2025 Tryout & Season Overview

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The Campbell Jr. Spartans Fastpitch program is a middle school feeder program designed to develop young athletes while preparing them to compete at the high school level. Our goal is to build fundamental skills, foster teamwork, and instill a love for the game—all while representing the Campbell community with pride.

Tryout Information

Dates: April 29, 30, and May 1

• Silver, Tuesday 4.29
• Gold,  Wednesday 4.30
• Scrimmages all players report, Thursday 5.1

Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM, pitchers and catchers report at 5:30 PM

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

• August 4 – Beginning of October (if playoffs are made)
• Practices begin at the end of July (coaches will determine start date)

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 22 & 23

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

Budget & Fees

The budget is still in development but will cover:

• Field usage fees
• Umpires
• Uniforms/Practice Jerseys (returning players will not need new uniforms)
• Coaches’ stipends
• Tournament fees
• Equipment
• Organizational overhead