We are reaching out to players from the past two softball seasons, born in 2010 and 2011 to invite you to register and try out for our town travel program. Our goal is to create two teams of dedicated and motivated players along with a commitment from their families for the 2021 season (to play mid January thru last weekend in July).
All interested players must register, however players that participated in the 2020 Fall 10u travel season or the 9u tournament that took place in November will not be required to try out. The final organization of teams and rosters will be determined after registration has closed and coaches evaluate capability of players registered that are new to our travel program.
Please review the below chart for description of anticipated travel programming.
All 10u travel players are required to participate in the New Canaan Softball Spring Rec Program.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS ARE DEPENDANT UPON COVID-19 PROTOCOLS IN PLACE FOR NEW CANAAN TRAVEL SOFTBALL, AND LOCAL/STATE GOVERNMENTS AT THE TIME OF THE EVENT.
IN MOST CASES, NCTS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WILL NOT BE MORE RESTRICTIVE THAN GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS. EACH FAMILY WILL NEED TO DETERMINE ITS OWN LEVEL OF COMFORT WITH PARTICIPATION IN VARIOUS EVENTS.
Anticipated New Canaan 10u Teams
2010s
Rams
2011s
Pride
Player Selection
It is possible that not all players trying out will make a 10u team.
Roster sizes may vary and will be based upon team/program needs and player commitment. Teams might offer “alternate” player status.
Our focus is the development of NC softball players. However, out of town players are permitted to try out and might be selected by either team.
Those 2010 players who participated in the 2020 10u NC Travel program this fall will automatically receive a roster placement on a 2010 team.
There is a limited number of roster spots available for this team.
Those 2011 players who participated in the 2020 10u NC Travel program this fall will automatically receive a roster placement on a 2011 team.
Final roster size will be dependant upon summer availability among the first 12 players rostered to this team.
Play Ups
While individual players may be capable of playing with an older team, for the long term good of the division and program, NCTS does not allow playing up without board approval.
Exceptions may be made for siblings who are both within the 10u birth years set forth above or in the event that one (or both) age group within the division does not have enough players to put forth an independent team.
Events
(Events are Practices, Clinics, Team Building, Games, Double Headers)
Winter (Jan – mid March)
1-2 events per week, plus catcher pitcher clinics
1-2 events per week, plus catcher pitcher clinics
Spring (mid March – mid June)
Rec Participation Required, Travel will have 1 event per week (practice or game/double header) during this period.
This team may particpate in 1-2 multi-day (weekend) tournaments during the Spring.
Rec Participation Required, Travel will have 1 event per week (practice or game/double header) during this period.
Summer (mid June – July)
3-4 events per week
This team may particpate in 2-4 multi-day (weekend) touraments during the Summer, which may include an overnight.
2-3 events per week
Depending on skill level and player availability, this team may participate in 1-2 multi day tournaments or jamboree style events.
Coaching
Teams will be led by volunteer coaches unless otherwise determined by the New Canaan Travel Board.
Budget
Estimate includes tournament and umpire fees, uniforms, town facility fees, equipment, indoor rental space and specialized instruction.
Final numbers will be based upon roster size and professional coaching needs, if any.
Does not include rec fee, overnight accommodations, or travel costs.
Sponsorship and fundraising will be sought to help defray cost to the extent the team families organize and support such activities.
