Frequently asked questions

To calculate your USSSA athlete's eligibility, click the link below. Be sure to input the 2025/2026 club ball season as the season of play: http://www.usssa.com/fastpitch/AgeCalculator/(http://www.usssa.com/fastpitch/AgeCalculator/)

We understand that your current club team may require a decision before our official tryouts on Wednesday, 7/9/25. Yes, you may schedule a private tryout by contacting us directly at njchallengesoftball@gmail.com.() We may also hold a second callback tryout, but that decision will be announced following the official tryout date.

If you’re on vacation during tryouts, no problem. You can contact us at njchallengesoftball@gmail.com ()to schedule a private tryout. We’ll work with you to find a time that fits so your athlete still has the opportunity to be evaluated.

We are a highly athlete-accountable program. Parents are expected to drop off their athlete at the field and return for pickup at the end of tryouts. For indoor tryouts, please note that parents are not permitted inside the facility.

Below is a general outline of the NJC year-round schedule. Full details will be provided upon team acceptance. 12U Fall Season: • Team Practices: 1x/2x per week • Self-Confidence Clinic led by CU/NJC Founder Coach Lisa • Minimum of 5 tournaments Winter Season: • Indoor Practices: 1x per week (8 weeks) • Speed & Agility HIIT Classes: 1x per week (8 weeks) • Hitting Clinics: 1x per week (8 weeks) • Minimum of 1 winter tournament Spring/Summer Season: • Team Practices: 2x per week • Minimum of 8 tournaments 14U Fall Season: • Team Practices: 1/2x per week • Self-Confidence Clinic led by CU/NJC Founder Coach Lisa • Minimum of 5 tournaments Winter Season: • Indoor Practices: 1x per week (8 weeks) • Speed & Agility HIIT Classes: 1x per week (8 weeks) • Indoor Hitting Clinics at CU: 1x per week (8 weeks) • Minimum of 1 winter tournament Spring/Summer Season: • Team Practices: 2x per week • Minimum of 8 tournaments 16U Fall Season: • Indoor Practices: 1x per week (8 weeks) • Speed & Agility HIIT Classes: 1x per week (8 weeks) • Hitting Clinics: 1x per week (8 weeks) • Minimum of 2 tournaments Winter Season: • Indoor Practices: 1x per week (8 weeks) • Speed & Agility HIIT Classes: 1x per week (8 weeks) • Indoor Hitting Clinics at CU: 1x per week (8 weeks) • Minimum of 2 winter tournaments Spring/Summer Season: • Team Practices: 2x per week • Participation in both USSSA and NCAA Showcase Tournaments

If your athlete is selected for NJ CHALLENGE, you will receive the official NJC Welcome Packet. This packet will include: • A projected season schedule for the 2025–2026 NJC year • The Parent Code of Conduct outlining expectations and program policies • The Athlete Code of Conduct covering athlete responsibilities and standards • A clear breakdown of the three-payment tuition schedule and access to the payment portal • A list of what’s included in tuition (clinics, gear, training, etc.) as well as any additional required items Please note: Tuition is not disclosed until an athlete is officially selected to join the NJC Program.

Challenge U. Softball® and NJ CHALLENGE are separate departments. Participation in lessons, clinics, or camps at Challenge U. Softball does not guarantee placement on an NJ CHALLENGE team. While many NJC athletes do train at CU, team selections are made based solely on skill, performance, and team fit during the tryout process. We’re committed to a fair and unbiased evaluation process to ensure a competitive and inclusive team environment. If you currently train at CU and do not make the team, stay focused, keep working hard with your instructor, and continue developing your skills. Growth comes through grit, consistency, and effort. All CU instructors offer high-level private softball training to athletes of all ages and levels. Click here to learn more.(https://www.challengeusoftball.com/)