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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Who are the Honeybees?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nThe Minot Honeybees are one of the original 4 teams in the Northwoods League. In 2025, the Honeybees doubled their 2024 win total and made the first-ever NWLS Championship Series. Players from D3 Juco’s to NCAA D1 schools have called Minot their Summer Home. The Honeybees provide themselves on creating one of the best environments to play in summer collegiate softball.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>What is Northwoods League Softball?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nLeveraging 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\u2019s Summer Collegiate Softball League beginning play in the Upper Midwest in the summer of 2024. \u00a0The purpose of the League will be to develop players for their college, Olympic and future professional play. \u00a0Teams will be promoted similar to minor league baseball teams, playing games in front of fans in a fun, friendly, family-oriented environment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Who Can Play Northwoods League Softball?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nAll athletes that have softball college eligibility remaining. \u00a0Select graduated High School players admitted to college will also be eligible for play.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>When does the season run and how many games will be played?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nA 40-game season will begin in mid-June and run until early August, culminating in a playoff crowning a League Champion. The majority of games will be single games, often played in the evening (select day games and doubleheaders may be scheduled).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>What is the recruitment process for a Northwoods League Softball Team?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nEach team will recruit a 16-person roster (typically 4 Pitchers, 3 Catchers, 4 Infielders, 4 Outfielders, and a Utility\/DH).\u00a0 The contract signature window will be opening soon. \u00a0Applications to play are being accepted now. \u00a0Invited players will be sent a digital Uniform Player Contract to fill out.\u00a0 Click\u00a0HERE<\/a>\u00a0to submit an application.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>What does it cost to play Northwoods League Softball?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nEach full-season player will pay $305 to play. \u00a0Players will be provided housing with host families in their respective home cities, travel to and from away games by charter bus, hotel accommodations on the road and three daily meals while traveling. \u00a0The League will also cover the cost of all uniforms, catcher\u2019s equipment, balls, bats, and umpires. \u00a0Players may bring their own bats for in-game use. \u00a0Players are responsible for travel to and from their respective League city at the beginning and end of the season.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Who will coach NWLS teams?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\nTypically, up and coming college coaches and former coaches will coach NWLS teams.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Who are the Honeybees?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nThe Minot Honeybees are one of the original 4 teams in the Northwoods League. In 2025, the Honeybees doubled their 2024 win total and made the first-ever NWLS Championship Series. Players from D3 Juco’s to NCAA D1 schools have called Minot their Summer Home. The Honeybees provide themselves on creating one of the best environments to play in summer collegiate softball.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>What is Northwoods League Softball?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nLeveraging 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\u2019s Summer Collegiate Softball League beginning play in the Upper Midwest in the summer of 2024. \u00a0The purpose of the League will be to develop players for their college, Olympic and future professional play. \u00a0Teams will be promoted similar to minor league baseball teams, playing games in front of fans in a fun, friendly, family-oriented environment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Who Can Play Northwoods League Softball?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nAll athletes that have softball college eligibility remaining. \u00a0Select graduated High School players admitted to college will also be eligible for play.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>When does the season run and how many games will be played?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nA 40-game season will begin in mid-June and run until early August, culminating in a playoff crowning a League Champion. The majority of games will be single games, often played in the evening (select day games and doubleheaders may be scheduled).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>What is the recruitment process for a Northwoods League Softball Team?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nEach team will recruit a 16-person roster (typically 4 Pitchers, 3 Catchers, 4 Infielders, 4 Outfielders, and a Utility\/DH).\u00a0 The contract signature window will be opening soon. \u00a0Applications to play are being accepted now. \u00a0Invited players will be sent a digital Uniform Player Contract to fill out.\u00a0 Click\u00a0HERE<\/a>\u00a0to submit an application.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>What does it cost to play Northwoods League Softball?