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 2024; special circumstances may be considered.)

Cancellation policy for Softball

Review the Bad Weather Policy.

 

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. 

Also check us out on our facebook page Keswick Recreation Association.

Click the link for REGISTRATION!

Age Divisions

[Programs formerly offered as T-Ball]

U5 (coed):
2019, 2020 birth years

U7 (coed):
2017, 2018 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):
2015, 2016 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 bottles

  • Team 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

 

[Programs formerly offered as U10 and U12]

U11 (coed):
2013, 2014 birth years

 

  • 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 bottles

  • Team T-Shirts or jerseys will be provided

  • Team fundraising is encouraged

 

U13 SOFTBALL (COED): 2011, 2012 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 2024; 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 bottles

  • Team T-shirts or jerseys will be provided

  • Team fundraising is encouraged

 

U13 Spring Training - TBD

NOTE: All U13 registrants will have the opportunity to participate in the 2024 spring training if availability permits.

 

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