Esko Rec League Softball
Ages
What age players are appropriate for this program?
Those with birth years 2006-2018 are eligible to play on U8-U18 levels.
When
What time of the year does this program run?
Season begins mid May and runs through July.
Where
Where are practices and games typically held?
Practices and home games are held at the Sports Complex on the upper or lower field.
U14+ games are held at Wheeler & Wade Fields in Duluth.
Practices
When are practices and how often are they?
Team coaches schedule practices. U8 & U10 practice 1-2 times per week. U12-U18 practice 2 times per week
Games
How many games will they play? What days of the week?
U8 will play one game on Mondays (occasional Thursday due to Holiday).
U10 will play double headers on Wednesdays.
U12 will play double headers on Tuesdays.
U14 will play double headers on Wednesdays or Thursday.
U16/18 will play double headers on Mondays or Tuesdays.
equipment needed
What equipment is required?
Equipment requirements vary by age.
U8 requires only a glove, plastic cleats are encouraged
U10 & U12 require a glove, plastic cleats, and white pants
U14+ requires a glove, cleats, and white pants
Highly recommend a fielder's mask for all levels
Extra Costs
What costs beyond registration fees should be expected?
EFA provides team bats and helmets for every level; additional costs would include any other required equipment.
jerseys
Are jerseys provided?
A jersey and socks are included with registration and are required for games.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When will practice start? This is dependent on the high school season as we utilize the same fields; also, dependent on the weather.
- How will my team communicate? This will be determined by each coach, but we encourage the Crossbar App.
- Can I request to be on the same team as my friend? No, we cannot meet teammate requests. We do our best to keep the teams equal by age and skill level.
- When will I hear who my child's coach/teammates are? End of April.
- Will there be concessions? Unfortunately, at this time there will not be concessions for the season.
2025 Esko Rec League Softball
Registration for the 2025 season has closed.
We are excited about the upcoming season. Team Rosters have been posted. Coaches should be reaching out to teams by early April.