The Recreational Softball program at Keller Youth Association (KYA) has become widely recognized as one of the best and most complete all-around programs in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

The KYA Recreational Softball program has been built upon the following guiding principles:

- To help our youth develop into better adults through participation in organized sports.
- To foster an atmosphere focused on FUN, sportsmanship, teamwork, trust and    fundamentals.
- To guide and assist our participants to gain the necessary skills, confidence and    discipline to become positive, healthy citizens and role models of the future.

KYA Recreational Softball Program

The KYA Recreational Softball Program is designed to attract as many players in the community, who have a sincere interest in the game, as possible. In our younger leagues we attempt to include every single player who registers to play. Our goal is to give the youngest players in our program an opportunity to gain a fondness for and an interest in the game. We also strive to give them every chance to learn the basic skills the game requires.

As our recreational players advance in age, we still provide an "all inclusive" approach to participation. The privilege of increased participation is earned through attainment of performance levels by conscientious attendance at games and practice sessions, as well as general conduct and development on the playing field.

Recreational Levels of Play

6U (Combination Coach Pitch/T-Ball)

8U (Combination Kid Pitch/Coach Pitch)

10U (Combination Kid Pitch/Coach Pitch)

12U (Kid Fast Pitch)

15U (Kid Fast Pitch)

Seasons

KYA Softball currently offers two seasonal programs each year:

- Spring Season (March to June)                  Registration Generally Opens in January
- Fall Season (September to November)         Registration Generally Opens in July

Frequently Asked Questions (Fall Softball)

1. What age group is my child in and is he or she old enough to play?
The player’s age on January 1st of the following year determines player’s eligibility and division.

Divisions:

5 and 6 year olds – 6U
7 and 8 year olds – 8U
9 and 10 year olds – 10U
11 and 12 year olds – 12U
13, 14 and 15 year olds – 15U

2. When are sign ups?
Registration is on-line during January by clicking on the "register now" link to the right.

3. How much is it?
$100 per player. This includes a 10 game season plus end of season tournament or 12 game season depending on division. 6U and 8U all get trophies. 10U and up award trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place during the tournament.

4. How long is the season?
Late March through early June.

5. When do practices start?
As soon as the drafts are complete (around February 23rd or so).

6. How many practices and games are there per week?
Teams are allowed 3 events (games and/or practices) per week

7. When are games?
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday evenings and some Wednesday and Saturday games (for rainouts only).

8. Where are games and practices?
Games are played at the KYA Softball Complex in the Keller Sports Complex, practice locations are generally held at one of the city parks or schools. That is up to the coach of your particular team.

9. Will Soccer interfere with Softball?
KYA and KSA are separate organizations. Refer to the season schedule listed above for the softball schedule. You will need to contact KSA for the soccer schedule. Typically NOT THAT MUCH!

10. Can my player be put on a team with his or her friends?
There is no guarantee. Efforts are made to honor requests.

11. What equipment do players need?
Glove, rubber cleats (no steel cleats allowed) and maybe a bat and batting helmet if you so choose.

12. What other costs are involved?
We provide uniforms, game balls and umpires. There shouldn’t be any other fees unless your team decides to order matching socks or visors or something.

13. Does everyone get a trophy?
See # 3 above.

14. What is NYSCA certification for coaches?
It is a nationally recognized organization and ensures that coaches are trained. All coaches must be certified by taking an online class through NYSCA.

15. What equipment does KYA provide?
6U – Tee, Batting Helmets and game balls. For all other leagues, KYA provides catcher’s equipment, batting helmets, and game balls (with a $100 Deposit)

Frequently Asked Questions (Spring Softaball)

1. What age group is my child in and is he or she old enough to play?
The player’s age on January 1st determines player’s eligibility and division.

Divisions:

5 and 6 year olds – 6U
7 and 8 year olds – 8U
9 and 10 year olds – 10U
11 and 12 year olds – 12U
13 and 14 year olds – 14U

2. When are sign ups?
Online registration will be open from January. On site registration will be on 1/24 and 1/31 from 6pm-8pm, and 1/26 and 2/2 from 9am-12pm.

3. Where are sign ups?
The KYA Field House between Fields 15, 16 and 17

4. How much is it?
$105.00 per registration.

5. How long is the season?
Mid-March thru first week in June.

6. When do practices start?
The Last week of February

7. How many practices and games are there per week?
Teams are allowed 3 events (games and/or practices) per week, expect 1-2 games per week.

8. When are games?
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday

9. Where are games and practices?
Games are played at the KYA ball fields, practice locations are held at one of the city parks or schools.

10. Will Soccer interfere with Baseball?
KYA and KSA are separate organizations. Refer to the season schedule listed above for the baseball schedule. You will need to contact KSA for the soccer schedule.

11. Can my player be put on a team with his or her friends?
There is no guarantee. Efforts are made to honor requests the younger age groups. In the older age leagues, players are placed on teams through a coach’s draft.

12. What equipment do players need?
Glove, rubber cleats (no steel cleats allowed)

13. What other costs are involved?
The league provides shorts and jersey. Teams may decide to purchase visors and socks together for the team to match.

14. Does everyone get a trophy?
6U and 8U every player receives a participation trophy. 8U, 10U, 12U and 14U receive 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies for the end of season tournament.

15. What is NYSCA certification for coaches?
It is a nationally recognized organization and ensures that coaches are trained. All coaches must be certified by taking an online class through NYSCA.

16. What equipment does KYA provide?
6U – Tee, Batters Helmet and game balls. For all other leagues, KYA provides catcher’s equipment, batting helmets, and game balls (with $100 deposit).