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Western Mass Heat Softball

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Tryouts for the 2025 - 2026 season

Details

Thank you for your interest in the Western Mass Heat. We are a Fastpitch Softball Travel  Program focused on developing the skills  of  our  athletes  to  play  at  the  highest  competitive  level, softball IQ and confidence. We play in USA Softball, USSSA and Fastpitch Nation tournaments mainly in New England  and  New  York. 


FAQs


Where  do  you  hold  practices?

We  mainly  practice  out  of  Springfield, MA  and  surrounding  towns.    Our  winter  training  is  held  at  413  Athletic  Training  Center  in  Chicopee,  MA.


How  much  does  it  cost?

We are a non-profit organization and seek to limit the fees to cover the cost of the program.  


Heat  team  fee  typically  range  from  $1,000  -  $1,800  for  the  year.  Cost  mainly  driven  by  number  and  types  of  tournaments  your  team  will  play  in. The  team  fee  can  be  paid  in  one  lump  sum  or  we  offer  weekly  and  monthly  installment payment  plans.


Limited  need-based scholarship  funding  available.  In  addition,  we  run  fundraisers  to  help  all  players    that participate defray  some  of  the  cost.  


You  will  be  provided  with  the  team  fee  in  your  offer  letter  and  well  before  you‘re  required  to  make  a  commitment.  


 The fee includes 2 full uniforms, helmet, bat bag,  tournament fees,  team  insurance,  and  indoor  winter  training.  


All  team  fees  are  the  responsibility  of  the  player/parent(s).    Team  fees  are  NON-REFUNDABLE.    



How  frequently  do  you  practice?

In  the  fall,  we  will  practice  1x  per  week  for  about  6  weeks.    In  the  winter,  we  practice  on  Sunday  afternoons  and  evening  for  about  10  weeks.  


In  the  fall  and  winter, we  permit  excused  absences  for  other  sport  commitments.  During  our  tournament  season  (see  below),  we  do not  permit  absences  for  other  sports. 


During  the  season,  you  should  expect  to  practice  2-3x  per  week.  Practices  are  mandatory  during  our  season,  which  starts  in  April  for  10U  -  13U  players  (prior  to  high  school).   We  start after  the  high  school  season  for  14U  -  18U  players.


The season ends the last week of July or first week of August.  Younger age groups may end early to mid-July.


What  age  group  do  I  sign  my  daughter  up  for?

2025-2026 Season eligibility based on  September  1st  cut-off:

10U - Must  be  born  between  9/1/2014  -  9/1/2016

12U - Must be born after  September  1,   2012

14U - Must be born after  September  1,  2010  

16U - Must be born after  September  1,  2008

18U  -  Must  be  born  after  September  1,  2006


Look-up your daughter's age group on USA Softball here.


Do  I  need  to  live  in  a  certain  town  to  join  a  team?

There  are  NO residency restrictions. Our teams consistent of players from dozens of cities and towns throughout western/central Massachusetts and northern Connecticut. We encourage girls from across the region to tryout  for the Heat softball  team.


What to bring  to  tryouts:

Great attitude

Cleats  (sneakers  for  indoor  tryouts)

Glove

Helmet

Bat

Face Mask (required for 10U and 12U  and encouraged  for  14U+)

Softball  pants

Water

Catchers  Only:  catcher  gear


What dates/times are tryouts? 

 7/10/25  (14U  only)  6:00 pm  -  7:30pm  at  Pope  Francis  High School


7/21/25  (10U  &  12U  Only)  6:00-7:30pm  at  Pope  Francis  High  School


7/22/25  (16U  &  18U  Only)  6:00 -  7:30pm at  AIC


7/28/25  (all  ages)  6:00  -  7:30pm  see  location  below


7/29/25  (all  ages  6:00  -  7:30pm  see  location  below


Pitchers  and  catchers  will  be  asked  to  stay  to  8pm  or  a  little  later. 


Players  only  required  to  attend  one  tryout.  Coaches may request a player  attend an additional  tryout to showcase  additional  skills.


Where  will  tryouts  be  located?

Tryouts will be held at the following locations:  


10U, 12U and 14U: Pope Francis High School, 99 Wendover Rd., Springfield, MA 01118    


16U and 18U: American International College (AIC), 125 Cortland St., Springfield, MA 01109  


Please bring your glove, bat, helmet and protective equipment to the tryout.  Please wear softball pants and t-shirt/jersey with a number on it.   


What should I expect for game schedule in 2025-26?

2025  Play  in  1-2  fall  tournaments  and scrimmages

Indoor  training  consisting  of  intensive  position  specific  training,  team  training

2026  Spring  tournaments  (10U  -  12U)

2026  Summer  tournaments  (all  ages) 



Can my daughter play for an older team?  

While  we  strongly discourage  younger  players  from  playing  up  an  age  group,  we  encourage  older  players  (14+)  to  play  at  the  age  group  that  offers  the  best  development  and  allows  them  to  achieve  their goals.  Players  trying  out  for  an  age  group  will  be evaluated  to  the  standards  of  the  applicable  age  group.  


PRE-REGISTRATION  REQUIRED  TO  TRYOUT.


What is the time commitment?

During  our  season,  we  practice  2-3  times  per  week.    We  play  in  tournaments  in  the  summer,  which  consists of  3  games  on  Saturday  and  single  elimination  bracket  play  on  Sunday.    Tournament  season  starts  in  late  April  for  10U,  12U  and  13U.    Tournament  season  starts  in  mid-June  for  14U,  16U  and  18U.    The  season  ends  the  first  week  of  August  for  all  age  groups,  but  10U  and  12U  usually  end  before  the  last  week  of  July.  


In  the  fall,  we  practice  1x  per  week,  but  permit  excused  absences  for  other  sport  commitments.  During  our  tournament  season  (see  above),  we  do not  permit  absences  for  other  sports. 


More  Information  or  questions  e-mail:

westernmassheat@gmail.com


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