At Minimum:

• Glove – Make sure the size is correct to the age group you are playing if you are unsure ask the Director or your coach. 
• Cleats
• Fielding Mask (not mandatory for Rookies but required for all infield positions Minors and up)
• Helmet with face mask 
• Water Bottle
• Bat
• Softball Pants - ask your coach what your team color is 

Optional:

• Batting Gloves
• Softball Bag (has a place for all their equipment)
• Catchers Gear (Rookies - U16)

Below are descriptions of our Softball programs offered through the Weare Athletic Club:

Ages 4-6 - The Tee Ball program serves as an introduction to the game, focusing on learning fundamentals and having fun. Players start the season batting from a tee, until they are ready for the coaches to pitch to them. Teams are coed, and usually practice once a week. Games are played in Weare on Saturdays, and last about an hour. No scores or standings are kept. There are no outs, and all players play the field and bat each inning. Each player receives a hat and T-shirt to keep.

Ages 7-8 - At the Rookie softball level, players begin to refine their skills and learn how the game is played. The games are more structured, and traditional positions are played in the field. At this level it is coach pitch. Games are five innings, and usually run about an hour and a half. A scorebook is kept. All players are in the batting order, and no player sits on the bench for two consecutive innings. Teams usually practice once a week, and play both home and away games against towns in the area such as Warner, Sunapee, Bradford, Henniker and Hillsborough. Girls can choose to play either softball or baseball at this age. Each player receives a hat and jersey to keep.

10 U Minors Softball - For softball players ages 9 -10, most of the traditional softball rules are followed. Special rules include a five runs-per-inning rule. All players are in the batting order, and equal play time is enforced. Softball players use an 11 inch ball, pitch from 35 feet. Games are played against other towns, and there are playoffs at the end of the season.

12 U Majors Softball - For softball players ages 11-12, at this level softball players use a 12 inch ball, pitch from 40 feet, and are allowed to steal. Games are played against other towns, and there are playoffs at the end of the season.

16 U Softball - For softball players ages 13-16.  There are usually not enough players in the KMS league so they will usually play teams in the Conord league.