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Description
All Parker Recreation leagues are designed to be safe, educational and to create a place for athletes to have fun while building important social skills such as self-confidence, sportsmanship and teamwork. Each participant will play at least half of each game.The Town of Parker is excited to announce that we will be partnering with the Town of Castle for our Youth Softball Program! The majority of games with be played at Salisbury Sports Complex in Parker but teams may be required to play games at Metzler Ranch Community Park and/or Paintbrush Park in Castle Rock.
Games for the 12- to 14-year-old division and some 10- to 12-year-old division will be played on Friday evenings, all other games will be played on Saturdays.
- The 6 to 8 division teams play with 10 players in the field and all teammates will bat one time each inning.
- Each team receives one, one-hour practice per week and games on Fridays or Saturdays. Double headers may be played throughout the season.
- Helmets will not be provided for practices. Players should provide their own bat and helmet in addition to traditional baseball gear. Discounts and scholarships are available for equipment needs.
- Coaches will pitch to their own players. Each batter receives 5 pitches and 3 tee attempts if needed.
- Score and standings are not kept.
- Age is determined by the participant's age on the final date of each season. Players may not play up or down (outside of their age range). For ages that overlap, please choose the best division based on your child's size, skill and previous playing experience.
Please contact Alfredo Negrin at anegrin@parkeronline.org or 303.805.6311 with any questions or concerns.
Equipment Needs: Wear athletic clothing meant for outdoor weather conditions. Participants will need to provide a mitt. Rubber molded cleats or tennis shoes are permitted. You may also bring your own bat. Coaches will receive a tee, and 11-inch softballs. Jerseys are included.
- Helmets will not be provided for practices. Players should provide their own bat and helmet in addition to traditional softball gear. Discounts and scholarships are available for equipment needs.
- All teams are coached by volunteer coaches. If you are interested in coaching a team, please contact Alfredo Negrin at anegrin@parkeronline.org.
- You will hear from your coach five to seven days prior to the season start date. Be sure you note which coach you picked during registration.
Age Category
Youth (6 -18)
Location
Practices may be held at Iron Horse, Tallman Park. Games are played at Salisbury Park.
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