The CSA spring season is always an exciting time to play softball among close friends. It's our most popular season and a great opportunity for players to continue to build on their skills and experience.  While there is significant focus on fundamental skills, the season remains competitively fun with intra-league games playing other teams involved in the league.

Who is eligible?

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

Play up requests 

Please register your daughter with her correct birthdate in the correct division.  Registration will follow as noted below and any requests to "play up" will be reviewed by emailing playersAgent@carlsbadsoftball.org  

Division Birth Year

Your daughter's division of play is determined by birth years as follows:

• 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 (Closed. To be placed on the waitlist, contact the Registrar )

USA Softball makes the rules for all leagues and a good breakdown of the age divisions can be found here:  https://www.usasoftballdfw.com/player-age-class

FRIEND REQUESTS

All friend requests must be submitted via email to playersagent@carlsbadsoftball.org. Please include:

• “Friend Request” in the subject line of the email
• Contact parent/guardian name
• Contact parent/guardian email
• Contact parent/guardian phone number
• Player name
• Player birth date
• Requested friend’s name

Spring season for 8U, 10U, 12U and 14U will cost $180.00 per player. The cost for our 6U program is $90.00 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.

When are THE Games?

CSA hosts spring games on Saturdays, morning through late afternoon, depending on age division.

Where are the GAMES?

All intraleague spring games will be scheduled at our home field located at Calavera Hills Community Park.  We utilize the 3 available fields at the park and play games usually 20-30 minutes apart. Sometimes there is an opportunity for interleague play, with the possibility for games at other area fields.

What about practices?

Practices for all teams are at Calavera Hills Community Park. One batting and one fielding practice each week on per 8U-14U team is expected. 6U has one practice each week.

Are there clinics offered?

Each year during the spring season, CSA provides special clinics for players to attend at little or no extra cost.

is there A Tournament?

At the end of the spring season, CSA hosts a fun playoff tournament within most age divisions.  The tournament is held at the end of April.

What about friends and sisters?

Please see our FAQ linked below!!

CSA Opening day this year will be held on 2/10/2024 and practices for your daughter's team will start during the week of 01/16/2024

Registration only stays open until we meet team capacity.

• October 27 - Registration Opens
• November 11 - Select Manager Application Opens
• November 22 - Select Manager Application Closes
• December 24 - Registration Ends
• December 25 - Late Registration Opens with Penalty Fee (subject to available openings)
• December 20 - Manager Applications Due (Manager Intent Form)
• December 27 - Registration Closes
• January 6 - Rec and Spring Assessments/Evaluations
  • Important: Rec-only players will be evaulated at the beginning of the time slot.  Any players interested in Select will tryout at the end of the time slot.
  • 6U:    No Evaluations
  • 8U:    8:30 am - 11:00 am
  • 10U: 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
  • 12U: 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
  • 14U:  No Evaluations
  • Note: Please arrive 30 min early to sign-in and warm-up
• January 7 - Draft
• January 13 - Team Announcements
  • 6U:    9:30 am - 10:00 am
  • 8U:    10:00 am - 10:30 am
  • 10U: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • 12U: 11:00 am - 11:30 am
• January 16 - Practices Begin
• February 3 - Season Scrimmage Day
• February 7 through March 6 (Wednesdays)  - Pitching/Catching Clinic - Calavera Field 2
  • 6U/8U: 7-8 pm
  • 10U/12U: 8-9 pm
• February 10 - Season Opening Day/Parade/Games
• April 19 - April 27 - Intraleague Season Tournament
• May 4 - All-Star Tryouts and Draft
  • 12U: 8:30 am - 10:30 am
  • 10U: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
  •    8U: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

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.

VOLUNTEER SHIFTS AND CHECK DEPOSIT POLICY

Parents are required to fill two 2-hour volunteer shifts for each child registered in the league. The shifts may be completed in the snack bar or during field preparation. An online volunteer schedule will be posted prior to the start of the season to allow parents to sign up for shifts.

A volunteer deposit check of $300 will be collected from you by your team parent. If your two shifts are not completed by a responsible adult as scheduled, your deposit check will be cashed. After volunteer shifts are completed, your check will be shredded or returned to you per your request.

Applications for Spring 2023 WILL BE due January 1st

Without managers, we cannot form teams. Please consider submitting your online application to manage one of our teams today!

If interested, fill out the Manager Intent Form here!