The Fall season is a great opportunity for players to continue to build on skills and experiences from the prior spring season as well as a great way to gain exposure for the girls who will be moving up to the next division. Moving up divisions typically involves a larger ball and further pitching distance. While there is significant focus on fundamental skills, the season remains competitive when playing with other North County League teams.

Who is eligible?

CSA is forming  6U, 8U, 10U, 12U and 14U teams.

6U girls will meet just once a week on Saturday mornings for practice/scrimmage and FUN! Although the girls will not be placed on traditional teams for competitive play, they will receive uniform shirts and socks just like the older girls .

Division age- NEW FALL 2023!!!

Please note USA Softball has made MAJOR changes to division birthdates!  Division ages will follow a traditional school year as opposed to their birth year.  This will officially go into effect this Spring but for fall, you have the option (if your daughters birthday is September 1-December 31st).  Registration will follow as noted below and requests to play up will be allowed by emailing  playersAgent@carlsbadsoftball.org  

• 6U: September 1, 2016- 2018
• 8U: September 1, 2014- August 31, 2016
• 10U: September 1, 2012- August 31, 2014
• 12U: September 1, 2010- August 31, 2012
• 14U: September 1, 2008- August 31, 2010

Yes, this is very confusing but overall a very good thing!  USA Softball makes the rules for all leagues and a good breakdown of the divisions can be found here:  https://www.usasoftballdfw.com/player-age-class

What is the cost?

The Fall season will cost $160.00 per player. There is a $10.00 sibling discount. At checkout, be sure to use the promo code SISTERS.  The cost includes a jersey and socks as well as umpire fees and practice field lights.  Residents outside of Carlsbad will incur an additional $5.00 fee.

The cost for our 6U program is $80.00 per player.

When are the Games?

Most CSA teams participate in the North County Winterball Association (NCWA) league. This league schedules double-header games each SUNDAY throughout the fall season.

CSA also participates in the San Dieguito Youth Softball (SDYS) "developmental" league, usually an 8U team and occasionally a 10U team, depending on the overall skill level and experience of the registered players. Games in the developmental league are played on SUNDAY as well.

Where are the Games?

Approximately half of the fall games for the North County Winterball League will be scheduled at our home fields located at Calavera Hills Community Park. The other half of the games will be scheduled throughout San Diego County. APPROXIMATELY HALF OF THE FALL SEASON GAMES WILL NOT BE HOSTED AT CALAVERA.

For teams participating in the San Dieguito league, games are played at fields in Cardiff and Encinitas. GAMES WILL NOT BE HOSTED AT CALAVERA.

What about practices?

Practices for all teams are at Calavera Hills Community Park. One batting and one fielding practice each week per team is expected.

When does Fall Ball start?

The first games will be scheduled in early September, usually the Sunday following Labor Day weekend. The first practices will likely start in late August.

August 6 — Manager Applications Due
August 16 — Manager Interviews
August 19 — Player Assessments

• 6U - No Assessments.  Please plan to arrive at Calavera Fields for uniform sizing anytime between 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
• 8U - 9:00 AM
• 10U - 10:00 AM
• 12U - 11:30 AM
• 14U - No Assessments.  Please plan to arrive at Calavera Fields for uniform sizing anytime between 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

August 28 — Team Practices Begin
August 30 —Pitching/Catching Clinic 1
September 6 —Pitching/Catching Clinic 2
September 10 — NCWA/SDYS League Games Start
September 13 —Pitching/Catching Clinic 3 (Chase Field)
September 20 —Pitching/Catching Clinic 4 (Chase Field)
October 29 — Final NCWA/SDYS League Games
November 3-5 — Sunset Classic Tournament* 
November 10-12 — NCWA Tournament (12U, 14U Only) 
November TBD — SDYS League Tournament (Participating Teams Only

*See information and VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS below!

Team placement is not guaranteed. CSA makes every attempt to place all girls on to a team and waitlists will be formed for each division as required. Please register as soon as possible to ensure your daughter's placement on a team.

What is the Sunset Classic?

At the end of the fall season, CSA hosts the Sunset Classic Tournament. As such, we will rely on PARENT VOLUNTEERS to help manage and run the tournament. Parents of players in ALL divisions will be required to help with volunteer shifts for each player registered.

When is the 2023 Sunset Classic?

CSA is hosting the tournament November 3-5.