Every effort has been made to ensure our handbook is accurate as of the date of printing. As the year progresses, the Board may have to make changes in response to changing circumstances. This document is tailored towards our summer season.

Topics covered in the handbook include:

1. Mission Statement                              2. Player Eligibility

3. Board of Directors                              4. Level of Commitment/Playing Time

5. Player Registration                             6. Cost

7. SLPSA Annual Expenses                  8. Fundraising

9. Tournaments                                        10. Player Evaluations

11.Pairings/Special Selections        12. Team Sizes

13. Uniforms                                              14. Coaching

15. Conflict Resolution                        16. Codes of Conduct (Player, Parent, Coach)

All players are required to have their own:

• Softball glove
• Cleats (metal cleats can only be worn by 14U and up)
• Bat

Nice to have (not required):

• Batting helmet with face cage and chin strip (item can be rented from SLPSA)
• Fielding mask (item can be rented from SLPSA)
• Batting gloves
• Bat/equipment bag

The coaches’ bag includes team balls and catcher equipment. Regarding Bats, there are many good resources on-line to help you find the appropriate bat for your daughter's size, age, and skill level.