The Naperville Diamonds are now accepting registration for the 2011 Season. All players wishing to attend tryouts must submit their registration no later than August 9, 2010. Please also note the new payment requirements in effect for the 2010-2011 season.
To register, follow these steps:
Click the "Register Online" button below to go to the NDSA registration form.
Fill out the form completely, and submit.
Select "Print" to print out your form. You will need to bring a printed copy of your registration form to tryouts.
If you have a second or third player to register, click the "Add Another Registrant" button before checking out.
When all registration forms have been completed and printed out, click the "CHECKOUT - Click Here to Complete Your Registration" button to submit.
To ensure we have all your information, please bring your completed registration forms to tryouts along with a check for registration fees. NDSA will be offering the following payment options for 2010-2011:
Payment Options:
A $25 discount will be given for payment in full at tryouts. Minimum payment required is either the Chips fee of $250 or the league fee of $400. If you are selected for a tournament A or B team, balance will be due at the first team meeting to receive the $25 discount.
(Note: Fees will not be processed until a player is officially rostered. If for some reason your player does not roster with the Diamonds, your check will be returned or destroyed per your request. Once a player is accepts a position and is rostered, the NDSA policy on refunds will be in effect.)
If you choose not to pay in full at tryouts, one third of the registration fees detailed below will be due on Sept 1, Oct 1 and Nov. 1. A late fee of $25 will be assessed for any fees not paid in full by Nov.1, 2010.
2010-2011 Fees:
Chips
$250
League
$400
Tournament B (SWS Travel)
$550
Tournament A
$725
**NEW UPDATE
**In addition to the Weds, Aug 11 date, a supplemental tryout for the 16U Tournament A - College Exposure team will be held on Thursday, Aug 5 at 6 pm at Country Lakes. All 16U players interested in Tournament A level should attend.
Tryout Location: Frontier Park behind Neuqua Valley Freshman Center at the Varsity and JV fields on Rte 59 just south of 95th St.
Diamonds Tournament Team tryouts August 11-15th
Age
Date
Time
16u
Thursday, August 5th
6pm-9pm (for players interested in Tournament A level)
16u & 18u
Wednesday, August 11th
6pm-9pm (call backs on Thu Aug 12)
14u
Thursday,August 12th
6pm-9pm (callbacks on Fri Aug 13)
10u
Saturday,August 14th
8am-10am
12u
Saturday, August 14th
12pm-2pm
Final Call backs and rain date: Sunday August 15th (time TBD)
Diamonds League Team tryouts August 21th
Age
Date
Time
16u & 18u
Saturday, August 21st
8am-10am
14u
Saturday, August 21st
10am -12pm
10u
Saturday, August 21st
2pm-4pm
12u
Saturday, August 21st
4pm-6pm
*NEW* 8U Diamonds Chips Registration and Clinics August 14th & 21st
Registration for our 8U Chips league will be held on each Saturday along with a free clinic. All players are required to attend one of the clinics before being placed on a team. The Chips clinic will be held 10 am-12 pm on Aug 14 and 12pm-2pm on Aug 21.
Please arrive at tryouts 30 minutes early to check in and to warm up!
FOOD DRIVE: Please bring non-perishable food donations for Loaves and Fishes. Thank you!
Questions? send email to:
Mike Brown, Director of Tournaments – Administration at mikebrownmbn@comcast.net or
Jody Zenkel, Director of Leagues-Administration at jzenkel5@gmail.com
Naperville Diamonds is a competitive girl’s fast pitch softball program for players 7-18 years of age.
It is our philosophy to put together the best talented teams in our Tournament program, while, at the same time, developing players in our League division.
Teams compete in the following age brackets: 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, and 18U. Our CHIPS program is a developmental program for 8U. Age cut off is December 31st for all levels.
