Hello Softball Families,

Welcome to LGCS Fastpitch! We’re so excited to have you as part of our softball community this spring and can’t wait to meet you.

Full transparency: 

We have been having some communications issues with TeamSnap. LGCS leadership is a passionate bunch of parent and community volunteers doing their best to organize a softball league in our “spare time”. Once we have everyone set up in TeamSnap on their respective teams, comms will get a lot easier. Thanks for your patience!

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Spring Rec ’26 is shaping up to be one of our biggest and best seasons yet, and we’re thrilled to get everyone out on the field for a season full of learning, teamwork, and fun.

This is your last chance to get friends to register! If you know someone who might be interested in playing—or learning—the game, LGCS Spring Rec is the perfect place to start. We’d love to welcome a few more new faces to the field! Our 8u division specifically could use a few more players to fill all teams. Get your friends in on this!

 Player Registration Link: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/504244

 Coach Registration Link: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/511946/signups

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As we gear up, here are a few important reminders:

Evaluations are this Saturday, 1/31, at Foothill Elementary, Saratoga.

Evaluation Schedule (location does not affect times):

  • 8U: 9:00–10:30 AM
  • 10U: 10:00 AM–12:30 PM
  • 12U: 12:00–1:30 PM
  • 14U: (handled separately)

No evals for 6U

Q. Why do we have to do evaluations?
A. Evaluations are required by USA Softball. They also help LGCS leadership and coaches evenly balance spring rec teams along with friend requests. They are NOT tryouts. EVERYONE makes a team.

What you’ll need for evals: 

  • Helmet
  • Face mask
  • Glove (more glove details below)
  • Cleats (soccer ok)

Looking for gently used gear or have gear you no longer need?
We will host an equipment swap at evaluations.

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Some other useful info:

 Full details about each division can be found HERE

 Upcoming Key Dates:

1/31 – Spring Rec Evals
2/7 – Teams formed
2/9 – Practices Can Begin
3/7 – Opening Day
4/18 – Softball Appreciation Day – Fun for the whole family!
5/2 – Summer Magic Evals

 Follow us on Instagram for all the updated info and fun content – especially since our comms system is not our best friend right now @lgcsfastpitch

 DICK’S SPORTING GOODS – 20% OFF EVENT – Feb 6-9, Blossom Hill Store Only!

 LGCS Spirit Wear is now LIVE on SquadLocker

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Whew, that was a lot.

We’re so excited for the season ahead and can’t wait to see everyone soon.

Questions? Ping us at info@lgcsfastpitch.org.

 See you on the field!

– Your LGCS softball community

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EQUIPMENT SUGGESTIONS

GLOVE:

Less expensive gloves are fine for younger ages because they grow out of them. Most places like Dicks and Charlie Rose offer to break them in (get them ready to play) at an additional cost. Though Amazon is probably more affordable

Rawlings Softball Glove – https://a.co/d/6iNU7JD

GLOVE SIZE CHEAT SHEET BY AGE:

6U Glove size recommendation 10, 10.5 or 11 inch.
Ball size-10 inch

8U Glove size 11 or 11.5 inch
ball size 10 inch

10u Glove size 12 inch
Ball size 11 inch

12U Glove size 12-13 inch
Ball size 12 inch

14U Glove size 12-13 inch
Ball size 12 inch

PRO TIP:
Do not buy a plastic glove! It will break and not last. It’s better to buy or borrow a used leather glove rather than a plastic glove.

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BATTING GLOVES:
Optional! What’s the purpose? Extra grip and padding when hitting. Protects the hands from vibrations and if sliding headfirst (upper levels!)

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EQUIPMENT BAG:
Does it look big? Yes. Is it big enough? Probably not. When deciding what bag to get, go for the bigger one. Girls are always trying to shove all of their equipment, including helmets, in a bag their parents thought was big enough and it just never works out.

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FOR SEASON – YOU WILL NEED BLACK PANTS:

6u/8u can get away with black yoga pants or black sweats, but softball pants are ideal. https://a.co/d/2QrmLT6

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BAT:

This is personal preference and any sporting goods store can help.

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Questions? Speak to our equipment director, Brian Watt, at evals.

 

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