*information subject to change
Softball 1st & 2nd Grades: Players who are finishing 1st & 2nd grades, machine pitch by coach
Softball 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grades: Players who are finishing 3rd, 4th & 5th grades, windmill/underhand player pitch at 35’
Softball 5th, 6th, 7th, & 8th Grades: Players who are finishing 5th through 8th grades, windmill player pitch at 40’
Players finishing the 5th grade may play in the 3rd-5th or the 5th-8th league depending on their ability. Players are expected to play within their grade level.
Please contact Suburban Athletics (SuburbanAthletics@gmail.com) with any softball questions.
Registration Deadline: March 1st
Players interested in playing tournament softball must register by November 15th, with the exception of 8U. 8U Tournament registration is due by March 1st.
Player evaluations may be held for league participants in grades 3-8. These are NOT tryouts – we are simply getting all league players together so we can create teams with equal levels of talent. Girls playing 1st and 2nd grade league do not need to attend except for the girls interested in playing 8U tournament softball.
Registration fees reflect the State of Wisconsin Sales tax that must be paid by the organization.
1st-2nd grade - $65
3rd-5th grade - $75
5th-8th grade - $85
*Once team rosters are created, fees are non-refundable. Special circumstances will be at the discretion of Suburban Athletics board of directors and/or executive board.
League softball games and practices are scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays and will begin between 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Suburban Athletics tournament softball teams are offered for those players interested in competing at a higher level within their age group. Tournament teams require a greater commitment in that each participant is expected to attend all practices, games, weekend tournaments and other team activities. Teams will typically have practices 1-2 times per week in addition to playing on a league team 2 nights a week. The season will include 3-6 weekends over the course of the season. The tournament players will not all play equal time and based on the numbers of players on a tournament team, a “core / rotation” system may be used. Tournament families are expected to complete volunteer requirements for both league as well as additional volunteer requirements for tournament team participation.
Initial tournament player fees for 2024 are as follows:
Softball 8U: $125
Softball 10U-12U: $200
Softball 14U*: $275
*14U Tournament Softball Players may participate in the 5th-8th grade weekly league if finishing the 7th or 8th grade.
Softball Tournament Team ages are based on the players age as of January 1st.
Suburban Athletics provides an equal $ amount to each tournament team to help cover the entry fees of the tournaments. Uniforms and entry fees not covered by the amount provided by Suburban and the tournament player fee can be covered by tournament sponsors or donations obtained by the tournament team itself.
Softball tournaments are held on weekends throughout summer in the surrounding communities. 8U will play a minimum of 3 weekend tournaments. 10U, 12U and 14U will play a minimum of 4 weekend tournaments.
Do you have to register for league if you’re registering for a tournament team?
It’s age dependent if you have to register/play in league. For girls 12U & under, it is required that you register for league in order to register for tournament.
What options are available for girls older than 12U?
14U – 18U tournament teams (located in tournament player registration link) are traditional tournament teams that play weekend tournaments in the summer, in the past we have sometimes had teams at these levels and others (due to numbers) have not. This is all determined on the number of players registered by the due date. If there aren’t enough to field a team, refunds will be issued. Parents will be informed if there are not enough to meet the number of players/team as soon as the organization/commissioner knows.
Where do I find information if my daughter is interested in playing for an 8U tournament team?
In the league registration (located on Home Page), if you daughter is 8 & Under as of January 1st – a question will come up if she would be interested in tournament team. Mark YES or NO in this registration. The commissioner will be monitoring the # of players who have marked YES. If there is a coach at this level and enough players to make a team (will be determined shortly after registration deadline), more information will be e-mailed out to the interested parents/players by the commissioner or head coach.
What if I am interested in coaching?
Please e-mail suburbanathletics@gmail.com if you are interested and the level you are interested in coaching. We need coaches! There are opportunities for tournament, league including assistant coaching needs. We appreciate all who volunteer and the players do too!
What does my child need for the season?
Girls will be provided with a league shirt (grades 1-8). Girls will need their own batting helmet, glove, and face mask. Cleats are helpful. Sliding is enforced, so we recommend the girls wear pants or sliding shorts/sliding pads.
What will be my commitment as a parent to work in concession stands?
All 3rd-8th grade league teams will be expected to cover shifts at the O’Hauser Park Concession when you play on Strohmeyer Field. Each team will be responsible to get parents to cover those shifts. Failure to provide parent volunteers on your scheduled day may result in forfeiture of the game.
SUBURBAN ATHLETICS IS COMPLETELY RUN BY VOLUNTEERS, including coaches and board members.
Ask how you can help!