Challenge FastPitch Softball

Challenge Fastpitch Softball is located in Dutchess County New York. Our organization was founded in 1998 and continues to grow in leaps and bounds!
Through the fun, discipline and competition of Fastpitch Softball, Challenge strives to help develop the self esteem and character of our young athletes, while reinforcing the importance of sportsmanship, leadership, hard work and commitment to a team effort.
Our season runs from September right thru next summer. We will reserve time in local gyms to enable intense training through the winter months.

in the News

Challenge Players named to the New York State High School All state Softball team for 2005;
Lauren Weingart , Alana Woody, and Nicole Oliva

Challenge Players Ally Brown, Michelle Conston, Devon March, Nicole Oliva , Lauren Weingart;
members of the 2005 John Jay High School Varsity Softball team, finish second in New York State Class AA Championship

2006 14U Liberty PONY Nationals	9th of 121
2006 14U USA Montréal Challenge	Champions
2006 14U Liberty LI Xpress	3rd Place
2006 12U Mayhem	Champions
2006 14U USA Tri State Angels	2nd Place
2006 14U Liberty Classic Commotion	2nd Place
2005 18U Livingston Lightning	2nd Place
2005 18U FAST Nationals	3rd Place
2005 18U Livingston Lightning	2nd Place
2005 16U ASA Regional Qualifier, Elizabeth, NJ	Champions
2005 16U Lady Raiders Showcase	2nd Place
2005 16U West Point Pony Qualifier	2nd Place
2005 14U USA Triple Crown Branford	2nd place
2004 18U Challenge	Champions
2004 18U ASA Invitational Tournament	Champions
2004 16U PONY Nationals	9th of 166
2004 12U Capitaland Crush	Champions
2004 10U Challenge Spring Into Summer	Champions
2003 16U Bobkatz Fall Blast	Champions
2003 16U Bobkatz Spring Tourney	Champions
2003 16U FAST Nationals	9th place
2002 14U Brewster Rockets Memorial Day	Champions
2002 14U Tri State Angels Invite	Champions
2002 14U Slix Chix Tourney	Champions
2002 14U FAST Nationals	5th place

Respect your teammates. Treat them as they would treat you.
Respect your teammates' belongings.
Get plenty of rest.
Eat nutritiously & drink plenty of fluids.
Make sure your schoolwork has been completed prior to practice or games.
Let your Manager know as soon as possible, if you are unable to make a practice, game or tournament.
Arrive at least 1 hour early prior to game time.
If you're late.... HUSTLE.
Once on the field give your coaches your undivided attention.
Cheer for your teammates.
Do not talk or mess around during warm-ups, practices or games.
Hustle in & out during practice drills and games.
Do not go through the motions during practice. How you practice will determine how you will play in the game.
If something is bothering you, tell one of the coaches.
Pick up your mess after practices and games.
Leave the dugout as good or better than before we were there.
When you wear your uniform, make sure you look as neat as possible, wear your uniform with pride!

Make sure that her homework is done before attending practices or games.
If you cannot attend scheduled practices, please call the Manager or a Coach at least 24 hours prior to date of practice.
Let the coaching staff know if players needs medication for allergies or needs an inhaler for asthma.
Be sure to attend and participate in all upcoming fundraisers. This is very important for team funding.
Be supportive and encourage your daughter at all times!
Cheer all the players on the team.... not just your daughter.
Let the coaches’ coach! Relax and enjoy the game.
Be sure she gets plenty of rest before tournaments.
Be sure she drinks at least 16 ounces of water the day before games or tournaments.
Be sure that she arrives 10 minutes prior to practice times and one hour prior to tournament game times.
Do not disturb the players during practices or game times. Too many “coaches” cause confusion.
Make sure she has proper equipment: Cleats, Sliders, Glove, Water bottle , softball bat and bat bag.