Futures Softball Fees
| Age Group | Early Bird Rate | Regular Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4/5U Tee Ball | $115 | $120 |
| 6/7U Coach Pitch/Tee | $115 | $120 |
| 8U Coach/Kid Pitch w/ Umpires | $170 | $180 |
| 10U | $180 | $185 |
| 12U | $180 | $190 |
| 14U | $180 | $190 |
To see updated rules for all age groups, please scroll down to the 2021 Futures Softball Rules link.
Registration Info
Early Bird Registration begins in October and runs through December 31st. Regular Registration is January 1st through February 15th.
Payment Plan Option Available during Regular Registration: 50% is paid at registration with balance paid on February 15. There is a $10 fee for the Payment Plan Option added to the Registration Fee.
*Returning Players must register by January 15 to guarantee placement on their current team.
Late Registration Starts February 15 - Fees increase $30. Registration may close early or be extended based on availability.
The Age cutoff is December 31, 2020. Example: for 8U, players must be 8 years old as of December 31st, 2020, but could be 9 years old in 2021 during season. Players may play up one division, but are not able to play down.
What do the Fees cover?
- 1 Jersey & Matching Visor
- Practices/Games
- Indoor Practices/Clinics
- Elkhorn Field Prep and Maintenance
- Omaha Field Usage Fees
- Softball Equipment
- EAA General Operating Costs
- Umpires
*In the interest of player health and safety, EAA follows area protocol and requires each player to purchase a helmet.
League
Futures Softball is a recreational league for players ages 4 to 14. Team rosters are generally formed with players that attend the same school within the Elkhorn School District. Players can make team, coach & buddy requests in the registration. Futures teams generally play against other EAA teams.
Season Play
The Futures season begins with practices in late March and early April. Games generally begin in May and run through the end of June. Game & Practice days will vary and we can not guarantee a player or team playing on specific days. Our goal is to have Practice and Game Schedules set by our First Pitch Event.
| Division | # Regular Season Games |
|---|---|
| 4/5U to 6/7U | 10 - 12 |
| 8U | 14 - 16 |
| 10U to 14U | 16 - 20 |
PLUS tournament games listed below (these are games in addition to Regular Assigned Games)!
- End of Year Tournament for Age Divisions 8U to 14U (these games are in addition to the Regular Games Schedule)
INTERESTED IN COACHING?
2021 FIRST PITCH EVENT AT SCHEELS
| Age Group | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 4/5U to 8U | March 14 | 11:30am-1:00pm |
| 10U to 14U | March 14 | 2:30-3:30pm |
Family Fun at First Pitch: Facepainters, Free Ferris Wheel Rides, Amazing Raffles and more!
Other Dates
| Date | Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 9 | TBA | 12U & 14U Futures Clinic | TBA |
| April 10-11 | TBA | Team Pictures | EAA Office |
| TBA | 7:05pm Game Time | Storm Chasers Night Powered by ETC | Werners Park |
| TBA | TBA | Edge/Select Open House | ETC |
| June 11 - 13 | Various Times | 8U End of Year Tournament | Various Fields |
| June 18 - 20 | Various Times | 10U-14U End of Year Tournament | Various Fields |
The Elkhorn Training Camp is our indoor training partner in Elkhorn across from The Mark that allows for training for your athlete. The ETC is not owned or managed by the EAA. The EAA is a customer of ETC. We work with them to provide EAA athletes indoor training, practices and clinics during the winter months. Learn More about ETC.
Xplosive Edge helps athletes reach their highest potential of performance while making safety and well-being a top priority. Xplosive Edge is not owned or managed by EAA. Xplosive Edge is a training program offered at ETC. Learn more about Xplosive Edge.
Upcoming Softball News
Early Bird Registration Open - Spring 2021 Baseball & Softball!
- By Cynthia Willis 10/05/2020, 11:30am CDT
