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Are you new to softball?

softball and water bottle on plate

Welcome!

Did you hear about our youth softball program from a friend or neighbor and want to find out more? 

First, you're in the right spot.  We offer programs for girls who live or go to school in Westfield, NJ.  If you have a child that is interested in softball — regardless of age or school — we would love to introduce them to the sport.

Softball has captivated kids for decades. Don't worry if your kid has never played the sport before. We offer recreation programs and clinics to develop skills so your child can build confidence and not be at a disadvantage.  Every year we add more new kids to the program. 

Our site has a tremendous amount of information, so please read through site to learn as much as possible. If you can't find what you are looking for, email us at info@westfieldsoftball.org, and we'll set up a chat. 


Required Equipment

Pre-K to 5th Grade Rec
 

  • Water Bottle
  • Glove, sized properly (see chart below)
  • Helmet with attached mask & chin strap, sized properly
    • Helmet should be snug and not move when head turns)
  • Fielding mask (face mask for fielding) 

Suggested Additional Equipment

Pre-K to 5th Grade Rec
 

  • Bat (see chart below for sizing)
  • Batting gloves
  • Bag for Equipment
  • Cleats
  • Softball
    • Pre-K-1st Grade: 10" ball
    • 2nd-5th: 11" ball
    • 6th grade+: 12" ball
  • Softball pants
  • Long socks
  • Chest/heart protector
  • White long-sleeve dry fit (for colder games)
  • Sunglasses

Required Equipment for Travel & 6th-8th Grade

Pre-K to 5th Grade Rec
 

  • Bat, properly sized (see chart below)
  • Softball pants (for sliding)
  • Long socks / softball socks
  • Sunglasses or visor
  • Cleats 
    • Molded softball cleats (synthetic upper is fine)
    • Should be baseball or softball cleats (not football or soccer)

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Sizing Charts

Fastpitch Softball Glove Sizing Chart by Height

Height Glove First Base Catchers
Under 5'0" 11.25"
Under 5'3" 11.25" - 11.75" 12.5" 32"
5'0" - 5'5" 11.25" - 12" 12.5" - 13" 32"
5'3" - 5'6" 11.75" - 12.5" 12.5" - 13" 32" - 34"
5'6" & up 12" - 13" 12.5" - 13" 32" - 34"

Bat Length by Height & Weight

Weight 36-40" tall 41-44" tall 45-48" tall 49-52" tall 53-56" tall 57-60" tall 61-64" tall 65-68" tall 69-72" tall 73"+ tall
60 lbs. or less 26" 27" 28" 29"
61-70 lbs. 27" 27" 28" 29" 30" 30"
71-80 lbs. 28" 28" 29" 30" 30" 31"
81-90 lbs. 28" 29" 29" 30" 30" 31" 32"
91-100 lbs. 28" 29" 30" 30" 31" 31" 32"
101-110 lbs. 29" 29" 30" 30" 31" 31" 32"
111-120 lbs. 29" 29" 30" 30" 31" 31" 32"
121-130 lbs. 29" 29" 30" 30" 31" 32" 33" 33"
131-140 lbs. 29" 30" 30" 30" 31" 32" 33" 33"
141-150 lbs. 30" 30" 31" 31" 32" 33" 33"
151-160 lbs. 30" 31" 31" 32" 32" 33" 33" 33"
161-170 lbs. 31" 31" 32" 32" 33" 33" 34"
171-180 lbs. 32" 33" 33" 34" 34"
180 lbs.+ 33" 33" 34" 34"

Girls Softball League of Westfield Sponsors

Interested in becoming a sponsor of Girls Softball League of Westfield?  Contact us today or e-mail - sponsorship@westfieldsoftball.org to find out more information on how you can support youth sports in the Westfield area.