New Fairfield Rebels Travel Softball
Program Details
New Fairfield Travel Softball restarted in Spring 2024 for the first time since 2018. We had one team at 8U participating in the Spring GHVSL season and the Babe Ruth Softball Connecticut State Tournament. In Fall 2024, a 14U team was added. This upcoming Spring, we are fielding an 8U team in the GHVSL for a total of three travel teams.
Travel softball is for fully committed players looking for a more competitive environment than recreational softball. The teams will participate in leagues, tournaments and training from September-July. We play a competitive schedule with local teams and will also play in-state and out-of-state tournaments.
There is no cost to register. Fees will be due once a player is offered a roster spot and will be determined once a budget is set for each season. Installment plans are available.
Registration
CLOSED
Registration is now closed for the Spring and Summer seasons.
Information for tryouts for the 2025-26 will be available in late spring/early summer.
Ages
Age groups are based on Babe Ruth Softball and USSSA cutoff dates (Jan 1st). Birth years for 2024-25 are as follows:
- 8U - 2016 & 2017
- 10U - 2014 & 2015
- 12U - 2012 & 2013
- 14U - 2010 & 2011
- 16U - 2008 & 2009
Teams may participate in select leagues and tournaments using USA Softball cutoff dates (Sept 1st). Participation will be made on an event by event basis. Age groups for those competitions would be based on the following birthdates:
- 8U - 9/1/2015 - 8/31/2017
- 10U - 9/1/2013 - 8/31/2015
- 12U - 9/1/2011 - 8/31/2013
- 14U - 9/1/2009 - 8/31/2011
- 16U - 9/1/2007 - 8/31/2009
Tryouts
Tryouts are based on the number of registrations in an age group. Additional information will be sent directly.
Training/Competitions by Season
- Fall 2024 (late August - November)
- Practice twice per week*
- Greater Hudson Valley Softball League (GHVSL) or Southwestern CT Fastpitch League (SWCTFL) season long participation w/playoffs
- Potential local weekend tournament
- Winter 2024 (December - March)
- Training at Brewster Baseball Garage
- Sunday afternoon workouts
- Additional clinic opportunities
- March-April Winter Clinics at NFHS
- Spring 2025 (April - mid June)
- Practice twice per week*
- GHVSL or SWCTFL season long participation w/playoffs
- Potential Memorial Day Weekend tournament
- Summer 2025 (June - July)
- Practice twice per week
- Babe Ruth Softball tournament trail
- GHVSL season long participation w/playoffs
- Out of state tournament
All activities noted may be in addition to recreational softball for the Spring season (per Babe Ruth Softball state rules - clarity expected after BR state meeting in Februrary). Fall recreational season may be optional (based on numbers), but highly encouraged.
*Number of practice sessions is not guaranteed and is based on field and coach availability.
Accomplishments
Fall 2024
10U Finishes in 2nd Place in Southwest Connecticut Fastpitch League (SWCTFL) Silver Division
Entering as the #4 seed by finishing the regular season 3-2-1, the Rebels lost their first game of the double elimination playoff before rebounding to win four straight. This earned them a spot in the league final where they beat the undefeated Fury, forcing a winner take all final game. Unable to win the comeback game, the girls earned 2nd place for the season and coming home with runners-up trophies!
Spring & Summer 2024
8U Runners-up in GHVSL Spring Season
8U Participated in the first GHVSL 8U Championship Game, but fell to New Rochelle.
8U Finishes 3rd in Babe Ruth State Tournament
8U made it to the elimination bracket final of the Babe Ruth Softball Connecticut State Tournament finishing behind Norwalk and Stamford Red.
8U Participates in RI Crush "Queen of the Hill" Tournament
The girls competed against some of the top softball clubs in RI and the surrounding region. After going 1-2 in pool play and earning the #7 seed of 12 teams, they advanced to the quarterfinals before falling to the eventual tourney champions. Their only losses were to the two teams playing in the championship game. It was a great showing from our resurgent program.