Media Area Girls Softball

04/21/2026

Volunteers needed for snack bar tomorrow and Wednesday!

Thanks for volunteering! We can NOT do this without your help! All instructions will be on the refrigerator. Food prices will be on a laminated sheet in the snackbar and a whiteboard you can place outside.Set up if you are the first to arrive. Money container will be out. Someone will be there at th...

04/19/2026

🐝 🥎 Thanks to our Board and league volunteers, Media Softball undertook a large Barrall Field upgrade project this weekend! Our infields were in desperate need of additional dirt and we added 20 tons of infield mix to both fields. We helped remedy dugout flooding issues by adding 10 tons of red tipple rock to all dugouts. We cleaned up the 6U field by clearing out the batter’s box and bases and adding infield mix to those areas to make the space playable again. The floor of our shed was reinforced and fixed so it would be structurally sound again. None of this would have been possible without the many hours of time volunteered by our Swarm Community. Thanks to everyone who helped make this possible! 🐝 🥎

04/01/2026

Some of our teams got to enjoy practice under the lights in the nice weather this week! It is starting to finally feel like softball season! 🥎 🐝

03/31/2026

☀️🥎🐝 It was chilly, but the sun was shining on Saturday as the Swarm was working hard during our pitching clinic. 🐝🥎☀️

03/23/2026

Thanks to everyone who came out to Field Cleanup Day on Saturday! We had a HUGE turnout and couldn’t be more grateful for the support. Lots of leaves and trash collected, drainage ditch dug, drains cleared, shed organized, team equipment handed out and so much more! We are looking forward to an amazing season ahead!

02/27/2026

You can no longer merely look at a calendar to determine Softball Equipment Swap dates, a weather app is now just as important!

SWARM is hosting our annual EQUIPMENT DROP & SWAP!

Bring all of your gently used equipment (gloves, helmets, bats, sliding pants, whatever) to The Snack Bar at Barrall Field on Saturday March 7th from 9am-11am!

And then come back the following week on Saturday, March 14th from 9am–11 am to pick up NEW (to you) equipment!

We are very grateful for your generosity and look forward to seeing you on EITHER/BOTH dates!

02/27/2026

You can no longer merely look at a calendar to determine Softball Equipment Drop & Swap dates, a weather app is now just as important...

SWARM is hosting our annual EQUIPMENT DROP & SWAP!

Bring all of your gently used equipment (gloves, helmets, bats, sliding pants, whatever) to The Snack Bar at Barrall Field on Saturday March 7th from 9am-11am.

And then come back the following week on Saturday, March 14th from 9am–11 am to pick up NEW (to you) equipment.

We are very grateful for your generosity and look forward to seeing you on EITHER/BOTH dates!

02/16/2026

10U and 12U REC EVALS:

All 10U and 12U players should plan to attend player evaluations on the dates and times listed below. All players should make every effort to attend and should bring their birth certificate so we can validate the date of birth with what we have in the TeamSnap system.

There are no evaluations for 8U, but families are able to stop by during the eval times to get your birth certificate validated.

An additional date for birth certificate validation is 2/28 9:30am - 11:30am 16 South Orange Street, Media. Please bring a copy of the player birth certificate.

LOCATION:
The Episcopal Academy Field House
(Dougherty Field House in the Dixon Athletic Center)
1785 Bishop White Drive
Newtown Square, PA 19073

When you enter the campus, follow signs for the Athletic Center.

Parking is available in the Athletic Center lot. If that is full you can park near the tennis courts or follow the road around to the back lot and park there.

You will enter through the double doors that face the Athletic Center Parking Lot. If you enter in the front door of the Dixon Athletic Center, you go through the glass doors, past the pool to the end of the long hallway and then up the stairs to the field house.

No cleats are allowed in the field house. Players should wear sneakers and bring a glove, batting helmet and fielding face guard. It is ok if you don't have a bat yet.

Link to Facilities Map: https://www.episcopalacademy.org/athletics/facilities-field-maps

10U: 2/19 6:30pm - 8pm
12U: 2/26 6:30pm - 8pm

14U BPL:
We may have the chance to put together a 14U Rec BPL team. Please spread the word and email us at [email protected] ASAP if you are interested.

Thank you,
Media Softball Board

Facilities & Field Maps - Episcopal Academy, The

02/12/2026

10U and 12U REC EVALS:

All 10U and 12U players should plan to attend player evaluations on the dates and times listed below. All players should make every effort to attend and should bring their birth certificate so we can validate the date of birth with what we have in the TeamSnap system.

There are no evaluations for 8U, but families are able to stop by during the eval times to get your birth certificate validated.

An additional date for birth certificate validation is 2/28 9:30am - 11:30am 16 South Orange Street, Media. Please bring a copy of the player birth certificate.

LOCATION:
The Episcopal Academy Field House
(Dougherty Field House in the Dixon Athletic Center)
1785 Bishop White Drive
Newtown Square, PA 19073

When you enter the campus, follow signs for the Athletic Center.

Parking is available in the Athletic Center lot. If that is full you can park near the tennis courts or follow the road around to the back lot and park there.

You will enter through the double doors that face the Athletic Center Parking Lot. If you enter in the front door of the Dixon Athletic Center, you go through the glass doors, past the pool to the end of the long hallway and then up the stairs to the field house.

