Welcome to STRA Baseball & Softball!
Southampton Township Recreational Association (STRA) is an organization focused on providing an instructional sports program for children in our township.
Season Timing
Baseball and Softball programs are open to children ages 1st grade - 8th grade. TBall is open to children Pre-K to Kindergarten. The season typically runs from the end of March through Memorial Day, with 2-3 events per week (practices or games). Events take place between 5:30pm and sunset (as late as 8pm).
Divisions:
We play as part of the South Jersey Softball League & Pinelands Baseball League.
Divisions and ages are determined by the league rules.
T-ball: Co-ed and open to children ages Pre-K to Kindergarten. Practices are held one night during the week and games are on Saturday mornings at the Municipal Field #1 (5 Retreat Rd., Southampton, NJ 08088). Coaches will provide scheduling information to their teams prior to the season start.
Rookies: Open to boys grades 1st & 2nd (baseball) and girls in 1st & 2nd (softball). Practices will typically occur two weekday evenings beginning in mid March, weather permitting. Games begin in April and coaches will provide the game schedule and update practice schedules to their teams.
Minors: Open to boys grades 3rd & 4th (baseball) and girls in grades 3rd - 5th (softball). Practices will typically occur two weekday evenings beginning in mid March, weather permitting. Games begin in April and coaches will provide the game schedule and update practice schedules to their teams.
Majors: Open to boys grades 5th & 6th (baseball) and girls in grades 6th - 8th (softball). Practices will typically occur two weekday evenings beginning in mid March, weather permitting. Games begin in April and coaches will provide the game schedule and update practice schedules to their teams.
Equipment
Your child will need a baseball/softball glove, a bat, a batting helmet, baseball/softball pants and cleats. Boys will also need an athletic cup. Catcher’s gear is provided for each team. Each player will receive a shirt, hat and belt as part of their uniform.
STRA is a 100% volunteer run organization. Volunteer opportunities within the baseball and softball programs include:
- Coaching
- Assistant Coaching
- Field Lining
- Snacks
- Team organization
We thank you for making this program possible through your support.