About Midway Girls Softball
Midway Girls Softball is a quality fastpitch softball program for young ladies that reside in New Castle County, Delaware. Midway is a non-profit organization. With over 350 players, Midway is one of the largest fastpitch organizations in Delaware. The purpose of this league is to teach girls ages 5 to 18 the skills required to play fastpitch softball while having fun. Midway strives to develop in its players a sense of self esteem, pride and sportsmanship, confidence, motivation and leadership. The league also sponsors various softball tournament teams and clinics to help improve the quality of softball in Delaware.
Recreational Division
Midway recreational divisions are divided into six age groups. There are no cuts. At sign up, your daughter will be placed into her proper age group according to her age as of January 1. All new players to the league and players moving up to a new age bracket are asked to attend player evaluation day for the purpose of team drafts. Teams are formed in March. Your coach will contact you with your team name, practice times and game schedule. Practices are usually twice a week, with games starting in April and ending in early June.
Travel Team Division
As players improve, they have the opportunity to try out for the famous Midway Orange Crush travel teams. Travel teams represent Midway and Delaware at various tournaments throughout the region. Travel team players may play on a recreational team as well if they choose (additional fee required). Travel team players in the 10U division are required to also play recreational ball.
Coaches and Assistants
Midway supports the development of coaches by funding clinics and courses. We always need coaches and welcome your help. We will provide you with training, literature and encouragement. Try it! We promise that you will have a good time.
Umpires
Midway uses PONY umpires for the 10U, 13U, and 14+ divisions.
Costs
Midway keeps its costs down though its volunteer system. Parents are asked to participate in our annual Field Maintenance Day and to help with the concession stand. Additional activities also require volunteer assistance so contact a board member to find out how you can help our league! The registration fee includes a season of softball, instruction, umpires, uniforms (hat and shirt), equipment usage (bats, balls, helmets, catchers equipment, bases, tees, etc), insurance, field maintenance, and administrative coordination. Each player needs her own glove and white pants.
