2026 Summer Parkway League
Registration is now open for the 2026 Summer Parkway League! With club teams allowed to participate and newly designed Competition Divisions, this will be our most competitive season yet.
10 weeknight regular season games, flexible scheduling, mid-season All Star Games in every division, and rings & shirts for Champions and Runners-Up.
League fee: $450 per team • Umpire fees paid at the field
Format & Structure
- 10 weeknight regular season games
- Flexibility to move games if both teams agree; otherwise, games default to original date & time
- Mid-season All Star Games for all divisions
- Teams must play at least 8 games to be eligible for playoffs
- Winners and Runners-Up receive rings & shirts
League Fees
$450 per team
Teams must be registered with USA Softball ($50/year). If your team was registered in the Fall or Spring, you do not need to register again for Summer.
Umpire fees (paid on the field):
- 8U & 10U: 1 umpire – $35 per team per game
- 12U, 14U & 16/18U: 2 umpires – $70 per team per game
Competition Divisions
All teams are evaluated in depth using submitted rosters and GameChanger research to create the most competitive and balanced divisions possible.
Tentative divisions planned:
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08U – Gold / Silver / Bronze
- NEW! 8U Gold will include an intro to kid pitch!
- 10U – Gold / Silver / Bronze
- 12U – Gold / Silver / Bronze
- 14U – Gold / Silver
- 16/18U – Gold / Silver
NEW! All ages are open to both Club and Town travel teams. Club teams will usually be placed in the Gold division.
Regular season starts: 6/8 ( 6/15 for 16/18U )
- Regular season starts 6/8 (6/15 for 16/18U)
- All Star Game: Wed 7/1 (rain date Thurs 7/2)
- No games on Fri 7/3
- Single-elimination playoffs start 7/13
- Playoffs conclude by Thurs 7/30 at the latest
Typical concentration days (may vary):
- 8U: Fridays plus any other weeknight
- 10U: Mondays & Wednesdays
- 12U: Tuesdays & Thursdays
- 14U: Mondays & Wednesdays
- 16/18U: Tuesdays & Thursdays
This is summer softball – teams should be prepared to play any weeknight as needed.
Quick answers to the most common questions about the Summer Parkway League.
What is the league fee? ▸
The league fee is $450 per team. Your team must be registered with USA Softball at a cost of $50 per year. If your team was registered in the Fall or Spring, there is no need to register again for the Summer.
Umpires are paid on the field: 8U & 10U have one umpire ($35 per team per game), and 12U, 14U & 16/18U have two umpires ($70 per team per game).
What are the dates of the league? ▸
The regular season starts 6/8 (for most age groups) and 6/15 for 16/18U. Single-elimination playoffs start 7/13 and will conclude by 7/30 at the latest.
There will also be an All Star Game for nominated players on Wed 7/1 (rain date Thurs 7/2), with no games on Fri 7/3.
How do I know what age group my girls are eligible to play in? ▸
We follow the 2026 USA Softball Age Chart. You can view it here: 2026 USA Softball Age Chart .
Can I move my games? ▸
Teams may move games to any site and any day of the week, as long as both teams agree. If they cannot agree on a day & time, the game will be played at its originally scheduled day and time.
Do I need to get my own umpires? ▸
No. The league takes care of all umpire scheduling and you will have their contact information in advance.
Are there playoffs? What do the winners get? ▸
Yes. Teams must play at least 8 games to be eligible for the playoffs. Champions and Runners-Up in each division receive rings and shirts.
Can I play my games at my home fields? ▸
Yes. Teams will generally get around half of their games on their home fields. The exact number of home games depends on the number of teams registered.
What are the team rostering rules? ▸
With the exception of 14U, players must ordinarily represent the town where they live, unless they live in a town that is not fielding a team in this league at their age level.
Players and teams may also seek an exception – which will be freely granted – to play for the town where they play recreation ball, or the town in which they go to school.
All players who do not live in the town they represent must be clearly listed on the team roster, along with the exception they are claiming (rec league participation, school participation).
Do I need any special insurance? ▸
No special insurance is required beyond your standard team insurance. You do need to provide a Certificate of Insurance (COI) naming USA Softball NJ D2 as a certificate holder. Your insurer should not charge you for this.
What are the league rules? ▸
The league rules are still being drafted. The divisional chart above provides a good indication of what to expect in each division. Final rules will be shared with all registered teams prior to the start of play.
Need Help or Have Questions?
Reach out anytime with questions about registration, scheduling, or division placement.
Brian Brendell
Email:
Brian@NJD2Softball.com
Phone: (516) 455-2000