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nEach full-season player will pay $305 to play. \u00a0Players will be provided housing with host families in their respective home cities, travel to and from away games by charter bus, hotel accommodations on the road and three daily meals while traveling. \u00a0The League will also cover the cost of all uniforms, catcher\u2019s equipment, balls, bats, and umpires. \u00a0Players may bring their own bats for in-game use. \u00a0Players are responsible for travel to and from their respective League city at the beginning and end of the season.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Who will coach NWLS teams?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\nTypically, up and coming college coaches and former coaches will coach NWLS teams.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The Minot Honeybees are one of the original 4 teams in the Northwoods League. In 2025, the Honeybees doubled their 2024 win total and made the first-ever NWLS Championship Series. Players from D3 Juco’s to NCAA D1 schools have called Minot their Summer Home. The Honeybees provide themselves on creating one of the best environments to play in summer collegiate softball.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>What is Northwoods League Softball?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nLeveraging 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\u2019s Summer Collegiate Softball League beginning play in the Upper Midwest in the summer of 2024. \u00a0The purpose of the League will be to develop players for their college, Olympic and future professional play. \u00a0Teams will be promoted similar to minor league baseball teams, playing games in front of fans in a fun, friendly, family-oriented environment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Who Can Play Northwoods League Softball?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nAll athletes that have softball college eligibility remaining. \u00a0Select graduated High School players admitted to college will also be eligible for play.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>When does the season run and how many games will be played?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nA 40-game season will begin in mid-June and run until early August, culminating in a playoff crowning a League Champion. The majority of games will be single games, often played in the evening (select day games and doubleheaders may be scheduled).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>What is the recruitment process for a Northwoods League Softball Team?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nEach team will recruit a 16-person roster (typically 4 Pitchers, 3 Catchers, 4 Infielders, 4 Outfielders, and a Utility\/DH).\u00a0 The contract signature window will be opening soon. \u00a0Applications to play are being accepted now. \u00a0Invited players will be sent a digital Uniform Player Contract to fill out.\u00a0 Click\u00a0HERE<\/a>\u00a0to submit an application.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>What does it cost to play Northwoods League Softball?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nEach full-season player will pay $305 to play. \u00a0Players will be provided housing with host families in their respective home cities, travel to and from away games by charter bus, hotel accommodations on the road and three daily meals while traveling. \u00a0The League will also cover the cost of all uniforms, catcher\u2019s equipment, balls, bats, and umpires. \u00a0Players may bring their own bats for in-game use. \u00a0Players are responsible for travel to and from their respective League city at the beginning and end of the season.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Who will coach NWLS teams?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\nTypically, up and coming college coaches and former coaches will coach NWLS teams.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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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\u2019s Summer Collegiate Softball League beginning play in the Upper Midwest in the summer of 2024. \u00a0The purpose of the League will be to develop players for their college, Olympic and future professional play. \u00a0Teams will be promoted similar to minor league baseball teams, playing games in front of fans in a fun, friendly, family-oriented environment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Who Can Play Northwoods League Softball?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nAll athletes that have softball college eligibility remaining. \u00a0Select graduated High School players admitted to college will also be eligible for play.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>When does the season run and how many games will be played?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nA 40-game season will begin in mid-June and run until early August, culminating in a playoff crowning a League Champion. The majority of games will be single games, often played in the evening (select day games and doubleheaders may be scheduled).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>What is the recruitment process for a Northwoods League Softball Team?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nEach team will recruit a 16-person roster (typically 4 Pitchers, 3 Catchers, 4 Infielders, 4 Outfielders, and a Utility\/DH).\u00a0 The contract signature window will be opening soon. \u00a0Applications to play are being accepted now. \u00a0Invited players will be sent a digital Uniform Player Contract to fill out.\u00a0 Click\u00a0HERE<\/a>\u00a0to submit an application.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>What does it cost to play Northwoods League Softball?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nEach full-season player will pay $305 to play. \u00a0Players will be provided housing with host families in their respective home cities, travel to and from away games by charter bus, hotel accommodations on the road and three daily meals while traveling. \u00a0The League will also cover the cost of all uniforms, catcher\u2019s equipment, balls, bats, and umpires. \u00a0Players may bring their own bats for in-game use. \u00a0Players are responsible for travel to and from their respective League city at the beginning and end of the season.