Practices
How often do teams practice? Coaches are normally given one practice slot per week to use as she or he sees fit. The practices usually covers a 2 hour time slot.
Where do teams practice and play? The Fairfax County Park Authority, based upon our size and geographical location, assigns us fields. For the past several seasons our home base has been Wakefield Forest Elementary School on Iva Lane. This is our primary practice and game location for the Western teams. With the addition of the Eastern teams, we also play games and practice at Wilton Woods Administration Center located on Franconia Road. Many of our teams also use the fields at Clermont Park which NVGSA has adopted maintenance for.
The League provides uniforms and playing equipment for each team. Each player need only provide her own softball glove and shoes. For the Pigtail division and up players should provide their own softball pants. Teams typically purchase socks as a group. Players may provide their own equipment as desired. We recommend a cleated shoe, however any soled shoe is permitted. No metal cleats are permitted. Most local sporting goods stores can assist with glove and shoe selections.
There is a block on the registration form for parents to indicate an area of support that interests them. We have positions on the Board of Directors that are open and individual Board members are always interested in having help with their "chores". Your daughter's coach is probably the most important "cog" in the wheel of success of our league. Providing assistance to her/him will help make this a more enjoyable experience for your daughter.