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Softball

Fall & Winter Programs

Softball Pitching & Catching Clinic

(ages 6 - 18)

This clinic is for girls interested in improving their pitching and catching skills. All levels from beginners to experienced players are welcome. Enroll based on age at start date. Min: 10 Max: 20

  • Register Here
  • Cost: $30r/$45nr
  • Coaches: Ken Jipping, ZE Varsity Coach | Scott Sliva, ZW Varsity Coach
  • Day: Saturdays
  • Dates: Feb 15 & 22
  • 6-10 yr olds: 9:00-10:00am
  • 11-18 yr olds: 10:00-11:00am
  • Location: Zeeland West HS Gym

Winter Softball Clinic

(ages 7 - 18)

This clinic will improve hitting, catching and fielding skills. Please bring a glove, helmet and bat (if you have them). Enroll based on age at start date. Min: 20 Max: 40

  • Register Here
  • Cost: $40r/$55nr
  • Coaches: Ken Jipping, ZE Varsity Coach | Scott Sliva, ZW Varsity Coach
  • Day: Fridays
  • Time: 7:00-9:00pm
  • Session 1: Feb 7 & 14
  • Session 2: Feb 21 & 28
  • Location: SportsQuest (3325 100th Ave, Zeeland)

Spring & Summer Programs (2020)

LITTLE LEAGUE SOFTBALL (2020)

(8-12 yr olds - based on age of child on Jan 1, 2020)

  • Full ZLL Details: External LinkZeeland Little League Website
  • Questions: Email ZLL President, Brandon LaRosa: zllpresident@gmail.com
  • Register Here
  • Registration Opens: Dec 19
  • Registration Deadline: Feb 1
  • Registration Info: Registration is not based on age or division of play. Your child’s level will be determined during our evenly-skilled team formation process. 
  • Cost: $80(r)/$95(nr)
  • Team Formation Process: March (exact dates TBD)
  • Practices: Begin in Early April
  • Games: Begin in Mid-Late April

CO-ED TODDLER TEE BALL

(4 yr olds)

This is a four-week co-ed program that serves as an introduction to baseball and softball. This program consists of one evening a week of a one-hour practice followed by a one-hour game, and it requires a parent/guardian to be on the field with your child throughout each practice and game. Parents will be the lead for the teaching and of skills (with guidance from the Rec Dept.), along with basic umpiring calls (no umpires are scheduled). After registration closes, teams will be formed at random and each team will be assigned a lead-parent, but all parents coach alongside their child.

  • Register Here
  • Registration Opens: Dec 17
  • Registration Age: Based on age of child on Jan 1, 2020
  • Cost: $32r/$47nr
  • Session 1 Dates: June 1-26
  • Session 1 Registration Deadline: May 2
  • Session 1 Parent Meeting: May 27, 6pm – Adams Elem
  • Session 2 Dates: Aug 3-28
  • Session 2 Registration Deadline: July 8
  • Session 2 Parent Meeting: July 29, 6pm – Adams Elem
  • Practice Times: One p/week | 6pm on Weeknights | 9am-4pm on Sat
  • Game Times: One p/week @ 6pm
  • Location: Adams Elementary Fields 

TEE-BALL

(5 yr olds)

This is a six-week program that offers one practice and one game a week. Games will be scheduled by Zeeland Rec and practices will be scheduled by coaches. After registration, your child will be placed at random on a team. Coaches will contact parents after the Apr 16 coaches meeting to communicate team placements and practice and game schedules. 

  • Register Here
  • Registration Opens: Dec 17
  • Registration Deadline: Mar 7
  • Registration Age: Based on age of child on Jan 1, 2020
  • Cost: $37r/$52nr
  • Coaches Meeting: Apr 16, 6pm - Cityside MS, Cafeteria
  • Practices: Begin End of April
  • Games Begin: Early May
  • Practice / Game Days: Mon – Sat 
  • Game Time: 6:00pm
  • Game Location: Woodbridge & Quincy Elem Fields

COACH-PITCH SOFTBALL

(6 yr olds)

This is a six-week program that offers one practice and one game per week. Games will be scheduled by Zeeland Rec and practices will be scheduled by coaches. Coaches will be pitching over hand for baseball and underhand for softball. After registration, your child will be placed at random on a team. Coaches will contact parents after the Apr 16 coaches meeting to communicate team placements and practice and game schedules. 

  • Register Here
  • Registration Opens: Dec 17
  • Registration Deadline: Mar 7
  • Registration Age: Based on age of child on Jan 1, 2020
  • Cost: $37r/$52nr
  • Coaches Meeting: Apr 16, 7pm - Cityside MS, Cafeteria
  • Practices: Begin End of April
  • Games: Begin Early May
  • Practice / Game Days: Mon – Sat 
  • Game Time: 6:00pm
  • Game Location: Woodbridge & Roosevelt Elem Fields

COACH PITCH / KID PITCH SOFTBALL

(7 yr olds)

This is an eight-week program that offers one practice and one game per week. Games will be scheduled by Zeeland Rec and practices will be scheduled by coaches. Coaches pitch, but coaches also have the option to allow kids to pitch if they deem it developmentally appropriate. Coaches will be pitching over hand for baseball or underhand for softball. After registration, your child will be placed at random on a team. Coaches will contact parents after the Apr 16 coaches meeting to communicate team placements and practice and game schedules. 

  • Register Here
  • Registration Opens: Dec 17
  • Registration Deadline: Mar 7
  • Registration Age: Based on age of child on Jan 1, 2020
  • Cost: $42r/$57nr
  • Coaches Meeting: Apr 16, 8pm - Cityside MS, Cafeteria
  • Practices: Begin End of April
  • Games: Begin Early May
  • Practice / Game Days: Mon – Sat 
  • Game Time: 6:00pm
  • Game Location: Woodbridge & New Groningen Elem Fields