Announcing our first Winter Warm-Up Softball Clinic, Sunday, February 10th

Mad River Girls Fastpitch Softball Association is offering our first Winter Warm-up Softball Clinic, A special softball clinic for beginning (and returning) 7 to 10 year old players.

Sunday, February 10^th from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at the Humboldt State University Field House.

$10 registration at the door gives you an afternoon of quality softball instruction…and a free t-shirt!

This clinic is specially designed for beginning players, ages 7 to 10, and led by Mad River’s entire ASA-certified coaching staff in a positive, fun-filled atmosphere. Assisting our coaches this year are players from the 2007 Mad River Girls’ 16 & under All-Star team.

Here’s our starting line-up:

Let’s Play Catch Get that ball to stick in your glove every time.

Line Drive! Make the ball jump off your bat with every swing.

The Hot Corner Scoop, catch and throw out a runner from anywhere on the field.

Fastball! Three things you need to know to start your softball pitching career. (For 10 & under players.)

Who’s on First? How is this game played anyways? (For 8 & under players.)

The Winter Warm-up Clinic is open to all beginning and returning players between the ages 7 to 10. (You need not be registered with MRGFSA to join in the fun.)

For questions, 2008 spring season registration forms, or other information, call us at 822-3575, or email us at madrivergirlssoftball@gmail.com .

Play Ball...soon! The 2008 Girls Softball Season is just a few rainy days away.

A good rainy January afternoon to all of you. Where I sit, it's a cool, drizzly 51 degrees. The skies are gray and full of moisture.

But you know what? It's not going to stay this way, and before too long our hands will yearn for the cool smoothness of a well-worn leather mitt. Our fingers will reach for the gentle rise of red-stiches on a yellow ball. Our ears will anticipate the slap of ball against leather and the ringing ping when the bat strokes that first pitch into the outfield grass beneath a warm spring Humboldt County sun.

Yes, the softball season is just around the corner. Your very own Mad River Girls Fastpitch Softball Association is already well along in preparing for the 2008 Spring Season. Our player assessment day is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, April 5th at the HSU Field House. Practices will begin by April 7th with games running from April 19th through June 7th.

In these pages in coming days and weeks, you'll find information regarding our first annual "Winter Warm-Up", a special clinic for all girls between 7 and 10 led by some of our best coaches and big sister players from the upper divisions.

Our league's calender is already posted here, as is our new email address where you can direct any questions or suggestions directly to our board of directors and coaches. You'll also find our 2008 spring player registration form and 2008 league sponsorship forms right here. (2008 registration forms will be mailed to all players from last year at the end of January! Anyone else who wants one, feel free to request one by phone at 822-3575 or via email at madrivergirlssoftball@gmail.com)

This blog will be updated periodically as time allows and necessity demands. Bookmark us now and check back often. And please take advantage of our email address to ask your questions or share some ideas on how to make the best youth softball league on the north coast even better.

Begin to loosen up those arms. Find a few minutes to toss the ball around with Mom, Dad, neighbors, or against the side of the house. The welcome cry of "Play Ball!" is just a few short weeks away.

'til next time.