Registration for the Spring Recreation season begins in October and runs through December.  Teams are formed in January.  Practices begin in mid-January, and games begin in February with the season ending in late April.

The upper divisions (10U, 12U, 14U) start the year with an on-field evaluation in early January.  All players go through the evaluation process, which allows the league to rate the players’ skill level. These evaluations allow for teams to be evenly drafted by our coaches.  Every player who registers will be placed on a team.  Drafting of teams takes place in January and the managers will contact their teams shortly thereafter.

The 6U and 8U division teams are formed with consideration to play-with requests and school of attendance.  Players in these age groups are just getting to know the game of softball, and by forming teams for these divisions in this way, we feel it provides the players the best experience possible at this young age.  Of course, we cannot guarantee all requests are accommodated, and we do our best to ensure each team is constructed for fair competition.

Practices for all divisions begin in mid-January at local fields in Carmel Valley.

6U (2016 and 2017)

The 6U division plays a single one hour game each week on Saturday, typically in the morning.  Their practice day is generally Friday, but may vary as determined by each team’s manager.

8U (2014 and 2015)

The 8U division plays two games per week with one practice day.  The games are typically played on Tuesday afternoons and Saturdays.  Their practice day is generally Thursday, but may vary as determined by each team’s manager.

10U (2012 and 2013)

The 10U division plays two games per week with one practice day.  The games are typically played on Wednesday afternoons/evenings and Saturdays.  Their practice day is generally Monday, but may vary as determined by each team’s manager.

12U (2010 and 2011)

The 12U division plays two games per week with one practice day.  The games are typically played on Thursday afternoons/evenings and Saturdays.  Their practice day is generally Tuesday, but may vary as determined by each team’s manager.

14U (2008 and 2009)

The 14U division plays an interleague schedule with one practice per week.  The games are typically played once midweek and once on Saturdays.  The practice day is determined by the team’s manager.

The 2023 Spring Recreation registration fees are:

• 6U:  $125
• 8U:  $325
• 10U: $325
• 12U: $325
• 14U: $325

*Families with 2 or more players receive a 10% discount for each additional player when registering at the same time.

The North Shore Executive Board by majority vote reserves the right to refuse a player / parent / family registration.  In the event a registration is denied, the registration fee(s) will be refunded.