Framingham Youth Softball

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The Framingham Fury is a concept that FYS developed almost 10 years ago with a philosophy and culture built around commitment to improve, commitment to teammates, good sportsmanship, and a desire to play softball at a higher level. The program runs very similarly to a club skill wise and schedule wise, and not price wise. Each Fury team is expected to register with USA Softball of MA as a Class C tournament team.

Teams are created based on the age of your child on September 1 (USA Softball age requirements, use this link to determine age level). If you are interested in trying out, please register your child for the appropriate division:

10U eligible players will be 10 or younger on 9/1/24 (typically grades 4-5)
12U eligible players will be 12 or younger on 9/1/24 (typically grades 6-7)
14U eligible players will be 14 or younger on 9/1/24 (typically grades 8-9)

Each team formed will have a player commitment for a full season. For 12U and 14U, the season will be:

Games in a Fall league (typically 6 weeks of Sunday morning double headers)
Participation in one fall tournament, details TBD.
Weekly practices September through late October.

Spring practices starting once per week in May, twice per week starting in June through July
Participation in 3-4 tournaments May-July, details TBD.

Games in a summer league (typically 6 weeks from late June through July; weekdays only)

Currently, FYS is developing the possibility of winter workouts for Fury teams November through March as well.

The commitment for 10U is TBD at the moment. The minimum expectation will be the typical summer TVL games for six weeks late June through July. We will hold a 10u tryout in late August for anyone interested in joining the Fury team and based on numbers, we'll define what the year long commitment looks like. Based on existing eligible players, we don't expect that a 10u Fury team will play in a Fall league. Structured practices, tournaments, and a winter workout programs (similar to 12u & 14u) may be on the table, but is dependent on the level of interest at this level. A second round of tryouts may be necessary in the spring to round out the roster.

Through a tryout process, the Fury seeks to put teams together at as many levels as there are kids to play. Rosters for the year 2024-2025 must be finalized by Labor Day weekend for the 12U and 14U levels (with games starting the following weekend). Tryouts for these groups will be held late August.

2024/2025 TRYOUT SCHEDULE

Detailed information and schedules are forthcoming. For the time being here are the dates we are holding.

Saturday, August 24th - 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm (Check in at 3:30 pm)
Session One Tryouts for 10u, 12u, and 14u
Location: Walsh/Dunning Complex

Rain Date/Makeup Date for 10u, 12u, and 14u
Saturday, August 31st - 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm (Check in at 3:30 pm)
Location: Walsh/Dunning Complex

Registration Listing

2024/2025 Framingham Fury

Starting September 1, 2024, there will be a new USA Softball calendar and, due to this change, new Fury teams at the 12U and 14U level will need to be formed for the September 2024 - August 2025 season. 10U will also need to be newly formed however, the details and total commitment for 10U are still TBD based on player interest.

As a reminder, 12U will be any player age 12 or younger on Sept 1 (typically rising 6^th and 7^th graders) and 14U is any player 14 or younger on September 1 (typically rising 8^th and 9^th graders). Here is a link to the USA Softball calculator if you are curious: https://www.usasoftball.com/age-calculator-test/

This change led us as a board to consider what we’d like the Fury program and player development to look like moving forward and we’ve come up with the following expectations (for 12u & 14u):

• Try-out dates for the 2024-2025 season will be in late August coinciding with the start of the school year. Note that past participation in the Fury program does not guarantee a roster spot. All players must attend a tryout.

• The teams will play together throughout the Sept 2024 - July 2025 season.

• Entry in Charles River League for Fall 2024; six weeks of games on Sundays beginning after Labor Day. Games are double headers on Sunday only, with no games Columbus Day weekend.

• Teams will also enter one tournament in the fall; location/date TBD

• At least one practice per week in the fall season

• Entry in the summer Twin Valley League; approximately 10 games late June through July. Games are weekdays only, with additional days for practice

• Entry in 3 tournaments; dates TBD but will be local. Expectation is late May through early August.

• Possibility of winter specific programming

These changes represent more of a Class C club team approach to player development with the hope that by bringing more competition into the program, the players will further advance their skills and, therefore, be better prepared for advancing and playing in high school.

We do not expect the costs to significantly increase compared to historical registrations, but there will be some incremental costs (primarily tournament fees). This structure is similar to the approach taken by neighboring towns, and will still cost significantly less than a Class B or A club organization. Note that costs may be off-set by team fundraising activities. The exact cost of the program is still being worked out and will be communicated closer to the tryout dates.

Please note: the Fury teams will be registering as a Class C tournament team. Players who pursue other club programs will still be welcome (and encouraged to participate!) in the Fury program and will be eligible to play in the leagues the teams enter (Charles River and TVL). However, if they are rostered on another club team, they will not be eligible to be included on any Fury tournament rosters.