Welcome to Belmont Youth Softball

Join Belmont Youth Softball. Visit registration for programs and signups. For help choosing a division, email belmontyouthsoftballbys@gmail.com.

Spring 2026 divisions, weekly schedules, and field assignments.

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Learning Together, Playing Nearby Towns

Belmont Youth Softball (BYS) offers girls fastpitch softball from kindergarten through 9th grade. Our youngest players learn fundamental skills in town. From 8U onward, teams play in the CityTown League (CTL). New players are welcome at any grade, and no tryouts are required.

The CTL includes Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge, Charlestown, Medford, Somerville, Waltham, Watertown, and Winchester. Most games are on weekday evenings. The spring season begins in April and finishes in mid-June with a Skills Night competition and celebration.

Spring 2026 fields: With town renovation work underway at Chenery Middle School fields, all softball practices and games are scheduled across Grove Street Park (Diamond 2) and Concord Ave Field. Coaches post team assignments in TeamSnap. See field addresses and directions.

Finding Your Age Division

For the 2026 season, use your child’s age on August 31, 2025: ages 5–6 are 6U, 7–8 are 8U, 9–10 are 10U, 11–12 are 12U, and 13–14 are 14U. Age determines eligibility; grade labels help families find their peer group.

On the official USA Softball chart, find your child’s birth month across the top, then their birth year beneath it. Read across that row to the division on the right. For example, a child born in May 2016 is 10U for 2026. Email us if you’re unsure where your child fits.

2026 USA Softball age chart by birth month and year. Ages 5–6: 6U; 7–8: 8U; 9–10: 10U; 11–12: 12U; 13–14: 14U, using age on August 31, 2025.
2026 playing year: September 1, 2025–August 31, 2026. Select the chart to view it full size.

A Typical Week in Spring

League games are on weeknights, with weekend doubleheaders also part of the 14U schedule. During the 2026 field renovations, coaches use weekday and weekend practice slots at Grove Street Park (Diamond 2) and Concord Ave Field. Find your team’s schedule in TeamSnap.

6U - In Town Only - Kindergarten / 1st grade

One weekday-evening practice. Your coach posts the team’s practice day in TeamSnap. We work on basic softball skills and hand-eye coordination, ending with a scrimmage and relay race.

8U - 2nd / 3rd grades

Coach-pitch games against other towns on Tuesday and/or Thursday, generally 5:30–7:30 p.m., plus one practice each week. Players learn the basics of the game.

10U - 4th / 5th grades

Two umpired games each week, Monday and Wednesday, generally 5:30–7:30 p.m., plus one practice. Players pitch, with coach assistance after four balls. Additional pitching practices are offered with help from experienced pitchers and the BHS softball team.

12U - 6th / 7th grades

Two umpired games each week, Tuesday and Thursday, generally 5:30–7:30 p.m., plus one practice. Players continue developing individual skills and learning team play against nearby towns.

14U - 8th / 9th grades

Two umpired games each week, including weekend doubleheaders, and one practice. We work with the high school coach to help prepare players for high school softball.

Uniforms and Equipment

Each player needs a softball fielding mask (a fielder’s face mask) and a properly sized softball glove. Gray uniform pants are required for games. Cleats are recommended, particularly at 10U and above. BYS provides team bats and batting helmets, so you do not need to buy those to get started.

Order team jerseys through Champions Sporting Goods in Belmont Center. They also help with glove and mask sizing. Your coach shares jersey ordering details with the team.

Questions? Email belmontyouthsoftballbys@gmail.com.

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Looking to volunteer as a BYS Coach?

You don’t need college-level playing experience to help. Patience, encouragement, and a willingness to learn matter. Our coaches and assistant coaches are parent volunteers; email belmontyouthsoftballbys@gmail.com to talk about a role and the time you can offer. We also work with the Belmont High School softball team on clinics and special practices.

Complete the required background checks and SafeSport training through USA Softball registration. See our volunteer information and wait for league clearance before coaching.

What equipment do I need to play softball?

A fielding mask and softball glove are required. BYS supplies shared bats and batting helmets; you may bring your own approved equipment. Gray game pants are required, and cleats are recommended. Champions Sporting Goods can help with sizing and uniform orders.

What does my registration fee include?
  • Spring training, hitting instruction, pitching clinics, and skills work with the BHS softball team.
  • Shared equipment: softballs, bats, helmets, catcher’s gear, bases, and training tools.
  • Umpire fees and player and coach insurance.
  • The end-of-season Skills Challenge celebration.

Find division fees and sign up on the registration page.

BYS Spring Training Clinics

Hitting, pitching, and general spring training clinics start in March. Look for signup links by email, or contact belmontyouthsoftballbys@gmail.com to join.

Fall and Summer Softball

Summer opportunities include MiddleEssex league play for 10U and 12U. Watertown welcomes Belmont players for fall ball; see Watertown Youth Baseball and Softball. Email the softball coordinator for team signups.