Girls Recreation Softball this Summer for Grades K-1
Registration is now open for Girls Softball in Summer 2026 for Springfield children entering grades K-1 (as of Fall 2026)! Please help us plan for the upcoming season by registering before the deadline of Monday, May 25, 2026! See below for details. Join us!
Registration is now open for Girls Softball in Summer 2026 for Springfield children entering grades K-1 (as of Fall 2026)! Please help us plan for the upcoming season by registering before the deadline of Monday, May 25, 2026! See below for details. Join us!
What
Focus on learning fundamentals and not competition. Six games total that will be on weeknights between June 8, 2026, and July 31, 2026. Practices will be built around the game schedule.
Who
Recreation girls softball teams in Summer 2026 are open to Springfield residents, and students in Springfield schools, entering grades K-1 (as of Fall 2026).
Two Fees
Payable to Township of Springfield:
Grades K-1 = $30
Payable to Springfield Girls Softball (SGS):
Grades K-1 = $30
Registration
Separate registration fees are required on BOTH websites:
Community Pass at https://register.communitypass.net/springfield
Springfield Girls Softball (SGS) at https://springfieldgirlssoftball.sportngin.com/register/form/423772594
Deadline
Monday, May 25, 2026. After the deadline, a waitlist will be kept on Community Pass, and registrations will only be processed if space is available on a team.
Refunds
No refunds of Township funds after Monday, May 25, 2026, unless your child is replaced by a child on the waitlist. All refunds are subject to a $15 administrative fee, per Township Ordinance. In the event of a season interruption or cancellation, every effort will be made to return unspent funds, but this is not guaranteed.
Includes
Uniform shirt to keep; loaned equipment (helmet, catcher’s gear, bats, balls); league fees
Does Not Include
Pants; glove; cleats; face mask
Volunteer Coaches
The success of our program is largely due to the efforts of our volunteer coaches. If you have softball or coaching experience, or are willing to assist, please fill out that section in your child’s registration on Community Pass. Volunteer coaches must attend a one-time Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y. clinic and pass a criminal background check via fingerprinting, per Township Ordinance and Recreation Department regulations. For more information, contact Brendan O’Reilly, Assistant Director of Recreation, at brendan.oreilly@springfield-nj.us.
Questions?
Samaar Nelson, Recreation Program Coordinator, at samaar.nelson@springfield-nj.us or (973) 912-2227; or Springfield Girls Softball (SGS) at springfieldgirlssoftballnj@gmail.com
Focus on learning fundamentals and not competition. Six games total that will be on weeknights between June 8, 2026, and July 31, 2026. Practices will be built around the game schedule.
Who
Recreation girls softball teams in Summer 2026 are open to Springfield residents, and students in Springfield schools, entering grades K-1 (as of Fall 2026).
Two Fees
Payable to Township of Springfield:
Grades K-1 = $30
Payable to Springfield Girls Softball (SGS):
Grades K-1 = $30
Registration
Separate registration fees are required on BOTH websites:
Community Pass at https://register.communitypass.net/springfield
Springfield Girls Softball (SGS) at https://springfieldgirlssoftball.sportngin.com/register/form/423772594
Deadline
Monday, May 25, 2026. After the deadline, a waitlist will be kept on Community Pass, and registrations will only be processed if space is available on a team.
Refunds
No refunds of Township funds after Monday, May 25, 2026, unless your child is replaced by a child on the waitlist. All refunds are subject to a $15 administrative fee, per Township Ordinance. In the event of a season interruption or cancellation, every effort will be made to return unspent funds, but this is not guaranteed.
Includes
Uniform shirt to keep; loaned equipment (helmet, catcher’s gear, bats, balls); league fees
Does Not Include
Pants; glove; cleats; face mask
Volunteer Coaches
The success of our program is largely due to the efforts of our volunteer coaches. If you have softball or coaching experience, or are willing to assist, please fill out that section in your child’s registration on Community Pass. Volunteer coaches must attend a one-time Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y. clinic and pass a criminal background check via fingerprinting, per Township Ordinance and Recreation Department regulations. For more information, contact Brendan O’Reilly, Assistant Director of Recreation, at brendan.oreilly@springfield-nj.us.
Questions?
Samaar Nelson, Recreation Program Coordinator, at samaar.nelson@springfield-nj.us or (973) 912-2227; or Springfield Girls Softball (SGS) at springfieldgirlssoftballnj@gmail.com
