2023 Fall Softball
Tuesdays & Thursdays
1st-5th Grade: August 22-October 5
6th-9th Grade: August 29-October 12
The DYA Fall Softball program is open to 1st through 9th grade girls and consists of 3 divisions. Players must be registered to play with their grade level. There are no standings and no tournament for DYA Fall Softball.
League & Grade Level (2023-2024 school year):
Coach Pitch/Tee-ball League: 1st-3rd Grade
Minor League: 4th/5th Grade
Major League: 6th-9th Grade
Coach Pitch/Tee-ball League:
Teams are scheduled for 4 preseason practices and 10 games (2 per week). Practices and games occur on Tuesdays & Thursdays beginning August 22. Practices are held on August 22, 24, 29, & 31. Practices are 90 minutes in length and start times vary (5:30 PM or 7:00 PM). Games begin September 5 at 6:15 PM with a 1½ hour time limit. Late-season games played on fields without lights may begin as early as 5:30 PM to complete before darkness. Practices and games take place primarily at Avery Park with occasional sessions at Emerald Fields. The season is scheduled to end October 5.
Minor League:
Teams are scheduled for 4 preseason practices and 10 games (2 per week). Practices and games occur on Tuesdays & Thursdays beginning August 22. Practices are held on August 22, 24, 29, & 31. Practices are 90 minutes in length and start times vary (5:30 PM or 7:00 PM). Games begin September 5 at 6:15 PM with a 1½ hour time limit. Late-season games played on fields without lights may begin as early as 5:30 PM to complete before darkness. Practices and games take place at Avery Park. The season is scheduled to end October 5.
Major League:
Teams are scheduled for 4 preseason practices and 10 games (2 per week). Practices and games occur on Tuesdays & Thursdays beginning August 29. Practices are held on August 29, 31, September 5 & 7. Practices are 90 minutes in length and start times vary (5:30 PM or 7:00 PM). Games begin September 12 at 6:15 PM with a 1½ hour time limit. Late-season games played on fields without lights may begin as early as 5:30 PM to complete before darkness. Practices and games take place at Avery Park. The season is scheduled to end October 12.
Rainouts & Rescheduling: Games rained out will be postponed to the end of the season.
League Fee: $75*, plus the cost of jerseys, if you need them.
*An additional $20 was added to the league fee on August 1.
Financial assistance is available through the DYA Grant Program for families that qualify. For more information, visit the DYA Grant Program webpage: DYA Grant Program
Jersey Information (NEW DESIGN FOR 2023):
All players are required to wear the DYA green (home) or gray (away) softball jersey for league play.
For 2023, the DYA Softball jerseys have a new design (introduced Spring 2023). Click HERE to view the new design. The new jerseys are the same colors as prior years; however, the design is different. This season, players have the option to wear either the old style or new style during games.
The cost is $40 to purchase the new pair of jerseys. Equipment: Batting helmets, catcher's equipment (chest protector, shin guards, and helmet), infielder face masks, and softballs are provided by DYA.
Cleats (no metal cleats) are required for Minor & Major Leagues. Coach Pitch League participants may play in tennis shoes or cleats. Softball pants (gray, white, or black) are preferred so the girls can slide. Players are required to wear the DYA Softball green (home) or gray (away) game jersey and must wear a visor/hat and glove in the field. These items are not provided by DYA and are not included in the registration fee. DYA encourages the sharing of bats with teammates who may not have one.
Coaches Needed: Dublin Youth Athletics is a volunteer organization of parents providing sports programs for kids. If you are able and willing to serve as the head or assistant coach of your child's team, please register online by clicking "Volunteer" on your profile page at DYA.com.
Coaches' Meeting: The preseason coaches' meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 15, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the DYA Office (6543 Commerce Pkwy, Suite G).
Teammate/Coach Requests:
Teams in the Coach Pitch/Tee-ball League are assigned by the league office and all teammate/coach requests are usually able to be granted.
For the Softball Minor & Major Leagues, DYA will honor up to two teammate requests per player. These requests must be mutual to be considered.
The intent is to help kids play with their friends. DYA reserves the right to place limits on requests if the rules are being utilized to build teams for reasons other than stated.
Be sure to include any teammate/coach requests on the registration form. To add teammate/coach requests after registering, email the DYA Office at [email protected].
Ball Diamond Locations:
Avery Park - 7401 Avery Rd
Emerald Fields - 4040 Wyandotte Woods Blvd
Scottish Corners Elementary School - 5950 Sells Mill Dr
Wyandot Elementary School - 5620 Dublinshire Dr
Map of Avery Park & Emerald Fields (PDF)
Umpires: Minor & Major League Fall Softball games are officiated by youth umpires.
Concessions/Snack Bar: The Avery Park concession stand will be open on all game nights. All proceeds from concession stand sales benefit the DYA Scholarship Fund. 2023 DYA Concessions Menu (PDF)
Do you reside outside of DYA boundaries?: This program is open to all families who reside within the boundaries of the Dublin City School District or within the City of Dublin. Out of boundary families may participate if there is space available in their child's league. Out of boundary families must pay a $100 out of boundary fee per child to play.
Questions? Email the DYA Office: [email protected]