Registration closes on March 1st, 2025.
Indoor preseason training starts March 16th. Time & Place TBD.
Girls in Grades K-8 who want to play softball are encouraged to join the Boxford Softball Program. The program's main emphasis is to foster a strong and supportive team environment where everyone can flourish. Not only will coaches help develop each player's skills, but also promote each girl's self-esteem and self-confidence. While we want to be competitive in each game, it is much more important that your daughter graduates the program happy and confident in her abilities, not only in softball but any field.
The BAA participates in the Essex County Woman's Softball League (ECWSL). The league is comprised of teams from 15 towns across the North Shore. The league philosophy is a recreational and development, however the older grades get increasingly more competitive. The league is organized by grade as follows:
Pre-Farm Division - Open to girls entering grades Kindergarten - 2nd in September of 2024. The Pre-Farm Division is a level of play designed to continue introducing girls to the game of softball and developing individual skills. It is a continuation of Instructional but the girls will have weekly coach pitched games with our neighboring towns and focus on preparing them for Farm Division. This program runs for 6 weeks starting the 1st week of May through mid-June.
Farm Division - Open to girls entering grades 3 & 4 in September of 2024. The Farm Division is a level of play designed to help players make the transition from coach-pitched games to player-pitched games. This level has an emphasis on developing pitchers and basic game techniques in the infield. Players also must develop a comfort level with batting against player pitching. All second grade players should be prepared to start the season having the ability to throw and catch a softball with proper technique. This is a developmental/ instructional league and coaches strive to have players play multiple positions during a season. At this level, the ball is an 11" inch hard softball. Pitchers pitch from a 35' foot pitching distance. Bases are 50' feet apart. There is no stealing or bunting. A maximum of 4 runs can be scored per inning.
Junior Division -- Open to girls entering grades 5 & 6 in September of 2024. The Junior Division is the first level of competitive play within ECWSL. Players do all the pitching. Players entering the Junior Division should be able to: Throw and catch a ball from across the diamond (i.e. from 3rd base to 1st base), Independently demonstrate proper batting mechanics. At this level, the ball is a 12" inch hard softball. Pitchers pitch from a 40' foot pitching distance. Bases are 60' feet apart. Limited stealing of second and third base is allowed (baserunner may leave when ball crosses plate). Girls play a 6 inning game.
Senior Division - Open to girls entering grades 7 & 8 in September of 2024. The Senior Division is the most competitive level of play for softball within our league. At this level, the ball is a 12" inch hard softball. Pitchers pitch from a 43' foot pitching distance. Bases are 60' feet apart. Full stealing of second, third and home (baserunner may leave when ball leaves pitcher's hand). Maximum of 6 runs can be scored per inning, inning ends when the 6th run crosses the plate. Six run rule is lifted in the 7th inning for Seniors. 15 Run Mercy rule after 5 innings.
The Pre-Farm season is 6 games in length and runs the 1st week of May through mid-June. Games for Pre-Farm are played on Sunday afternoons from 4:00-5:30pm. The Farm season is 10 games in length and runs the 1st week of May through mid-June. For Juniors & Seniors, the season is 10 games in length, running from the last week of April through mid-June. Games are Monday-Friday, 5:30-7:30pm, with one home and one away game per week. A weekend practice is scheduled around soccer games.
Junior and Senior Divisions have playoffs at the end of the regular season. For the 2024 season all teams made it to the playoffs and there were A and B brackets for the Divisions and the League Championships. Historically the Division Finals and League Championship games are played on Father’s Day weekend. Please keep that in mind and let your coach know as soon as possible if you are not available that weekend. Depending on registration numbers, Boxford will merge with Topsfield to form a senior team(s).
The Regular season starts the week of April 28th and ends mid June. Playoffs will start June 9th with the finals scheduled for June 22nd.
Contact January Oliva, BAA Girls Softball Director, via email with your questions - boxford.girls.softball@gmail.com.
Upcoming Player Evaluations and Development:
Stay tuned for upcoming announcements regarding player evaluations, which will be essential in determining team placements for the upcoming season. These evaluations are designed to assess each player's skills and potential, ensuring that everyone is placed on a team that aligns with their abilities and promotes growth.
In addition to team placements, we will also be releasing dates for a variety of player development activities and training sessions. These programs are tailored to enhance individual skills, foster teamwork, and improve overall performance, providing players with the tools they need to succeed both on and off the field. Keep an eye on our communications for the latest updates and ensure you don't miss out on these valuable opportunities for development and growth.
Questions? Email boxford.girls.softball@gmail.com
We recommend that you consider purchasing slide shorts and a slide pad. Sliding is part of the game and we expect the girls to get in under the tag. The pads make it less painful and help prevent scrapes and bruises.
Although we have batting helmets available, if you are planning on buying your own, helmets with a face mask are required.
If your daughter is new to the game, consider a face mask. Most of the girls purchase a mask as protection against a bad hop. If you are thinking about pitching, it is an absolute must.
On the list of good ideas for equipment are cleats, batting gloves, and of course a fielding glove. Many of the Sr. girls have purchased their own bat. Bats are a larger investment as they can easily run up to $350.00. These should be considered only for the most serious players. We have plenty of good bats available for different size players.
If you are not sure about the best glove or bat, ask one of the coaches. We can help you find a quality glove that will work well and help them catch the ball effectively.
This season we will be providing jerseys and socks for each player. Each player should wear black pants. You can order through Team & League, but they are not custom so you can purchase them elsewhere.
Visors are custom but are OPTIONAL and can be ordered through Team & League Outfitters.
Our vendor is Team & League Outfitters in Georgetown:
Hours: Mon - Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 8am-Noon. No appt. necessary.
If you have any questions about sizes, you can either text or email Jen. Team & League Outfitters info:
Jen Dziadosz (email is jendziadosz@yahoo.com and text # is 978-314-8339)103 EAST Main Street (Rt. 133 - Georgetown Building Supply Plaza)
Georgetown, MA 01833
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