🥎EMLL Softball – 2026 Season Information & Registration🥎

Spots are filling up quickly! Register now to secure your player's roster spot for the 2026 softball season!

Team practices begin in early May, games run late May through July. The season concludes with the Windmill League Tournament played Friday July 31 - Sunday Aug 2.

QUICK FACTS

League Teams: U10, U12, U14
 *U8 players see below for summer programs

Game Nights:
Softball Games will begin after the Memorial Day holiday, May 25th

•  U10 – Monday evenings
•  U12 – Tuesday evenings
•  U14 – Thursday evenings

Practice Nights:
•  Prior to the week of Memorial Day, practices will be held at EMLL on Tues/Thurs nights, times are to be determined
•  After Softball games begin, practice may be subject to change based on game schedules or coach availability
•  EMLL Softball has field time reserved on most Friday evenings should teams desire additional practice time

As an organization coached and managed by parents and community volunteers, we understand the importance of consistent scheduling with timely advance notice of changes.

Registration Cost
•  $125 per player

$20 sibling discount for each additional child (up to 8 players per family)

Need-based scholarships are available.

Softball games are played on weeknights to help keep summer weekends free for families.

SEASON AT-A-GLANCE

•  Optional Practices Begin: Late April
•  Team Practices Begin: Early May
•  Games Begin: Late May

Teams play one weeknight doubleheader per week and practice 1–2 times per week depending on coach availability.

EMLL Softball has field access reserved Friday evenings allowing teams to get extra practice time if desired or for skills-based clinics.

Season Finale – Windmill League Tournament
Friday–Sunday, July 31 – August 2
Brandt Quirk Park – Watertown, WI

WHAT REGISTRATION INCLUDES

Softball registration includes:

•  Team visor and shirt
•  Full season of games
•  Windmill League end-of-season tournament
•  Free Player tickets to EMLL at the Madison Mallards
•  Free Player tickets to EMLL at the Madison Nightmares
•  Pre-season skills opportunities
•  Mid-season skills competition
•  EMLL cookout and equipment swap

League fees also help cover umpires, field maintenance, equipment, and league operations that keep the season running smoothly.

Players only need to supply softball pants, cleats, and a glove. EMLL also maintains shared equipment for players who are new to the sport.

KEY DATES – 2026 SEASON

Tuesday, March 31 – Early Bird Registration Ends

Saturday, April 11 – EMLL Spring Field Cleanup Day

Tuesday, April 14 – Coaches Orientation

Week of April 19th - Field available Tue/Thurs/Fri for Optional Softball Team Practices *coaches discretion

Tuesday, April 28 (5:00–8:00 PM) – Culver’s Fundraiser Night

Week of May 3 - Softball Team Practices Begin

Saturday, May 9 – Team Picture Day & Softball Skills Eval

Week after May 25, Memorial Day - Softball Games Begin

Sunday, June 7 – 1:05 PM – EMLL Day at the Madison Mallards

Saturday, June 27 – 4:05 PM – EMLL Night with the Madison Nightmares

July (Date TBD) – Softball Skills Competition, Cookout, and Equipment Swap

Fri July 31 – Sun August 2 – Windmill League Tournament – Watertown

NEW FOR 2026 – U8 ROOKIE SOFTBALL SKILLS SESSIONS

EMLL is introducing U8 Rookie Softball Skills Sessions, designed for younger players who want to learn the fundamentals of softball in a fun and supportive environment.

Program Details

Registration Cost: $65

•  Five 90-min sessions,
•  Weekend mornings in June and July,
•  No session July 4th weekend

Sessions will likely take place Saturday mornings, though scheduling may shift to Sundays depending on coach availability.

Participants Receive

•  Softball visor and shirt
•  Free player tickets to both the EMLL outings with the Madison Mallards and Madison Nightmares

Sessions focus on throwing, catching, hitting, fielding, base running, and introducing the fundamentals of the game.

We also hope to coordinate a friendly end-of-session scrimmage to give players a fun introduction to live game play.

Players ready for more competitive play are also welcome to register for U10.

SPRING FIELD CLEANUP DAY

Saturday, April 11

Spring cleanup day is how we prepare the fields for the season. Families who are able to help are encouraged to join us — it’s our field and many hands make light work.

If we finish early, we may even get a chance to swing the bats afterward.

COACHES & VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

EMLL Softball relies on volunteers to support our players and teams.

We currently have Head Coaches returning, but we are still looking for volunteers to help in roles such as:

•  Assistant & Base Coaches
•  Team Managers & Coordinators helping with communication or occasional carpool coordination
•  Game Day Volunteers (scoreboard/scorebook)

No prior coaching experience is required and roles can be flexible depending on your availability.

Visit our Softball Coach and Volunteer Page to learn more.

QUESTIONS?

Amy & Patrick Muir
VP of Softball Operations (Co-Chairs)
E[email protected]