Deer Lakes Softball

General Information

What to expect for a typical Softball Season

Typically during March and early April....1 or 2 days of indoor practice. 1 weekday and 1 Sunday

During the season most home games are played on Saturday/Sunday and typically 1 away game (TBA)

Typical commitment 2 – 3 days per week April – June.

Equipment Recommendations:

HELMET:It must meet a few requirements:

It must fit properly, have a face mask and chin strap.
It must be NOCSAE approved. (National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment)
The NOCSAE seal must appear on the helmet as well as the face mask.

BAT: Make sure you get a FASTPITCH bat.

Have it properly fit for the player for length and weight.
We recommend you go light. Light bats promote good bat speed and a proper swing!
This really comes into play for travel and school ball.

SPIKES: NO METAL SPIKES ARE ALLOWED!!!

Spikes should fit properly.
"All Turf" or standard spike is up to athlete.
Some spikes are available with the spikes at the front set in a circular pattern to minimize knee injury due to spike lock.

GLOVE: Should fit snuggly and be sized to the player.

As players gets older and settles into a few positions that she plays, the glove may be position specific, such as a catcher mitt, first baseman's glove, outfielders glove.

FACE PROTECTOR("D Mask"): Protect those pearly whites.