HOW ARE THE SEASONS STRUCTURED?
The UC Del Sol Girls Softball League is part of the USA Softball organization and follows its rules.   The year starts off in January with Spring Ball, which usually ends in late April.   Spring Ball sees the most participation from the girls and is reasonably competitive.    Teams are formed in January and each team plays approximately 10 to 12 games, with playoffs at the end of the season.

The next season is 'All Stars', which starts in May and ends in June, sometimes July.  This is the most competitive season, where assessments determine who makes the teams.   Each team will play in roughly 5 weekend tournaments and ends with divisional playoffs to determine which teams go to the state competition.

Finally, there is Fall Ball, which runs from September to November.  This season is generally less competitive and is geared toward girls looking to keep their skills sharp for the upcoming Spring Season. 

WHAT DO I NEED TO PROVIDE?
The league supplies basic equipment, including batting helmets, bats, balls, and catcher’s gear; however, you may choose to purchase these on your own. Included in the registration fee are: uniform, socks, ASA registration, insurance, umpire fees, basic equipment, and the standard picture package.

WHERE, WHEN & WHAT DAYS ARE PRACTICES?
Each team manager has their own scheduled practice days/times/locations.  In general, Spring Ball teams practice 1 to 2 times a week with a Saturday game (and occasional midweek games), and All Star teams practice 2 to 3 times a week with weekend tournaments.  These tournaments generally provide 3 to 6 games for the team, dependent on how well the team plays.  Fall Ball teams usually practice once a week, with games on Sunday.

WHERE & WHEN DO WE PLAY GAMES?
UC Del Sol has two locations where home games may be played,  Standley Park and Hickman Fields. As the divisions 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14U all play interleague games, there may also be games scheduled at fields throughout the city of San Diego.

Most divisions will have a game scheduled on each Saturday of the season, as well as a mid-week late afternoon/evening game. Field information is available here.

KEY DATES
Go to the “Calendar” page

ARE THERE SPECIAL TRAINING AND/OR CLINICS?
Go to “Camps and Lessons” page.  You can also contact your team parent for more information.

HOW CAN I HELP OUT?
This is a league run by volunteers.  If you are interested in committing any time and/or skills, please complete the form on the “Coach/Volunteer Registration” page.  Positions you may consider:

• Manager: Total administrative and operational responsibility for your team.
• Head Coach or Assistant Coach: Primary role is to teach the girls and assist the Manager
• Team Parent: Administrative right arm of the Manager ensuring that non-operational tasks required are supported and that the league communication loop is open to all parents.
• Chaperone: Assist the Manager in the dugout area during games and be responsible to ensure the welfare of the girls.
• Scorekeeper: Maintain the game records for the team (training available)
• Field Prep: Drawing baselines and equipment set-up/storage (training available)
• Sponsor: You or your company can help by recruiting or being a sponsor.

WHAT IF I WANT A REFUND?
Our goal is to be flexible and fair.  Any reasonable situation which arises, we will respond to.  We ask for you to understand our needs of a time frame wherein we can fairly respond.  Once teams have been formed and uniforms ordered, barring highly unusual or unforeseen circumstances, refunds will not be issued.