SYA softball plays in Centreville, Clifton, and Fairfax in Fairfax County, Virginia. Our recreational league (house program) plays both spring and fall seasons under the Little League banner. We welcome all girls regardless of ability or previous playing experience.
Spring: March
Fall: Early August
Spring: June before school ends.
Fall: Early November
Spring: March
Fall: Early August
Spring: April
Fall: After Labor Day
Various locations throughout the Centreville/Clifton area.
Spring: Yes, early March.
Fall: There are no tryouts/evaluations.
Yes, players are placed on teams based on tryouts and evaluations.
Yes.
| Season | Registration opens with $15 discount | Regular Registration Fee | Registration Late Fee $25 | Registration Wait List | Season Registration Closes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FALL | May | June | July | August 1-14 | August 15 |
| WINTER | September | October | November | December 1-14 | December 15 |
| SPRING | December | January | February | March 1-14 | March 15 |
| SUMMER | March | April | May | June 1-14 | June 15 |
Every youth participating in the SYA Little League program must live within the boundaries or have a waiver approved by Little League Baseball.
If a player attends one of the following schools, they are eligible to play with SYA Little League. All that is required is the completion of a School Enrollment Form following registration.
Approximately two weeks before the start of the season.
*Rookie, Coach Pitch, and Tee Ball levels remain consistent with the Spring season
| Minor League Level [7-11 yrs.] |
Major League Level [9-12 yrs.] |
Senior League Level [13-16 yrs.] |
| Intro player-pitch softball. Based on tryouts/evaluations and a player’s past playing experience, Managers make player selections to form team rosters. | You’re moving on up – after preseason tryouts/evaluations, undrafted players get selected in the minor league draft. | Graduate to the top level of softball, where players continue to enhance skills built in past seasons. After preseason tryouts/evaluations, Managers select their team rosters. |
Families will receive a $15 multi-child discount.
| League | Early Bird | Regular Registration | Late Fee (One month after registration opens) |
| Minors | $180 | $195 | $220 |
| Majors | $200 | $215 | $240 |
The system accepts Visa or MasterCard & online checks (your registration is not FINAL until your check payment is received). You may pay your registration fees, summer skills camp fees, and make donations during online registration. You may register multiple players online as well and receive a multiple player discount.
SYA offers scholarships to all SYA participants of all recreational sports who qualify under the Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services program. To learn more about SYA scholarships click the button below.
Players must provide their own basketball shoes and pocketless basketball shorts.
No rentals, but teams are provided shared equipment.
SYA recommends Dick’s Sporting Goods or Amazon.
SYA provides each player with a Washington Nationals team hat and shirt.
| Position | Name | |
| Commissioner | Bob Woodruff | [email protected] |
| Board Position | Board Member |
|---|---|
| President | Bob Woodruff |
| Treasurer | Laurie Digges |
| Secretary | Jessica Butler |
| Registrar | Bob Woodruff |
| VP Baseball | Colleen Stegner |
| Player Agent – Baseball | Larry Hopkins |
| Asst PA – Baseball & Director Rookie | |
| Director Coach Pitch | Melissa Clegg |
| Director TeeBall | Robin Bell |
| Vice President – Softball | |
| Player Agent – Softball | Susan Jones |
| VP Outreach | Alex Aliaskari |
| Chief Umpire | |
| Schedule Coordinator – Baseball | Todd Ruckert |
| Schedule Coordinator – Softball | Susan Jones |
| Safety Officer | Mike Lee |
| Co-Quartermaster | Chad Gilman |
| Quartermaster | Jon Comottor |
| Information Officer | Bill Bender |
| Travel Liaison – Mets & Xplosion | Jonas Guarino |
| Field Chief | Tristan Jonsson |
| Coach Coordinator | Ross Crigler |
| Concession Director | Pam Woodfield |
| Volunteer Coordinator & Special Events | Amanda Wright |
For other questions: [email protected]
Please check on field status if it has rained in the last 48 hours.
Decisions on field status are generally made by 3:30pm each day Monday-Friday and by 7am on Saturday and Sunday.
Field/Gym Status info can be obtained by:
Consider signing up for Fairfax Alerts!
This Fairfax County free public service will alert coaches and parents to school closings due to weather or other emergency situations via e-mail or cell phone.
SYA encourages parents and high school players to volunteer as referees or team staff.
Approximately two weeks before the start of the season.
Fairfax County issues permits to SYA to use facilities in the Centreville/Clifton area. Typically a team will practice at the same facility each week with varying locations for weekend games.
Notification of schedules/locations/times will be sent out 1-2 weeks prior to the start of the season (as determined by when we receive permits).
Mobile app, email, etc.
SYA offers scholarships to all SYA participants of all recreational sports who qualify under the Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services program. To learn more about SYA scholarships, click here.
