Dear Parents:

           On behalf of the Naples Girls Softball, Inc. I would like to thank you for registering your player for the 2022 spring fastpitch softball season! We are looking forward to a record turnout and are so glad you are being a part of it!

We plan to start the season in January with a mandatory player evaluation for all divisions 8U and up, regardless of experience. All players will be guided through a series of structured running, throwing, catching and batting drills to assess where their skills stand. From there, players will be assigned to an age division and will be contacted by their team coach. Practices will begin in early February with games running from early March through the end of May. Per Babe Ruth League, Inc. rules, “a player’s age as of December 31, 2021 determines the age division in which the players is eligible to play in the upcoming season”. No exceptions or special accommodations will be made. 

Pricing is $165.00 for the season for all divisions. This price includes a team game jersey & socks. Players are responsible for purchasing a batting helmet, a bat, a fielder's mask, game pants and cleats. Practice uniforms are not being issued. We offer a $15.00 "early bird" discount (at the time of checkout) if you register before December 1, 2021. Late registrations received after January 15, 2022 will be assessed a late fee at the time of checkout. NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS WILL BE ISSUED AFTER REGISTRATION CLOSES!

Player safety is paramount to Naples Girls Softball, Inc. Each park we use has an on-site lightning detection system that sounds an alarm when lightning is active within 10 miles of the field. Coaches are trained to be alert of the weather and to cancel an event (game or practice) if inclement weather is nearby. Canceled events may or may not be made up, depending on field and player availability. Fielder's masks are required to be worn by the pitcher, 1st base and 3rd base players. Fielder's masks are strongly recommended for all players. Metal cleats are prohibited in the 6U, 8U, 10U and 12U divisions. They are allowed in the14U, 16U and 18U divisions.

Finally, the NGS board of directors will be hosting a mandatory parent meeting at Cambier Park before games begin to review league rules, volunteer opportunities and to answer any questions you may have. This is a great opportunity for you to meet your league officials who are hard at work behind the scenes.

Thank you again for registering with Naples Girls Softball, Inc.

Sincerely,

George B. Pittman, Jr.

NGS League President