2026 Tryouts & Season Overview

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The Campbell Jr. Spartans Fastpitch program is a middle school feeder program focused on identifying and bringing together prospective athletes to form an early pipeline to Campbell High School Fastpitch. Our purpose is to create continuity, build connection to the program, and represent the Campbell community with pride.

Tryout Information

Dates: May 1 1-14, 2026

Location: CHS Softball Field ("The Stu")

Eligibility Requirements:
Players must meet one of the following criteria:

• Reside within the Campbell High School district
• Attend a 100% feeder school through school choice
• Have a parent/legal guardian who is a Cobb County School District employee (excluding part-time employees)
• In families with multiple households, the school of record is determined by the primary guardianship as defined by a divorce decree or court order.

Important: All players must have a completed Cobb County physical form to participate. 

Grade Levels:

• Silver Team: 5th & 6th Grade
• Gold Team: 7th & 8th Grade

Season Timing

• Practices begin at the end of July
• Games begin August 1 - beginning of October 

Practice Schedule

• Practices are held twice a week from 7:30 – 9:00 PM at "The Stu"
  • Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday

Games & Tournaments

• Saturdays: Gold at 10 AM, Silver at 12 PM
• Sundays: Gold at 2 PM, Silver at 4 PM
• Weekday games typically replace a practice
• Chiefs/CHOA Middle School Bash August 28 & 29

Team Structure & Gameplay

• Rosters: ~12 players per team
• Rules:
  • Gold Team plays under GHSA rules with a 43 ft. pitching distance
  • Silver Team has free substitution on defense and can bat all players on the roster with a 40 ft. pitching distance

Team Dues Cover:

• Field usage fees
• Umpires
• Uniforms/Practice Jerseys (returning players will not need new uniforms)
• Coaches’ stipendshttps://forms.gle/GaMWBea8GCpSgk368
• Tournament fees
• Equipment
• Organizational overhead