Welcome to SYA Fastpitch: advanced softball training that prepares local athletes who are ready for the next step in their softball journey. Whether it’s looking for elite competition or you are looking to help your young athlete realize their goals of playing at the high school or college ranks, SYA is prepared to make that happen.
Our Coaches are NFCA members, PCA trained or USA Softball ACE Certified Instructors who’ve all undergone national background checks with years of experience with SYA, high school or travel softball coaching.
Our year-round program features local USSSA, USA Softball, and NSA tournaments in the Spring and Fall with two-three weekly practices and strength and agility training. Off-season training means top-tier instruction for pitching, batting, and fielding.
Fall: August 1, 2026 .
Winter: January
Spring: March
June before school ends.
August.
Typically 2-3 times per week during the season.
September with weekend games and tournaments are scheduled throughout the Fall, Spring and seasons. Games will occasionally be on weekdays.
Games are mostly local, with competitions in USSSA, USA Softball, and NSA tournaments.
Yes, regular tryouts and private evaluations are held. YOU MUST REGISTER to tryout. Tryouts are held in June.
No, this is a selective program for committed athletes.
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| Season | Registration opens with $15 discount | Regular Registration Fee | Registration Late Fee $25 | Registration Wait List | Season Registration Closes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FALL | May | June | July | Aug 1-14 | Aug 15 |
| WINTER | August | September/October | November | Dec 1-14 | Dec 15 |
| SPRING | November | December/January | February | Mar 1-14 | Mar 15 |
| SUMMER | March | April | May | June 1-14 | June 15 |
Approximately two weeks before the start of the season.
SYA Travel Softball operates teams for 10U, 12U age groups for Fall 2026.
Families will receive a $15 multi-child discount.
| League | Early Bird | Regular Registration | Late Fee (One month after registration opens) |
| Travel Softball | N/A (Sport Not in Season) | $400-800 | $25 |
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 Little League-based travel teams require players to live within the SYA Little League boundaries or attend one of the approved schools in Clifton, Centreville, and parts of Fairfax.
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SYA recommends Dick’s Sporting Goods or Amazon.
Jerseys are provided.
| Position | Name |
| Commissioner | Bob Woodruff |
For other questions: [email protected]
During inclement weather and winter, we practice indoors at local baseball/softball facilities.
Please check on FIELD or GYM status if it has rained or snowed in the last 48 hours by using one or all of the following methods
Decisions on FIELD and GYM status are generally made by 3:30pm each day Monday-Friday and by 7am on Saturday and Sunday
Ultimately, you should be notified by your coach about decisions. If you have not been notified by your coach, you should assume that play is on
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.
Community and business sponsors help support field maintenance, equipment upgrades, and overall league operations
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.
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