OAFA provides a recreational co-ed softball league for boys and girls ages 4-19.

Teams are formed by convenors and managed by directors from the board, with coaches assigned for every team.

The house league program is designed to promote learning, player development, and most importantly, the FUN of the game.

2024 Season

• All teams play 1 to 2 games per week, in addition to one practice per week.

• The full schedule and team draft will be released in late April/early May, and will be provided to you by your coach.

• Game format for U10+ are standard fastpitch.

• All games for U10+ are officiated by trained umpires, when available. We work under a policy of respect for all, which includes the umpires, and abuse of them by fans, players or coaches will not be tolerated.

• All divisions end their seasons with an end-of-season tournament weekend, with medals awarded to the top 3 teams (U8 and up, U5 awarded participation medals).

See FAQs for season length per division.

Divisions

Division placement is determined by the player’s age on December 31st, 2023

Your child must be 4 years old on December 31st, 2023 to register.

Please note that some age groups may be altered, based on registration numbers

For example, we will attempt to split U14 into 11 + 12 and 13 + 14, should the registration numbers make that possible!

U5 - Ages 4, 5

• One practice and one game each week, Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 to 6:45.

• This division combines instructional content and activities with lots of FUN.

• Teams are kept small to allow maximum involvement by everyone.

• The ‘TIMBITS - Learn to Play’ program will be used for the practices, and game days will play 2 or 3 innings with all players batting using a tee.

• All teams participate in the end-of-year exhibition fun tournament (July 19/20, subject to change).

Players are required to have their own batting helmets (with facecage) and glove.

U8 - Ages 6, 7, 8

• One practice and one game each week, Monday and Wednesday from 6:00 to 7:00.

• Features both coach and player pitch, based on coach judgement. Each player is given 5 pitches to hit the ball.

• All teams compete in the end-of-year tournament (July 26/27/28, subject to change).

Players are required to have their own batting helmets (with facecage) and glove. Faceguards for pitchers and first base are suggested, but not required.

U10 - Ages 9, 10

• One practice and one game each week, Tuesday and Thursday from 7:00 to 8:15.

• Regulation fast-pitch softball, with minor changes to house league rules.

• All teams compete in the end-of-year tournament (August 9/10/11, subject to change).

Players are required to have their own batting helmets (with facecage) and glove. Cleats are allowed, but not required. Faceguards for pitchers and first base are suggested, but not required.

U14 - Ages 11, 12, 13, 14

• One practice and one game each week, Monday and Wednesday from 7:00 to 8:45

• Regulation fast-pitch softball, with minor changes to house league rules.

• All teams compete in the end-of-year tournament (August 16/17/18, subject to change).

Players are required to have their own batting helmets (with facecage) and glove. Cleats are allowed, but not required. Faceguards for pitchers and first base are suggested, but not required.

Juniors - Ages 15+

• One practice and one game each week, Tuesday and Thursday from 7:00 to 8:45

• Regulation fast-pitch softball, with minor changes to house league rules.

• All teams compete in the end-of-year tournament (Aug 23/24, subject to change).

Players are required to have their own batting helmets (with facecage) and glove. Cleats are allowed, but not required. Faceguards for pitchers and first base are suggested, but not required.

Other information

The OAFA has been providing a local softball experience since 1972.

We are a 100% volunteer run organization led by a board of directors, and funded through registration fees and generous community partners.

House league games are located with the boundaries of Orléans.

Pricing

Included in the registration fee:

• Team shirt and league hat

• All equipment provided except for the helmet, face-cage, and glove

• Individual and team photo basic package

Price based on age of player on Dec 31, 2023

Ages 4 to 5: $120

Ages 6 to 8: $140

Ages 9 to 10: $160

Ages 11 to 14: $180

Ages 15+: $200

2024 Update: An additional 10$ fee for Medical and Liability Insurance must be purchased alongside registration (up to a max. of 2 per household).

*Please note, should the league be unable to field a sufficient number of players for a specific division, that full refunds will be issued.