Spring Softball

Gahanna Junior League Sports offers recreational baseball and softball leagues to Gahanna and the surrounding communities. GJLS is 100% volunteer run and designed to be a fun and instructional league for first time and returning players.

Cost of League: Each team will play a minimum of 12 games. Cost is determined by field use expense, field maintenance costs, umpire expenses, and equipment needed such as catcher's gear and softballs.

What does my player need? The league will provide each player a jersey and visor. Player to provide glove, batting helmet, cleats, softball pants, socks, and belt. League has limited extra equipment for players in need so please email softball.gjls@gmail.com. GJLS does not want the cost of equipment to hinder a player from participating.

Days for Games and Practices: GJLS tries to adhere to the assigned days of the week for each league. However, days could be adjusted if there are issues with field conditions or weather. Each league has assigned fields listed above, but there is an opportunity to play at another field location in Gahanna dependent on field availability.

Spring Practice and Game Times: All weekday practices or game times will typically start at 6:00pm or later. Saturday games can start as early as 9:30am with the latest games at 2:00pm. Saturday games times will be determined at the beginning of the season and can change weekly based on field availability. Practices will begin the week of March 23, 2026. Spring break for Gahanna is March 30 to April 4, and practices will be optional based on coach availability.

Evaluation Dates: Spring evaluation dates are determined based on the age group. All players are evaluated by the coaches, who will draft teams. Practices will begin the week of March 23, 2026. Evaluation dates are weather permitting so any update will be communicated if needed.

• 8U - March 17
• 10U - March 16
• 12U - March 19

Please include any special requests on the registration for review by coaches on a case-by-case basis.