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Carlisle Diamonds Fall 2025 Registration

Welcome to the Carlisle Diamonds Fastpitch Softball 2025 Fall registration page!

Carlisle Diamonds is for school-aged girls in kindergarten through 8th grade, who live within the Carlisle Area School District boundaries.

As part of the West Shore Minors, we will be playing teams from: Big Spring, South Middleton, Cedar Cliff, Cumberland Valley, Red Land, Mechanicsburg, East Penn, Camp Hill, Dillsburg, and York Springs. Some travel WILL be required.

If you have any questions during the registration process, please email carlislediamonds@gmail.com.

Once registration is complete, teams will begin practice in mid-August 2025 at a time TBD by the team Coach. Most teams will practice twice per week.

Game schedules will be released by West Shore Minors at around August 17th and will begin the week of August 26th and finish no later than October 26th. NOTE: Practices and games may not be on the same days. In the Fall games are played on the weekends, with 12U and 14U having double headers, mostly on Sunday afternoons.

Below are the items needed for practices and games. You do NOT need to buy brand new gear! We have a limited supply of some items in our equipment shed you can borrow for the season:
- Glove
- Bat
- Batting helmet with a face shield
- Fielding mask - This is now required for all players
- Cleats or sneakers. Absolutely NO METAL SPIKES!
- Black softball pants (for games only)
- Neon/lime green socks (for games only)


Teams will be capped at around 13 players to allow the best possible learning/playing experience. ** If there are two or more teams at any given age level, evaluations may be held prior to the start of practices. **We also reserve the right to end registration and start a standby list for any age group early if we exceed the maximum numbers of players for a team.

All of our coaches are volunteers. If you are interested in coaching, please check the box below. You will need current PA law required clearances before practices start. We cannot continue to grow our program without your help.

*All registrations will require a credit/debit card payment this season *

** Registration will close Sunday, August 6th at 11PM **

* Unsure of which age group to register for? Use the age calculator here - https://www.usasoftball.com/age-calculator-test
PLAYER INFORMATION

PARENT/GUARDIAN #1
PARENT/GUARDIAN #2


MEDICAL/EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

CARLISLE DIAMONDS MEDICAL WAIVER INFORMATION
Fastpitch softball is an exciting sport which may involve collisions with other players, the ball, or the ground. The sport is often played in hot, humid weather. Due to these conditions, which are part of the game, players are exposed to the risk of serious injury. Injuries could include, but are not limited to, broken bones, concussions, paralysis, damage to internal organs and even death. Such injuries can result in short term loss of function and/or long term impairment of physical abilities. In an effort to make the game of softball as safe as possible, the coaches of the team will teach the players the skills and rules of softball. Players must follow the coaches’ instruction, rules, and policies to reduce the possibility of injury. Team rules and polices are distributed to players and families at a pre-season meeting.

I/we, the undersigned, have read the warnings above and understand that fast pitch softball is a physical sport and that there are risks involved in participation. I/we further understand that there is a possibility that my/our daughter could be injured as a result of her participation.

I/we understand that the Carlisle Diamonds Organization carries team medical insurance to cover players who are members of the team on an “excess” basis only, and that my/our personal insurance will be utilized first.

I/we hereby, on behalf of my/our child and for myself/us, my/our child’s heirs, executors, and administrators do waive, release, and forever discharge any and all rights and claims for damages which I/we or my/our child may have or which may hereafter accrue me/us or my child against the Carlisle Diamonds Organization and its respective officers, representatives, successors, and coaches for any injury incurred during practice, games, or supervised team travel to and from same; and by signing where designated below, acknowledge that I/we, as parent(s) or guardian (s), has/have received, read, fully understand and agree to all the terms and conditions of this waiver.

I/we give my/our permission for the above named girl to participate on the Carlisle Diamonds Organization for the 2022 Spring season and I/we hereby certify that she is physically fit to take part in the softball program. I/we further authorize the coaches, or a representative of the Carlisle Diamonds Organization, to use his/her best judgment to protect, assist, and seek medical attention for the above named minor in the event of an accident or injury.


CARLISLE DIAMONDS FAMILY CONTRACT
The purpose of this agreement is to establish a basic understanding of the expectations, rules and responsibilities between the parent(s) and the Carlisle Diamonds, Inc. & its coaches.

