Softball is an incredible sport with a fantastic community! The Softball family is a great one, so we're excited to have you! From AA all the way through high school and college, softball games are incredibly exciting, create an enormous sense of pride in our players, and give parents an amazing experience as they watch their players soar to levels they might not have ever thought they'd reach. How fun! As you register your player for Falmouth Softball, we hope that you volunteer with the team, in the snack shack, and come to observe Skills and Drills and other clinics and practices. We also hope that you come support other teams! Watch the teams one Division up from your player, visit High School Softball games, or join us at D6 Softball Day with USM at Gorham! 

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Gear is important, and it's expensive. There is a lot of gear that a player needs, but much of it is either provided by Little League, or is available at Gear Swaps, or second hand stores. Here's a list with more information:

• Glove - please provide an appropriately sized glove for your player. In AAA and above, T-Ball gloves are not suitable. 

• Softball Pants - Softball pants are required for all Softball Divisions. Players may not play in shorts. For Majors and Minors teams, please wait to buy pants until your coach has let you know about the uniform color. 

• Cleats - AA Softball does not need cleats, but they are recommended. Majors and Minors Softball requires cleats. Softball cleats are available, but mostly online. You can usually find LAX or Soccer cleats in store. Please do not purchase metal cleats (even if your child has big enough feet) as those are not permitted in Little League Rules.

• Face/Fielder's Mask - All Softball Divisions require a Face/Fielder's Mask in the infield. These are considered PPE and should be purchased by families and labeled. FLL team bags do have Face Masks available, but they are shared. If your child cannot keep the mask out of their mouth, if you are concerned about the sanitation, lice, or other things, you should purchase one for your child. There is a full aisle of them at Dick's and there are always plenty available. 

• Helmet - Helmets are required for all batters, and helmets must have a full face cage. There are plenty of helmets provided in team bags, but they are shared. If you are concerned about lice, or if your player's head is very small or very large, you might want to purchase your own. 

• Bat - Bats are necessary, but the team bag provides bats for players to use. You're welcome to buy a bat, but don't need to. If you purchase a bat, it needs to be USA Bat Approved.

• Batting Gloves - Batting gloves are not required, but players tend to like them. 

• Sliding Shorts - for Majors and Minors players, Sliding Shorts are recommended but not required. They're especially recommended with white pants.