FAQ's for Softball
- When do I register my child for the Spring/Summer Softball season?
- When do I register my child for the Fall Softball season?
- When does the season start?
- What is the fee and what does it include?
- How many games will we play?
- Can I request to play with a certain coach or friend?
- What if I don’t have a special request?
- When will I hear from the coach?
- When are practices?
When do I register my child for the Spring/Summer Softball season?
Registration is from Jan 1st through Mar 1st. Late registration can occur after March 1 on an as available basis only and is subject to a $25 late fee. Register online by going to our website: www.millardathletics.com and follow these steps.
1. Click on Softball on the top of the HOME PAGE
2. Click on 2012 Spring In-House Softball Registration
3. This will take you to our online registration partner, Sport NGIN.com
4. Follow the instructions to register your child
Online registration saves you money and allows your data to be entered into our database automatically, which saves us time.
Your data will be retained for future MAA sport sessions allowing for quick and simple registration.
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When do I register my child for the Spring Softballball season?
Spring Registration is OPEN on January 1! Early Bird registration runs through Tuesday, March 1st. It is critical we get registrations in early to allow proper time for team assignment and scheduling. This allows coaches proper time for pre-season practices.
Registrations received on or before Thursday, March 1st are at the rates published on the site. Registrations received after March 1st will include an additional $25 late fee. Please register early to guarantee a a team slot for your player!
When does the season start?
Season starts in mid April and runs through the end of June. Ages 8 -18 will have an End of Season tournament which typically starts the last 2 weeks of June.
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What is the fee and what does it include?
Fees will vary on age and are posted on the website. It includes a new uniform shirt/jersey and 14 Regular Season games + Tournament Games (Grades 3rd - 12th) and 10-16 Regular Season games (Grades Pre-K/K - 2).
It is recommended to wait to hear from your coach and see if he/she has a preference on additional gear.
How many games will we play?
This depends on the league, however the average number of games played would be based on grade. For 2nd - 12th grade, typically there are 14-16 games, for 1st grade 16 games, and 10 games for Kindergarten. 2nd - 12th grade leagues will have a season end tournament in additional to their regular season games.
Can I request to play with a certain coach or friend?
There is a “special request” line on the registration for this purpose. MAA will try to honor as many requests as possible. We will however process the requests on a first-come first-serve basis, and is subject to roster availability. Late registration will not be guaranteed any requests. We have a limit of 13 players per team and this ensures adequate play time for all players.
What if I don’t have a special request?
There is a space provided on the registration form for school attended. For the players who don’t have a special request, MAA will try to group the player with other players from the same school or subdivision. Again, this is a first-come first serve basis. Late registrants will be placed on a team where there is room on a roster. Unfortunately, this may not be the closest school or subdivision and another reason to register early.
When will I hear from the coach?
Players will typically not hear from the coach until the last the week of March, when coaches receive their rosters and our Meet Your Coach event is held. Coaches receive their rosters and schedules at the Coach's Meeting held before Meet Your Coach. Coaches are then free to contact player families. They will call their players and arrange a meeting to get all the practice and game information to the parents.
Please do NOT call the MAA office to find out schedules, coaches, etc. unless you have not been contacted on or before Sunday, April 3 2011 you may contact your League Director. Top
When are practices?
Practice times are set by your coach. Your coach will inform you on his/her practice schedule when you are initially contacted and/or as the season progresses.
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