Fall Softball

Program Information

Fall Softball League

Join WAA Recreational Softball Program for fall fun and Fastpitch action! Program emphasis is on fundamentals of the game as players are taught the basics of hitting, throwing, catching and base running within a framework of teamwork and sportsmanship.

WAA utilizes fields in School District 204, Fox Valley Park District, Wheatland Township and Naperville Park District. Games will be played within the boundaries of these organizations. Teams are organized based on special requests, neighborhoods and schools.

All coaches are volunteers and will determine the practice location, day and time. Rosters, schedules, uniforms and equipment are distributed to head coaches in early August. Roster, game and practice schedules will not be available until after all the coach meetings have been held. Players will be contacted by the head coach within 48 hours of the coach meeting.

This is an instructional league for 3rd-9th Graders.

Divisions will include:

3rd & 4th Grade

5th & 6th Grade

7th-9th Grade

Season Starts: August 17

Number of Games Played: 8

Game Days: Sunday's (After 11:00 AM)
No games Labor Day weekend

Volunteer Coaches are needed!

2022 Fall Softball Photos

Fall Softball Photos

Tar Heels

Bruins vs. Longhorns

Tar Heels vs. Bruins

DSG Special Offers!

Schedules

2025 Fall Softball Schedules

3rd-4th Grade
5th-6th Grade
7th-8th-9th Grade

Registration Information

2025 Fall Softball Registration is now closed!

Rules and Equipment

Rules

Player Safety
2025 WAA Fall Softball Rules (updated 8/8/25)
USA Softball Rulebook_digital.pdf
Bat Sizing Chart

Equipment

Players must provide their own glove, pants, belt , helmet with cage, and protective face mask.
WAA will provide game balls, practice balls, catcher's gear, 2 bats, and throw down bases for each team. A jersey and socks are included in the registration fee of each participant.

Volunteer Opportunities

WAA is a non-profit volunteer organization. Parent volunteer coaches are needed for all teams at all levels. Please volunteer to coach your child's team!

Coaching Descriptions;

Head Coach:
Primary responsibility for management and motivation of the team. A solid understanding of the rules of softball is helpful and a desire to teach softball fundamentals to children is necessary. The head coach notifies all team members within 48 hours of coaches meeting/equipment hand-out. Provides team with uniforms, roster, game and practice schedules, and rulebook. Head Coach must adhere to the WAA Code of Conduct and is subject to a background check.

Assistant Coach: Assists the head coach. A solid understanding of the rules of softball is helpful and a desire to teach softball fundamentals to children is necessary. Assistant Coach must adhere to the WAA Code of Conduct and is subject to a background check.

Special Requests

Remember: Special requests for team placement will be considered carefully, but there is NO GUARANTEE they will be honored. For requests to be considered, the registration should be submitted as early as possible. Requests are considered on a first come, first serve priority. Each participant is limited to two requests (eg, friend, coach) per registration. WAA tries to place children based on special requests, neighborhood and school. However, we also have to make balanced rosters and and are limited by the number of volunteer head coaches. Please spell names of requested players/coaches correctly.