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Registration Deadline is March 1st.
Registration fee is $55 and includes a hat and shirt.

 
Harpswell Youth League Rookie Softball is for children ages *7+8 (as of 12/31 of the previous year). *Seven year olds that do not have any prior experience are strongly urged to participate in one year of t-ball prior to registering for a rookie team. This is not only for safety purposes, but also to make sure the participant has a basic softball foundation, rule comprehension and the motor skills necessary to play.

*If your 8 year old has advanced skill and maturity/coachability, she may try out for Minors level softball with Ararat Softball.  Please email Jason Lamoreau at recreation@bowdoinham.com for special assessment information.
More information can be found at:
https://harpswellme.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30077
 
HYL is part of a larger League, Ararat Babe Ruth Softball League. Games are played in the Midcoast area. Practices and home games are held at Trufant Summerton Athletic Field.

Practice days/times and game schedules won't be available until we get much closer to the beginning of the season and coaches are in place. Volunteer coaches make the team schedules based around their work/personal schedules. Emails will go out once your child is placed on a team and schedules are available. 
 
Rookie Teams: Rookie teams are primarily made up of 7 and 8 year olds. 
* 6 year olds with at least one season of T-ball may be eligible to play Rookie Softball. Requests will need to be approved by the Harpswell Recreation Department.  To be considered, your child must be at the upper level of skill and maturity for age group. 
If you have questions about your child's placement, including if you are the parent of a 6 year old that would like to play softball, please contact Harpswell Recreation at 833.5771.  

Players who have never played before may have level of play adjusted as needed.  ie- a first time player at 11 years old may be moved to minors.

*Special concerns:  If numbers are low, we may combine with other district teams.  OR at the rookie level, you can sign your child up for baseball.  Contact Harpswell Rec with any further questions.

**Equipment required:  Players should be prepared to supply their own equipment: batting helmet and glove. 

Bat Rules:
 
- For updated information about bat rules visit:  https://www.baberuthleague.org/bat-rules.aspx
 -It is not necessary to purchase a bat for your child in this program. The recreation department provides bats for all teams for practice and game use. 

Registration is closed on the due date or when teams are full. Late registrations will only be accepted if there is space available. 

Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees
 
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HYL Rookie Softball (7+8) 
7y - 8y N/A M  TBA $55.00 Res
* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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