What will parents need to provide for their softball player?
- Black softball pants
- Cleats
- Softball socks
- Softball glove
- Blue belt for softball pants
- Face guard or face mask is strongly recommended by coaches, but not required
- Hat or visor if desired*
- *Note* 8U players may have different/lesser uniform requirements. Check with your coach.
Occasionally the League has used clothes and gear. If you are financially unable to provide your child with the uniform or other equipment, please let us know and we will do our best to help.
What will the Emmett Softball League provide for players?
- Team jersey t-shirt
- Bats for games and practices
- Balls for games and practices
- Catcher’s gear
- Batting helmets
What can parents expect during the season?
- 8U softball season will start April 1st and run through mid-May.
- All other age groups will start in early May and play through mid-July.
- Generally teams will practice 2 times per week and have 1 game per week to start. Later in the season 2 games per week and 1 practice may be common.
- Practices and games are all held on week nights.
- Practices will be held in Emmett.
- Generally games will occur at the GALS Quad softball fields located off Smeed Parakway in Caldwell. Other fields used are Caldwell High School, Sage Valley Intermediate School, Hawthorne Park and Foote Park in Middleton, and Sundance Park in Homedale. Team carpooling will be encouraged to assist with travel to and from games.
What are the fundraising requirements?
- Please anticipate one day of field maintenance. We all need to chip in and help maintain the fields for our girls! Last year we had a great effort!
- Fundraising is critical to the success of our league. Fees collected from registration do not cover all of the expenses accrued during the course of the season.
- Please expect your daughter to participate in some fundraising activities during the season.
- If you or your daughter cannot participate in fundraising activities, an additional $100 will be required when all fundraising is completed.
- Our Board estimates that $500 per team will need to be raised to cover costs.
- Any additional funds raised will go towards the improvement of the League as a whole.
- For more information on fundraising, click here.
Will photos of my child be used by the Emmett Softball League?
- Emmett Softball League will have media-use forms for parents to sign at registration.
- Emmett Softball League would like permission to use photographs and videos of its players on its social media platforms and other advertisements.
- Emmett Softball League WILL NOT use images or videos of your child without your express written permission.
- Registration in the League is not contingent upon acceptance of the media waiver terms.
- Photos and videos would be used to promote League activities and celebrate accomplishments.
- Media platforms could include Facebook, this website, flyers, and others.
What is expected of parents?
- Parents are expected to support the mission of the Emmett Softball League.
- Parents are expected to be good sports on the sideline.
- Cursing, shouting, foul or negative language will not be tolerated at any League activities.
- Be a positive role model for your child.
- Do not engage in arguments or aggressive behavior with the coaches, players, or umpires. If you are not a coach or umpire, you are a spectator and should act as such.
- Remember that your child may feel a lot of pressure during games. Give positive feedback regardless of game outcome or individual performance.
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