DYA FALL SOFTBALL
2026 DYA Fall Softball registration is CLOSED as the season is underway.
DYA Fall Softball is a two-day-a-week recreational program consisting of 4 preseason practices and 10 games. All activities are held on Tuesday & Thursday evenings.
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2026 FALL SOFTBALL
PROGRAM INFORMATION
2026 Fall Softball
1st-9th Grade
Tuesdays & Thursdays: August 25-October 8
DYA Fall Softball is a two-day-a-week recreational program consisting of 4 preseason practices and 10 games. All activities are held on Tuesday & Thursday evenings. The program is open to 1st through 9th grade girls and consists of 3 divisions. Players must be registered to play with their grade level.
League & Grade Level (2026-2027 school year):
Coach Pitch/Tee-ball League: 1st-3rd Grade
Minor League: 4th/5th Grade
Major League: 6th-9th Grade
Coach Pitch/Tee-ball League:
1st-3rd Grade
Teams are scheduled for 4 preseason practices and 10 games (2 per week). Practices and games occur on Tuesdays & Thursdays beginning August 25.
Practices are held on August 25, 27, September 1, & 3 at Avery Park, Emerald Fields, Scottish Corners Elementary School, and Wyandot Elementary School. Practices are 90 minutes in length and start times vary (5:30 PM or 7:00 PM).
Games begin September 8 at 6:15 PM with a 1½ hour time limit. Late-season games played on fields without lights may begin as early as 5:30 PM to complete before darkness. The season is scheduled to end October 8.
Minor & Major Leagues:
Minor League: 4th/5th Grade
Major League: 6th-9th Grade
Teams are scheduled for 4 preseason practices and 10 games (2 per week). Practices and games occur on Tuesdays & Thursdays at Avery Park beginning August 25.
Practices are held on August 25, 27, September 1, & 3. Practices are 90 minutes in length and start times vary (5:30 PM or 7:00 PM).
Games begin September 8 at 6:15 PM with a 1½ hour time limit. Late-season games played on fields without lights may begin as early as 5:30 PM to complete before darkness. The season is scheduled to end October 8.
Rainouts & Rescheduling: Games rained out will be postponed to the end of the season. For weather updates, visit DYA.com/Weather
League Fee: $110*, plus the cost of jerseys, if you need them.
*an additional $20 was added on August 1
Financial assistance is available through the DYA Financial Assistance Program for families that qualify. For more information, visit the DYA Financial Assistance Program webpage: DYA Financial Assistance Program
Non-Resident Fee: All individuals who reside outside the City of Dublin corporate limits are considered non-residents for sports field use purposes, regardless of whether they live within the Dublin City School District. The non-resident fees are submitted to DYA and paid to the City of Dublin. 2025 City of Dublin Parks & Rec Pricing Updates Memo
• $50 per child – Residents of the Dublin City School District who live outside the City of Dublin corporate limits
• $100 per child – Residents who live outside both the City of Dublin and the Dublin City School District
Do you reside outside of DYA boundaries?: This program is open to all families residing within the boundaries of the Dublin City School District or within the City of Dublin. Out of boundary families may participate if there is space available in their child's league.
Jerseys
All players are required to wear the DYA green (home) or gray (away) softball jersey for league play. The jerseys are the same as last year. The cost is $45 to purchase the pair of jerseys. Sizes available: Youth-Small, Youth-Medium, Youth-Large, Adult-Small, Adult-Medium, Adult-Large, Adult-XL, and Adult-XXL.
DYA Softball jerseys were redesigned in Spring 2023. Click HERE to view the new design. This season, players have the option to wear either the older pre-2023 design or the newer design.
Equipment
Batting helmets, catcher's equipment (chest protector, shin guards and helmet), infielder face masks, and softballs are provided by DYA.
Cleats (no metal cleats) are required for Minor & Major Leagues. Coach Pitch League participants may play in tennis shoes or cleats. Softball pants (gray, white, or black) are preferred so the girls can slide. Players are required to wear the DYA Softball green (home) or gray (away) game jersey and wear a visor/hat and glove in the field. These items are not provided by DYA and are not included in the registration fee. DYA encourages the sharing of bats with teammates who may not have one.
Coaches Needed: Dublin Youth Athletics is a volunteer organization of parents providing sports programs for kids. If you are able and willing to serve as the head or assistant coach of your child's team, please register here: Coaches Corner
Coaches' Meeting: The preseason coaches' meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 18, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the DYA Office (6543 Commerce Pkwy, Suite G).
Teammate/Coach Requests: Teams in the Coach Pitch/Tee-ball League are assigned by the league office, and all teammate/coach requests are usually able to be granted. For the Minor & Major Leagues, DYA will honor up to two teammate requests per player. These requests must be mutual to be considered.
The intent is to help kids play with their friends. DYA reserves the right to place limits on requests if the rules are being utilized to build teams for reasons other than stated. Be sure to include any teammate/coach requests on the registration form. To add requests after registering, email office@dya.com.
Team Notification: Families will be notified of their team placement and roster a day or two following the preseason coaches' meeting.
Softball Rules
Ball Diamond Locations:
Avery Park - 7401 Avery Rd → Avery Park Map
Emerald Fields - 4040 Wyandotte Woods Blvd → Emerald Fields Map
Scottish Corners Elementary School - 5950 Sells Mill Dr
Wyandot Elementary School - 5620 Dublinshire Dr
Ball Diamond Light Switch Locations
Avery Park and Emerald Fields have automated external defibrillators (AEDs) available in case of emergency. AEDs are portable, life-saving devices designed to treat people experiencing sudden cardiac arrest, a medical condition in which the heart stops beating suddenly and unexpectedly.
AED Locations at City of Dublin Parks
Concessions/Snack Bar: The Avery Park concession stand will be open on all game nights. All proceeds from concession stand sales benefit the DYA Scholarship Fund.
Umpires: Minor & Major League Fall Softball games are officiated by youth umpires.
Standings/Tournament: There are no standings and no postseason tournament for Fall Softball.
For more information about DYA Spring/Summer Rec Softball, visit the program webpage:
DYA Spring/Summer Recreational Softball
Questions?
Email: office@dya.com