2020 Winter Training

About Our Trainings

New Prague Girls Fastpitch Association is providing a series of training sessions this winter. The training sessions are great for girls of all experience levels to learn more about softball. We offer specialized training for pitchers and catchers in addition to our general or basic skills training. The nine week training practice sessions are free with the purchase of a $25 t-shirt. The Softball Development Committee of NPGFA is hosting an informational meeting for girls interested in joining on January 7th at 6:30pm in the NPHS commons. Join us to learn more about what New Prague Fastpitch has to offer; including winter trainings, catcher and pitcher training, resources, tryouts, and coaching trainings. The registration deadline for winter training is January 12, 2020. 

Basic Skills Trainings

The trainings are great for girls that have never played softball, no matter their age, and for those who currently play.  Previous softball experience is not needed and we encourage beginners to join regardless of age. For players with more advanced skill and experience, this is also a great opportunity in the off season to continue to practice and grow as a player.  During the basic skills training we focus on hitting, fielding, throwing, and baserunning.  

To determine the age group that your daughter should register for, use her age on December 31st, 2019 and find it below.

• 8U - 6 - 8 years old as of December 31st, 2019

  • 6 year old players must be in 1st grade

• 10U - 9 - 10 years old as of December 31st, 2019

• 12U & Up - 11-18 years old as of December 31st, 2019

Equipment needed for training: 

Fielding glove

Fielder’s mask

• Batting helmet with face mask

• Players can bring their own bat or use one from the association

Pitcher and Catcher Training

Pitchers and catchers are often the most sought after positions which is why NPGFA offers training specifically for them.  All players are welcome to attend whether they are beginners or have previously played the positions. There are three sessions for all of the trainings.  During the registration process, please indicate whether your child is interested in attending the pitcher or catcher training. If you select “not interested” when registering but your daughter later decides she wants to try either training, they are welcome to join at any time. Pitchers are required to have someone stay to be their catcher during the session. 

Registration and Cost

The cost of the training is free with the purchase of a $25 t-shirt. If your daughter can’t or does not want to attend the basic skills training, but wants to attend either the pitching or catching training, you still need to register and purchase the t-shirt. The gym will also be open to those who want to pitch on their own as long as there is space available but will also have to register and purchase the t-shirt. If you are new to New Prague Fastpitch, you must first register with NPGFA to create a user profile. Click the Registration button at the top of the website to begin. To register for trainings, click HERE or click “2020 registration” button on the front page of the website. Registration deadline is January 12, 2020. 

2020 Winter Training Schedule

Informational Parent Meeting: January 7, 2020 from 6:30pm - 7:15pm at the NPHS commons. 

Registration DUE: January 12, 2020