encouraging a healthy, active lifestyle and time outdoors.
We promise every girl a positive youth sports experience. Years from now, we hope they carry with them wonderful memories of their participation in the program and exhibit the character traits that we’ve hopefully taught: a good work ethic, dedication to realizing a goal, self-motivation, the value of teamwork and, most importantly, respect for themselves and others.
We acknowledge and celebrate the long competitive tradition of travel PAL softball, but realize our participants are children, not professionals. It is our goal to try to find a place for every girl to play no matter what her current skill level or experience. It is a priority that their experience be fun.
Frequently Asked Questions
If your family is new to PAL Softball we understand that you may have questions. Program ages, scheduling, the difference between PAL and REC and many other questions often come up as parents register. Below is a list of FAQs that we have tried our best to answer. Of course if you still have questions please contact us.
What is the difference between REC and PAL?
Why do game schedules seem to come out so last minute?
Are tryouts held?
Yes, check back for info soon.
