CAYSA

IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR… 🥎
The Capital Mainiacs are reloading for another season!
🚨 TRYOUTS START THE WEEK OF JULY 27TH 🚨
(Full details are on the flyer)
We’re building teams at:
10U | 12U | 14U | 16U
But let’s be clear… this isn’t just about bringing in new players:
To our CURRENT MAINIACS:
This is your next step. Your next level. Your chance to come back stronger, faster, and more confident than ever. The work you’ve already put in? Now it’s time to raise the bar.
To FUTURE MAINIACS:
This is your opportunity to earn a spot and be part of something that’s competitive, supportive, and growing the right way.
Around here, it’s about:
✅ Competing every pitch
✅ Supporting your teammates
✅ Putting in the work when nobody’s watching
✅ Wearing blue & white with pride
💥 Whether you’re returning or stepping on the field with us for the first time…
👉 Nothing is given. Everything is earned.
📣 Check the flyer for all dates, times, and location info
📌 Mark your calendar — it’s coming fast

I’ve been coaching softball for more than 50 years. I believe I’ve made all the mistakes possible as a parent, a grandparent and as a coach. It took me too long to understand what was important. I was that tough parent pushing my kids. I was that overindulgent grandparent tolerating bad behavior. I was that competitive coach where everything was about winning. I wish there were more people in my life that shared their life experiences to save me from some of my mistakes. Softball is an opportunity to learn how to fail, learn life skills and create lifelong memories. Stay positive. Girls must feel good to play good. Set a great example. Treat everyone with respect and kindness. Yes, that includes the umpires! Support your volunteer coaches who devote so much time creating an environment that allows your girls to grow. Cheer for your daughter’s teammates as much as you would for your own. Every success her friends have will become a part of her success. Allow her to feel the joy of being part of something bigger than herself. There is one phrase that you cannot say enough. “I love to watch you play”. Saying this frees your daughter to take chances and grow. It gives her permission to make mistakes and still feel the joy of the game. 50 years from now all you will have left are the memories. Make them cherished memories. For all the girls I’ve known over the years, I just want you to know that “I Loved watching you play!”

*** Attention High School coaches, register your team for the high school summer league. Any high school player (14U eligible or going into High School this coming Fall) can play, including recent 8th grade grads. Great opportunity to start building next year's team now! [email protected]. for more information. Get your team signed up right away so we can build the schedule. Games will go end of June through July 31st so sign your team up now!!!

For more information, please email [email protected]

Important 12U Information!!!!

Registrations for 12U will close today at midnight. Please make sure you have players registered today if you want them to be rostered on a team. We are finalizing the 12U season prep and this is the last piece to complete. Teams will be drafted and coaches will be selected.

Remember, today is the last day to register for 12U House season.

High School League Info coming shortly...

This event is a major fundraiser for all the organizations on the complex. Please consider going and supporting CAYSA and the other member organizations of CARA…

That’s right we are a month away from our annual Sports Auction for Kids Live and Silent Auction! Doors open at 5pm at the Augusta Civic Center on May 16th, but stay tuned to our page as we unveil some exciting auction items and recognize our amazing sponsors over the weeks leading up to this exciting event!

Pictures on Opening Day information..

CAYSA Picture Day 5/2/2026

Parents/Families

1. Arrive with parent roughly 5 minutes early.

2. Check-in, receive QR Code- parents can give email and their name to be contacted once photos are uploaded and ready for sale.

3. First photo is with QR Code to link athlete with the code.

4. 3-4 Poses. Example: Hand in glove cross chest bat on back, bat on shoulder, ball in glove.

5. Nothing is needed to bring to photos outside a glove and bat. Payments will be held online on the storefront. Gives you the ability to only purchase the pictures you want and on what platform if you want digitals or if you want prints.

6. Pictures can range from 1 -3 minutes per athlete depending on how quick we can get them into their poses.

7. Team photos will be spliced together to help save time and allow those that cannot make it to the photos to still be involved if they choose to.

Coaches, if you have players that are not available on opening day, please coordinate a time with Chris to have those players pictures taken so they can be included in the team picture.

I want to thank all of you who attended last weekend's CAYSA House Coaches Meeting. Volunteers like you are what makes CAYSA great. Here is a video that demonstrates what we are teaching our young hitters how to swing a bat.

MegRem Softball 1.7K likes, 73 comments. "How To Hit A Softball"

Registration Reminder!!!

If you have not registered your player for CAYSA House Softball, please do so ASAP so we can finalize teams. We have some players that showed up at evaluations but haven't registered yet. Please register as the teams are built from registered players.

Thank you,

Time sensitive!!!

Would those adults that have expressed interest in coaching a House 10U team (looking for 2 coaches) and T-Ball team (looking for 2 coaches), please email [email protected]? We are trying to finalize the teams and need to fill these spots right away.

Please note, coaches will need to complete the required background safety checks as well as Safe Sport and ACE certifications as required by USA Softball.

Thank you in advance for helping make the season a good experience for the players and families by giving of your time.