Know before she takes the field.

Daughters on the Diamond welcomes girls ages 6–16 from across Western New York. Beginners and experienced players are welcome. League age is determined by the player’s age on January 1 of the applicable year.

She is welcome. The program is built around development and age-appropriate instruction, so first-time players can learn fundamentals in an encouraging environment.

Winter is clinic-style training, and players are grouped by birth year so each girl works alongside players her own age. Divisions and team placement for league play come with future seasons.

A parent may request an evaluation to play up. Approval should consider skill, physical readiness, safety, and the player’s long-term development, not age alone.

Winter clinics start in January and run on Saturdays, 10 to 12, at Tonawanda High School, 600 Fletcher St.: eight Saturday sessions, plus a two-day February break camp on Tuesday, February 16 and Wednesday, February 17, same hours. Pitchers and catchers who take the add-on stay for their own session from 12 to 1. Every registered family gets the full schedule by email.

Travel is not expected to be required for the base program. Optional travel opportunities may be offered to families who want additional competition.

The call is made jointly by the administration, and we let every family know by email as early as we can.

Winter registration is $165, and every athlete gets a winter ball T-shirt. Pitchers and catchers can add their own clinic for $100 more, one price even if she does both, so winter plus the clinic is $265. You can also lock in summer at the same time for $100 more, so winter plus summer is $265, and all three together is $365. You pay by card on our secure Stripe checkout right after the sign-up form.

Players bring their own glove, face mask, bat, and helmet. The winter ball T-shirt is included with registration. If equipment is a barrier for your family, email jon@ddsoftball.com. Loaner and donated gear is available.

Yes. Winter groups are set by birth year, so friends and siblings born in the same year train together.

Every registered player takes part in every clinic she attends. A minimum playing time policy will follow when team based league play begins.

Parents are expected to provide transportation, communicate, support attendance, and participate positively in the team community. A rotating practice-parent or volunteer presence is being considered.

Every coach has passed a criminal background check within the last five years, and our lead coach holds American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED certification. Coaches also complete our own training before they work with players.

Our lead coach is certified in CPR, First Aid, and AED use. Every family completes a medical release and emergency contacts in the participation packet before their player takes the field. We follow New York State heat-index guidance and maintain a code of conduct. Written policies covering concussion, lightning, injury response, and field conditions are being finalized.

Yes. Contact Jamie Wolfanger at jamie@ddsoftball.com to talk through any support your daughter needs, including anything connected to a 504 Plan or IEP. Those conversations stay private. A dedicated Challenger division is not currently planned.

All registration fees are non-refundable, including the pitcher and catcher add-on. Please be sure of your plans before you pay. Questions? Contact us at jon@ddsoftball.com.

Email jamie@ddsoftball.com or jon@ddsoftball.com. That covers anything, including a concern about a coach or staff member, and either of us can handle it. We would rather hear about a problem early than late, and what you raise is kept discreet.