Tournament A Teams:
7 or more A and A/B level tournaments
At least 20 friendly games played as scheduled by the manager
One or more practices a week as scheduled by the manager
Weekly indoor winter training
Fees – $725 (Uniform fees not included)
Tournament B (SWS Travel) Teams:
3 or more B-level tournaments
Will play a 20 game season in the Southwest Suburban Travel division - including a season end tournament
One or more practices a week as scheduled by the manager
Weekly indoor winter training
Fees – $550 (Uniform fees not included)
League Teams:
2 B- or C-level tournaments
Will play a 20 game season in the Southwest Suburban League division including a season end tournament
One or more practices a week as scheduled by the manager
Weekly indoor winter training
Fees – $400 (Uniform fees not included)
CHIPS Teams: developmental program for the 8U teams
Will play a 20 game season in the Southwest Suburban League including a season end tournament
Specialized weekly winter training program focused on fundamentals
Fees – $250 (Uniform fees not included)
2010 Fall Ball Registration Begins July 1
When: Play begins Sept. 11, 2010 and ends Oct 17, 2010.
Where: Naperville home games will be played at Frontier Park. Away games may be played in neighboring towns such as Bolingbrook, Downers Grove, Plainfield and Joliet.
Teams: Teams are being formed in the 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U and 18U age groups. Age group is determined by player's age on January 1, 2011. Registration is open to all players who are 7 years old or older as of January 1, 2011. Rosters will be finalized by August 20. The coaches will contact the players by August 27.
Games: Games will be scheduled as doubleheaders on Sundays only. Southwest Suburban League rules will apply. 8U will play on Saturdays.
Objective of League: While the games will be played competitively, the primary focus of fall play is to provide an instructional setting for players seeking to develop their skills in preparation for the next summer season. Coaches will be encouraged to emphasize player development in a competitive but fun atmosphere.
Cost: Registration fee is $50 / player.
Player Commitment: While some coaches may choose to hold a few practices, the only commitment from players is to participate in the weekend doubleheader games, which will consist of 4-5 hours on Sunday. The 8U games will be played on Saturdays.
Registration: Complete the registration form and return to the Fall League Coordinator, Laurie Klingbeil, or any other Diamonds representative by August 20. They may also be mailed to: 12911 Alpine Way, Plainfield, IL 60585.
Questions? Contact Laurie Klingbeil at (815) 267-3839 or email her at jlplumbinginc@aol.com for further information.
The Home Run
Fast Pitch Softball....It is more than just a game.
Watch the home run video clip to see girls fast pitch softball players not only play to win, but play with heart.
It is more than just a game!!
Note: the pitcher in this reenactment (team in white) is Lindsey Freeman, a former Naperville Diamonds softball player who played several years for Charlie Lent.
Naperville Diamonds Softball Association Elite Fastpitch Travel Softball
Established 1994
Entering our 17th year, the Naperville Diamonds Softball Association has over 32 teams participating in the 2010 season.
Naperville Diamonds is a competitive girl’s fast pitch softball program for players 7-18 years of age. It is our philosophy to put together the best talented teams in our Tournament program, while, at the same time, developing players in our League division.
Teams compete in the following age brackets: 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, and 18U. Our CHIPS program is a developmental program for 8U. Age cut off is December 31st for all levels.
Tournament A Teams:
7 or more A and A/B level tournaments
At least 20 friendly games played as scheduled by the manager
One or more practices a week as scheduled by the manager
Weekly indoor winter training
Fees – $725 (Uniform fees not included)
Tournament B (SWS Travel) Teams:
3 or more B-level tournaments
Will play a 20 game season in the Southwest Suburban Travel division - including a season end tournament
One or more practices a week as scheduled by the manager
Weekly indoor winter training
Fees – $550 (Uniform fees not included)
League Teams:
2 B- or C-level tournaments
Will play a 20 game season in the Southwest Suburban League division including a season end tournament
One or more practices a week as scheduled by the manager
Weekly indoor winter training
Fees – $400 (Uniform fees not included)
CHIPS Teams: developmental program for the 8U teams
Will play a 20 game season in the Southwest Suburban League including a season end tournament
Specialized weekly winter training program focused on fundamentals