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Who will coach NWLS teams?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\nTypically, up and coming college coaches and former coaches will coach NWLS teams.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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All athletes that have softball college eligibility remaining. \u00a0Select graduated High School players admitted to college will also be eligible for play.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>When does the season run and how many games will be played?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nA 40-game season will begin in mid-June and run until early August, culminating in a playoff crowning a League Champion. The majority of games will be single games, often played in the evening (select day games and doubleheaders may be scheduled).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>What is the recruitment process for a Northwoods League Softball Team?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nEach team will recruit a 16-person roster (typically 4 Pitchers, 3 Catchers, 4 Infielders, 4 Outfielders, and a Utility\/DH).\u00a0 The contract signature window will be opening soon. \u00a0Applications to play are being accepted now. \u00a0Invited players will be sent a digital Uniform Player Contract to fill out.\u00a0 Click\u00a0HERE<\/a>\u00a0to submit an application.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>What does it cost to play Northwoods League Softball?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nEach full-season player will pay $305 to play. \u00a0Players will be provided housing with host families in their respective home cities, travel to and from away games by charter bus, hotel accommodations on the road and three daily meals while traveling. \u00a0The League will also cover the cost of all uniforms, catcher\u2019s equipment, balls, bats, and umpires. \u00a0Players may bring their own bats for in-game use. \u00a0Players are responsible for travel to and from their respective League city at the beginning and end of the season.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Who will coach NWLS teams?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\nTypically, up and coming college coaches and former coaches will coach NWLS teams.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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A 40-game season will begin in mid-June and run until early August, culminating in a playoff crowning a League Champion. The majority of games will be single games, often played in the evening (select day games and doubleheaders may be scheduled).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>What is the recruitment process for a Northwoods League Softball Team?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nEach team will recruit a 16-person roster (typically 4 Pitchers, 3 Catchers, 4 Infielders, 4 Outfielders, and a Utility\/DH).\u00a0 The contract signature window will be opening soon. \u00a0Applications to play are being accepted now. \u00a0Invited players will be sent a digital Uniform Player Contract to fill out.\u00a0 Click\u00a0HERE<\/a>\u00a0to submit an application.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>What does it cost to play Northwoods League Softball?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nEach full-season player will pay $305 to play. \u00a0Players will be provided housing with host families in their respective home cities, travel to and from away games by charter bus, hotel accommodations on the road and three daily meals while traveling. \u00a0The League will also cover the cost of all uniforms, catcher\u2019s equipment, balls, bats, and umpires. \u00a0Players may bring their own bats for in-game use. \u00a0Players are responsible for travel to and from their respective League city at the beginning and end of the season.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Who will coach NWLS teams?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\nTypically, up and coming college coaches and former coaches will coach NWLS teams.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Each team will recruit a 16-person roster (typically 4 Pitchers, 3 Catchers, 4 Infielders, 4 Outfielders, and a Utility\/DH).\u00a0 The contract signature window will be opening soon. \u00a0Applications to play are being accepted now. \u00a0Invited players will be sent a digital Uniform Player Contract to fill out.\u00a0 Click\u00a0HERE<\/a>\u00a0to submit an application.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Each full-season player will pay $305 to play. \u00a0Players will be provided housing with host families in their respective home cities, travel to and from away games by charter bus, hotel accommodations on the road and three daily meals while traveling. \u00a0The League will also cover the cost of all uniforms, catcher\u2019s equipment, balls, bats, and umpires. \u00a0Players may bring their own bats for in-game use. \u00a0Players are responsible for travel to and from their respective League city at the beginning and end of the season.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Typically, up and coming college coaches and former coaches will coach NWLS teams.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n All NWLS games will either be streamed or viewed via network delivery using a 4-camera HD production that is available in all League venues.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/i><\/i><\/span>What does it cost to play Northwoods League Softball?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Who will coach NWLS teams?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Will NWLS games be available via streaming?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>