Keswick Recreation Association Softball
Each Summer, the Keswick Recreation Association (KRA) offers softball at the Cally Ann and Morgan Fields.
We are affiliated with Softball New Brunswick. Various levels of play are offered. Softball NB is introducing tiered levels within age divisions for competitive game pairings (i.e., Tier A-recreational, Tier AA - competitive).
Children are placed according to their birthdate. (We follow the Softball NB registration system in that the child is place according to their birthday as of December 31st 2025; special circumstances may be considered.)
Cancellation policy for Softball
Practices
The coaches will send out introductory communication in late May. Practices will begin early June to provide an opportunity for a few practices before league games begin.
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U5 (coed):
2020, 2021, 2022
birth years
U7 (coed):
2018, 2019 birth years
Basic introduction to skills through games and mini games
The T is used for batting
All children start at the same level
Soft bats and balls are used
Required: sneakers, hats, water bottles
Gloves are recommended (optional for U5)
Team T-Shirts will be provided
At the U5 level, one parent should be prepared to accompany player onto the field
[Programs formerly offered as Learn to Play]
U9 (coed):
2016, 2017 birth years
Build on skills learned during U5 and U7, but even children with no experience can participate and learn required basics
T is used for batting initially, work towards coaches pitching through the season
Fielding the ball, positions of play and making plays are introduced, infield face masks worn
Soft bats or small metal bats are used, balls soft, helmets worn
Required: gloves, sneakers, hats,
labelled water bottlesTeam T-Shirts or jerseys will be provided
Team may participate in league play, or select games against other teams, and/or tournaments
Team fundraising is encouraged
U11 (coed): 2014, 2015 birth years
NOTE:
There has been interest in an all girls team at this age division. If there are enough registrants for 2 teams, we will check with parents and players and make the switch after registration closes.
Build on skills previously learned
Team may participate in league play, or games against other teams, and possibly tournaments
Build pitching skills
Hard bats and hard softballs
Required: gloves, sneakers, hats,
water bottlesTeam T-Shirts or jerseys will be provided
Team fundraising will be required
U13 SOFTBALL (COED): 2012, 2013 birth years
Tier A anD Tier AA
NOTE:
Tier A is comparable to U13- Recreational
Tier AA is comparable to U13-Competitive
There will be ONE U13 softball registration
for 2025; Tier A and AA teams will be selected prior to season start if there are enough players for 2 teams, but all registrants will play.
Build on skills learned previously
League participation (where possible), games against other teams, and potential for tournaments
Coaches pitching and players pitching
Pitching clinics held
Hard bats and hard softballs
Required: gloves, sneakers, hats,
water bottlesTeam T-shirts or jerseys will be provided
Team fundraising will be required
U15 SOFTBALL (COED): 2010, 2011 birth years
NOTE:
U15 is a NEW age division for our programs. If there are enough registrants from our Central York community we will proceed with a U15 team.
Tier A is comparable to U15- Recreational
Build on skills learned previously
League participation (where possible), games against other teams, and potential for tournaments
Coaches pitching and players pitching
Pitching clinics held
Hard bats and hard softballs
Required: gloves, sneakers, hats,
water bottlesTeam T-shirts or jerseys will be provided
Team fundraising will be required
U13/U15 Spring Training - TBD
NOTE: All U13 & U15 registrants will have the opportunity to participate in the 2025 spring training if time, facility, field and coach availability permits.