Link to Facilities Map: https://www.episcopalacademy.org/athletics/facilities-field-maps

10U: 2/19 6:30pm - 8pm
12U: 2/26 6:30pm - 8pm

14U BPL:
We may have the chance to put together a 14U Rec BPL team. Please spread the word and email us at [email protected] ASAP if you are interested.

Thank you,
Media Softball Board

Facilities & Field Maps - Episcopal Academy, The

01/29/2026

If you plan to register please plan to do so ASAP as spots are limited:

6U: 2 Spots
8U: Filled and there Is a waitlist
10U: 4 Spots
12U: 4 Spots

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🥎 MEDIA AREA GIRLS SOFTBALL – SPRING REGISTRATION IS OPEN! 🥎

We’re excited to kick off another amazing season of Media Area Girls Softball (MAGS)! Our top priorities are simple: develop the girls, help them have fun, and build lifelong friendships.

This spring we’re offering: ✨ 6U (FUN‑damentals – NEW FORMAT!) ✨ 8U ✨ 10U ✨ 12U All divisions will compete in the Baltimore Pike League with Clifton Heights, Springfield, and Swarthmore!

🥎 What’s New for 6U?

Our youngest division is getting a big upgrade! 6U is now FUN‑damentals, a development‑focused program designed to keep players engaged and excited. The season will include: • Fun, fast‑paced drills • Mini‑games to build confidence • Skill development to prepare for 8U • A dedicated league coordinator • Coach‑pitch game action to close out the season

This is NOT traditional T‑Ball — it’s a more active, more fun, and more development‑focused experience!

📅 Season runs mid‑March through May 🏆 Playoffs for 8U, 10U & 12U (8U seeding will be randomized to keep the focus on development and fun!)

⚠️ Spots are limited! Once a division fills, players will be placed on a waitlist.

📝 Evaluations (10U & 12U only) will take place in late February to help balance pitchers and catchers across teams.

📄 NEW for 2026 – Age Eligibility Changes

National age‑eligibility rules have changed for 2026. Because of this, birth certificate verification is required this season. We’ll announce several dates where families can stop by to confirm DOB.

More info on age brackets: https://aagfastpitch.usssa.com/2026-age-chart/

🔗 Register Players: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/509423
🔗 Register Coaches: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/509424

01/02/2026

🥎 MEDIA AREA GIRLS SOFTBALL – SPRING REGISTRATION IS OPEN! 🥎

We’re excited to kick off another amazing season of Media Area Girls Softball (MAGS)! Our top priorities are simple: develop the girls, help them have fun, and build lifelong friendships.

This spring we’re offering: ✨ 6U (FUN‑damentals – NEW FORMAT!) ✨ 8U ✨ 10U ✨ 12U All divisions will compete in the Baltimore Pike League with Clifton Heights, Springfield, and Swarthmore!

🥎 What’s New for 6U?

Our youngest division is getting a big upgrade! 6U is now FUN‑damentals, a development‑focused program designed to keep players engaged and excited. The season will include: • Fun, fast‑paced drills • Mini‑games to build confidence • Skill development to prepare for 8U • A dedicated league coordinator • Coach‑pitch game action to close out the season

This is NOT traditional T‑Ball — it’s a more active, more fun, and more development‑focused experience!

📅 Season runs mid‑March through May 🏆 Playoffs for 8U, 10U & 12U (8U seeding will be randomized to keep the focus on development and fun!)

⚠️ Spots are limited! Once a division fills, players will be placed on a waitlist.

📝 Evaluations (10U & 12U only) will take place in late February to help balance pitchers and catchers across teams.

📄 NEW for 2026 – Age Eligibility Changes

National age‑eligibility rules have changed for 2026. Because of this, birth certificate verification is required this season. We’ll announce several dates where families can stop by to confirm DOB.

More info on age brackets: https://aagfastpitch.usssa.com/2026-age-chart/

🔗 Register Players: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/509423
🔗 Register Coaches: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/509424

12/23/2025

Good morning!

As many of you know, Registration for our Spring Season "Rec" divisions opened yesterday. We've received a number of questions about league eligibility specific to age cut-offs - so we wanted to provide more clarity.

For those who did not participate in our Fall Ball season, or do not recall those communications - age cut-offs/league eligibility (as set forth by USA Softball, USSSA, Babe Ruth, etc..) shifted in 2025. This might mean that your child's league eligibility will be different this spring than it was last year. (For more detail on the USSSA age brackets, feel free to view below).

Specifically, we have received numerous requests related to "moving up" from the 6U division (previously referred to as T-Ball). Unfortunately, these cannot be accommodated this season, for several important reasons:
• Given the eligibility changes, the overall level of play (across all leagues) will rise
• There is already a notable and substantial skills delta across ages 7-9
• 8U saw record registration numbers and record rain-outs last season, making field
availability a consistent challenge

The good news is we will be adjusting our 6U format, starting this season - hence the rebrand away from "T--Ball"! The structure of our 6U "FUN-damentals" league will operate much like Fall Ball 2025. That is, a mix of drills and games designed to keep our youngest softballers' attention, develop the necessary skills to be successful in 8U, and - most importantly- have FUN! 6U will be led by a league coordinator responsible for accomplishing these goals. The season will close with real, coach pitch game action just like Fall Ball.

Please note that the youngest DOB in 6U will be an August 2020 DOB.

We hope this helps - and as always, thanks for your support of Media Softball.

The new USSSA Fastpitch season (2026) starts August 11th, 2025. The league age of the athlete is determined by the player’s age on August 31st.