By Madison Mallards
The Madison Mallards are excited to announce the establishment of Madison Softball, a team that will play in the new Northwoods League Softball (NWLS) summer collegiate league at Warner Park starting in 2024. The groundbreaking league will be the first ever to showcase the best female collegiate softball players from across the country in an atmosphere similar to a Mallards game.
The Inaugural NWLS season will feature three other teams, including La Crosse, Wisconsin; Mankato, Minnesota; and Minot, North Dakota. Madison Softball will open its 42-game season in La Crosse on June 15, with their first home game on Sunday, June 16 at 6:05 pm against La Crosse. The team will play a total of 21 home games, with each game lasting 7 innings.
The addition of a softball team will require stadium improvements to be made at Warner Park, including the installation of an artificial turf infield, a portable mound and a state-of-the-art movable outfield fence. The Mallards and the City of Madison are currently discussing a modification to their Use Agreement to allow for the improvements, the majority of which would be funded by the Mallards and donated to the City, upon City approval.
Each team roster will be comprised of sixteen players. Players and coaches interested in being part of the team can email madisonsoftballinfo@gmail.com. Video of each game will be streamed online for free.
“To be able to bring a groundbreaking women’s summer collegiate softball team to the best women’s sports town in America is such an honor,” said Madison Softball General Manager Samantha Rubin. “Our top priority is to connect with the Madison softball community and provide support in any way that we can.
“What an exciting opportunity for softball in the state of Wisconsin,” said University of Wisconsin-Madison Head Softball Coach, Yvette Healy. “Bringing a collegiate softball league to Madison will open so many doors to Wisconsin softball student-athletes, allowing them to train and play in front of their friends and families. I can’t think of a prettier, more ideal location for summer softball than Madison, Wisconsin.”
The Madison Softball 2024 schedule can be found here. Group outings, season ticket packages, and eight ticket flex plans are now available by calling the Madison Softball office at 608-246-4277. Fans can reserve their season tickets now for only $50.
Leveraging the 30-year success of the Northwoods League, the first for-profit Summer Collegiate Baseball League, Northwoods League Softball (NWLS) will be the first for-profit Women’s Summer Collegiate Softball League beginning play in the Upper Midwest in the summer of 2024. The purpose of the League will be to develop players for their college, Olympic and future professional play. Teams will be promoted similar to minor league baseball teams, playing games in front of fans in a fun, friendly, family-oriented environment.
For more information on Madison Softball, visit madisonsoftball.com.
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