The Niskayuna Girls Softball League (NGSL) provides a rewarding softball experience to both recreational and travel softball players in the Niskayuna area. NGSL is dedicated to teaching girls about the sport of softball and how to work together as a team in a supportive and encouraging environment. We provide a positive learning environment and teach the skills necessary to play competitive softball.

Niskayuna Girls Rec Softball is for any girl in grades K-8 (pre-K accepted too!)! The 2025 season runs from late April to mid-June, and all practices/games are held at the River Road Park or Avon Crest Park softball fields. 

Grades K-1 (6U): Mondays 5:30pm and Saturdays 8:30am*

Grades 2-3 (8U): Tuesdays 5:30pm and Saturdays 10:15am*

Grades 4-5 (10U): Wednesdays 5:30pm and Saturdays 12:30pm*

Grades 6-8 (15U): Thursdays 5:30pm and Saturdays 2:45pm* (please note for 6-8 game days may vary since most will be against other town rec leagues...we will do our best to focus on Thursdays and Saturdays!)

*Depending on final number of teams and weather cancellations, times may change slightly. 

**New this year- to start the season, games will only be on Saturdays while practices will be held on weekday slots. Then the schedule will turn to 2 games/week with the goal of limiting the time commitment to 2 days/week.

Softball gloves, batting helmets, face shields and sneakers (cleats are highly recommended and bats are recommended but players can share if needed) are required for play. Please label items with the player’s name.

FULL SEASON TIMELINE: 

• 4/1/25: Optional rec team practices can begin (weather permitting). Details to come.
• 4/26/25: REC GAMES BEGIN!
• 5/3/25: OPENING DAY CEREMONY (postponed from 4/26)
• 5/5/25: Rec photo night! Details to come.
• 5/9/25: Softball Mental Resiliency Training with Sandy Augstein-Collins (REGISTER NOW!)
• 5/17/25: No games, but join NGSL and walk in the Niska Day Parade!
• 6/7/25: Rec picnic!