With the fall fastpitch softball season ahead, there will be many new girls softball teams sprouting up all over.  Most of them probably in the southwest, but none-the-less, there will be lots of new teams.  Here’s a few tips on picking a name for your team and a logo.

Before you pick a name, search for it on eteamz.com and on Google.  

There isn’t anything more annoying than a new team choosing the same name as another team.  It’s confusing for one.  At least make the effort to check it out ahead of time.

If you can’t come up with anything original and are forced to copy a name, please add the managers name to the end.  It’s really courteous to do that for all the other teams that share your name.  That way, everyone can figure out who’s having the try-out, who’s playing in what tournament, etc.  We all hate guessing games, so don’t be so mysterious.  If it’s your team, slap your name on the end of it.

Picking a Logo

This can be tough, but here are a few tips.  When you choose a logo, go for something with no more that 3 colors.  (2 is ideal)  The reason is that when it comes time to have this embroidered or silk screened, it is easier and will be cheaper for you and your team.  The more colors, the more complicated, etc. 

Make sure your logo is easy to read on the front of the jerseys and also easily identified on a left chest and on a hat.  When you are playing at tournaments, you want people to be able to identify you from a distance and not have to guess what team you are.

Last thing, (FYI) if your logo is too big and "heavy", avoid tackle twill on the front of the girls’ jerseys.  They won’t like the way it feels and it will be uncomfortable for them to play in.

Choosing Colors 

Keep in mind, your parents will have to wear this stuff too, so avoid obnoxious colors and you’ll be more likely to have parents wanting to wear your apparel and support the team.

Avoid the ‘optic yellow’.  It’s the same color as the ball and most umpires don’t like it when the pitcher wears the same color as the ball.

While some good teams wear pink, it’s not too popular.

Figure out what the main color will be and ask yourself if the girls will look good wearing it.  For example, if your main color is orange, will the girls look good in orange pants?  Probably not.  Get all of this planned out ahead of team and you could avoid issues later on.