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.

Registration for Niskayuna Girls Recreational Softball is now open 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. To register, click this link: Welcome | 2025 Rec Softball - Players | Niskayuna Girls Softball League.

COST:

$115 per player at the K/1 Level, $140 per player 2nd Grade and Up

$35 LATE FEE (if you register after February)

Plus a $15 discount for siblings!

SCHEDULE:

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.

COACHES NEEDED! 

While registering your child, you may also express interest in being a Head or Assistant Coach. If interested, please complete this coach registration form: Welcome | 2025 Rec Softball - Coaches | Niskayuna Girls Softball League. Rec Softball relies on parent volunteers as coaches, so please sign up to help! 

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: 

• 2/28/25: Registration closes (late registrants will be allowed but will pay a late fee)
• Mid-March: Coaches will start to be notified of rosters and will communicate to players/families. 
• Mid-March: Coaches Welcome Webex Meeting. Details to come.
• 3/29/25, 8am-2pm: Rec Kickoff Event! Details to come.
• 3/30/25, 9am-12pm: Field Clean Up Day (weather permitting)!
• 4/1/25: Optional rec team practices can begin (weather permitting). Details to come.
• 4/26/25: REC GAMES BEGIN!
• 5/5/25: Rec photo night! Details to come.
• 5/17/25: No games, but join NGSL and walk in the Niska Day Parade!
• 6/7/25: Rec picnic!