Schedule adjustments as of 5/10/09

Revised schedules reflecting last week's rainouts are posted on the league website and available now. Changes effect games as soon as tomorrow, Monday 5/11. The Master Schedule and individual division schedules should match.

Please look over the revised schedules closely. It is the coaches' responsibility to communicate the changes to your teams.

8 Under Division: No changes to the existing schedules. The rained out interleague games will not be rescheduled.

10 Under Division: There were changes reflecting rainouts.

12 Under Division: There were changes to adjust for rainouts and schedule conflicts.

16 Under Division: There are no changes to the remainder of the schedule.

We've tried to fit in as many rescheduled games as we could. In some cases, either coaches' requests or field availability left me without good options for rescheduling. Changes from here on out will take place on a case by case basis. With just three weeks remaining in the season, and fields and umpires in short supply, please understand that we may not be able to make up each and every game.

Thank you all for your support and patience as we find times for games missed due to weather or school conflicts.

Remember that a post-season championship tournament for the 10U, 12U and 16U divisions will take place during the week of June 1st.

Coaches Meeting - Sunday, March 8th, 2-5pm, St Mary's School, Arcata

Calling All Coaches!

Our pre-season Coaches' Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, March 8th, from 2pm -5pm at St. Mary's School in Arcata (on Janes Road, right next to St. Mary's Church). This meeting is critical for all new and returning coaches to attend...and any potential coaches. Assistant coaches are encouraged to attend as well.

We will be covering a variety of issues including:

• Schedules for the upcoming spring season
• 2009 Rules updates
• Plans for next weekend's player assessments and draft
• Our new and improved umpiring crew
• Coaching skills instruction by Kelly Helms, Arcata HS varsity coach
• ASA Coach Certification

Please plan on attending this important meeting. Let's get our 2009 spring season up and running in style.

Any questions, please email us at madrivergirlssoftball@gmail.com or call the office, 822-3575.

Note: We are still looking for interested coaches for the 8 & Under "Rookie" division and our 16 & Under division. If you're interested in coaching opportunities (in any age division) please contact us now!

Calling All Coaches! Mandatory coaches' meeting on Sunday, 3/16

Our 2008 Spring Season Coaches' Meeting will be held on Sunday, March 16th, from 2:00-5:00 at St. Mary's School (Janes Road in Arcata).

If you're planning on being (or interested in becoming) a head coach, assistant coach, or team parent, please plan to attend this important organizational meeting.

Our agenda includes:

• How to organize an effective practice,
• Update on critical dates (practices, jamboree, games, and tournaments),
• Discussion of the April 5th player assessments and April 6th team draft,
• Update on league rules for the 2008 spring season,
• Season schedules and effective in-season communication,
• Reserving practice fields and times,
• Upcoming coaching clinics and ASA certification requirements,
• And....
• Our renewed emphasis on positive coaching techniques and sportsmanship, including the league's new sportsmanship award program.

In addition, Arcata High varsity coach Kelly Helms will join us to discuss the essential skills we should be teaching at the youth level to have our players ready for high school softball.

We are still looking for positive and committed coaches and assistant coaches in all divisions. If you are interested in coaching or helping coach a team this year, please call us at 822-3575 or email us at madrivergirlssoftball@gmail.com and/or attend the March 16th meeting.

We'll see you there.