Spring | Grades 5-6 Juniors
The Grades 5-6 Junior Division runs from early April through mid-June. The focus is on the fundamentals of hitting, throwing, and catching where players learn to become smart aggressive base runners, fundamentally sound at the plate and recognize where to make the play defensively. Most regular softball rules apply. Limited stealing. Umpires call balls and strikes. The league makes every attempt to keep roster size to no more than 13 players to allow plenty of playing time for all.
Eligibility
Player is a resident of Milton or attends school in Milton.
Player is enrolled in Grade 5 or 6.
Format
The league wants to ensure that we have competitive balance across all teams so we do our best to make sure each team has pitching, catching and an equal amount of 5th and 6th graders.
Games
Typically 2 games per week. The schedule usually includes games on Saturdays and mid-week @ 6PM. Expectation is that players will make at least 75% of all games.
Practices
1x practice per week. Coaches will also schedule practices before the season.
Playoff Format
All teams make the playoffs. Single elimination format.
Jerseys
Jerseys are provided and handed out prior to the first game.
Frequently Asked Questions
Finances are tight. Do you offer any financial assistance?
Milton Girls Softball believes that every girl who is interested in playing should be able to play. If you have financial circumstances that make the registration fees a challenge, please reach out to Noreen Dolan from the Milton Resident & Parish Member Funds at 617-696-1214 or Miltonresidentsfund@gmail.com. We have a strong partnership with the Milton Resident & Parish Member Funds while keeping your circumstances private.
What equipment will my child need before the first practice or game?
Players should arrive at their first practice with a glove, hat, and rubber molded cleats. Fielding masks are required as well. We strongly recommend that each girl have a sliding pad as well as sliding shorts.
2024
Registration fee: $165.