Philosophy: The purpose of the Carlisle Diamonds is to provide a venue in which to encourage, develop and support girls fastpitch softball teams. We believe that by creating a positive environment conducive to learning and by expanding and reinforcing fundamental individual and team softball skills, our players will be able to perform at a competitive recreational softball level.

We expect that you have come to the Diamonds with a desire and commitment to see quality recreational softball. Your child will receive instruction on an individual and team level that will make her a more successful softball player. We will do the best we can to assure that happens. We ask that you give your best effort to support your daughter and her team.

Parental Responsibilities:
• All players are expected to attend all practices and games
• Players who are consistently late to practice or late to the reporting time for a game will not start, but will remain eligible to play
• Players who miss a practice or a game without notifying the coach could lose playing time in the next game.

** Exceptions to the above include illness, medical issues, school sponsored or related events, and family emergencies. In each case, players should notify coaches at least 24 hours in advance, when possible, but must directly contact a coach prior to practice or game time

Playing time: Playing time is regulated by league rules and the discretion of the coaches. Players’ time on the field is determined by the coaches based on objective evaluations of a players skills and the team needs on a game to game basis.

Communication: If you or your daughter have a specific issue or question related to her performance, a conference with the coach can be arranged. This conference will NOT occur just prior to or immediately after a game. In no circumstances, will the status of any other player be discussed. If you are not satisfied with conference, you can notify the Carlisle Diamonds Secretary, Jenn Karhnak, at carlislediamonds@gmail.com. She will pass the info along to the appropriate party.

Parent/Spectator conduct: The Diamonds gladly welcome the support and enthusiasm of all who will positively impact our teams. We expect our team members and our fans to always conduct themselves in a manner which brings honor and a positive light to our organization. As well, unless invited by the coaching staff, family members should remain outside the dugout area so players can focus on coaches' instructions during the practice or game. Please let our coaches coach and the umpires umpire.

Financial:
Fundraising: In order to keep our fees reasonable, we may engage in various fundraising projects. Please support our fundraising efforts. If you have specific fundraising ideas, please let one of the Carlisle Diamonds Board members know.

Know the Game: Girls softball is not boys baseball. Softball has its own unique rules and strategies. There are varying philosophies on how to bat, when to steal a base, how to pitch, etc. If you would like to learn more about fastpitch softball and the rules associated with the game, please visit the ASA website at www.asasoftball.com.

CARLISLE DIAMONDS PLAYER CONTRACT
The purpose of this agreement is to establish a basic understanding of the expectations, rules and responsibilities between the player and the Carlisle Diamonds, Inc. & its coaches.

Players: We expect that you come to the Diamonds with a desire and commitment to learn and play softball. Always bring a positive, “coachable” attitude. Be prepared to give your best effort in practices and games. Always remember that your actions, on and off the field, reflect on yourself, your teammates, your coaches, and your families.
Players’ responsibilities: Please make every effort to arrive to practice 5 minutes early so you are ready to begin at the official practice start time.

Practices:
• Have your cleats on and ready to go at the practice start time
• Come to practice prepared to PRACTICE, LEARN, and have FUN
• HUSTLE at all times
• Maintain a positive attitude and be supportive of your team throughout practice
• Bring all of your equipment to every practice

Game Extras:
• Have your cleats on and ready to go at the assigned warm up time for each game. This will generally be 30-45 minutes prior to the start of the game unless otherwise indicated by the head coach.
• During the game, please sit or stand with teammates in the dugout or bench area and stay focused on the game. You should not leave the dugout area without direction from the coaches. There should be no contact with your family during the game unless permission is granted by a coach
• Cell phones need to be silenced and in your bags.
• Hustle on and off the field every inning.
• Enthusiasm is contagious and will win games. You are expected to keep your heads up and stay positive regardless of the situation.

General:
• Communication is vital and is expected. If you have any questions or concerns, be responsible and ask for some time to talk to a coach
• Leadership is expected from every player. Support of your teammates, taking charge of equipment, getting warm-ups started, and pumping up your team are all ways that you can exhibit leadership. You are the leader – don’t wait for someone else to take charge when you know what to do!
• When a coach corrects you or tells you about a mistake you may have made, understand that this is coaching – not criticism of you as a person. Our goal as coaches is to make you a better player and help you to correct problems. If you don’t understand something, ask questions!
 

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