Woodstock
Girls Softball League is a fastpitch, recreational, no cut softball league for
girls between the ages of 4–20 and divided into seven divisions: 6U, 8U,
10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, and 20U. Players are typically residents of the City
of Woodstock, Illinois and the surrounding Community Unit School
District 200 area. Practices and home games are played Bates Park in
Woodstock.
Spring registration begins online around January 1st. Practices begin in
April and a game schedule that runs from May through the end of June. WGSL
schedules games with the Northern Illinois Softball Association.
Players on high school teams must comply with IHSA
rules, and cannot play or practice with WGSL during the IHSA season. These
divisions will begin the season later. Practices will be held for non-IHSA
players during this time, and will begin in May. A twelve game schedule
will be played in the month of June as soon as the IHSA seasons are complete.
Registration fees include team jersey and socks. Each player is required to participate in the league
fundraiser. There is an additional registration fee for players not
residing in the Woodstock city limits.
Fall registration starts in June. Practices start the last week of August and games are on Saturdays for 8 weeks on September-October. Fall registration fee includes a game tshirt.
Players need to purchase
their own gloves, black softball pants, a bat, batting helmet and catchers equipment (if applicable) and rubber
cleats. We encourage families to donate outgrown equipment to the league
so it can be distributed to players who may be in need of equipment.
We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization which
relies heavily on donations and sponsorship. Our Program is run by a group of
very dedicated volunteers. The men and women who comprise our Board of
Directors, Division Representatives, and coaches work tirelessly year round to
ensure an enjoyable experience will be had by all. If you wish to contribute to
the Softball Program, please email a member of our Executive Board or to the
WGSL e-mail.