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Mad River Girls Fastpitch Softball Association

Association Update

Thank You... On behalf of the Mad River Girls Fastpitch Softball Association, we sincerely thank the summer and fall players, parents, coaches, volunteers, and sponsors for their support and enthusiasm for our organization’s newly established travel ball program, the Mad River Mist. At the onset of forming this ASA sanctioned program, our goal was to provide a positive fastpitch learning experience in a fun environment – one that fosters a love of the sport in the young players that is clearly evident in the Mist’s talented array of experienced coaches. The Mist’s 12u, 14u, and 16u summer travel teams participated in two out-of-area tournaments and hosted one “round robin friendly” event that brought in teams from outside our local community, including the Willits Hot Shots!. The success, excitement and momentum generated by the summer travel season translated into the formation of 12u and 16u fall ball teams that played in three out-of-town tournaments. The combined registration for the Mist’s summer and fall travel teams included nearly 100 players that came from Arcata, Blue Lake, Eureka, Fieldbrook, Fortuna, McKinleyville, and Trinidad. These positive statistics for this rapidly developing program were overshadowed, however, by the words of encouragement and volunteerism of parents, supporters and sponsors, the growth in player skills, and the many smiles observed from players, parents, and coaches during the summer and fall seasons!

Winter "Tune-up" Clinics... Now that the rains have arrived and the fall season has ended, we are taking November and December to prepare for next year. We are currently dialoging about hosting "tune up clinics" in January and February to, in part, get our high school players in shape and ready for their JV and varsity seasons. These clinics will also provide a system where progress made with both the younger and older players during the spring, summer and fall is not lost in the off-season, but rather maintained or advanced. This has great potential to improve the caliber of play in our local communities, especially given the talented collection of former college players/coaches we have lined up as instructors for the clinics! Please stay tuned for more information in the coming months.

Change in the Association's Board Of Directors... We also want to share several organizational changes that have been made in the Mad River Girls Fastpitch Softball Association. This past summer, Jeff Denny resigned from his role as the Association’s President and as a member of the Board of Directors. This fall, Tammy Flint also stepped down from her tenure as Secretary for the Association and from her position on the Board. We sincerely thank both Jeff and Tammy or their unselfish service to the Association and to the youth of our community. While they will be absent from the Board meetings, we look forward to seeing Jeff, Tammy and their families at the ballpark next season!

These and two other long-standing vacancies on the Board have since been filled, making the five member Board of Directors whole, as directed in the Association’s bylaws. We are very excited about these additions to the leadership of our organization, which now includes notable individuals such as NCAA Hall of Fame pitcher Kelly Helms, NCAA Division II National Softball Champion Sarah Jones, and former CR Pitcher and Eureka Coach Shanna McCracken. Jessica Beckett will serve as President for the Association and brings a wealth of knowledge and history of the Mad River recreation program to the Board. Nicholas Hetrick rounds out the Mad River Board with his experience as a former NCAA Division I athletic-academic scholar and as a Board member for other not-for-profit public foundations.

New Committees Being Formed... We are also in the process of creating committees to help run various aspects of Association’s recreation and travel ball programs. These committees are where the “rubber meets the road” and will target specific aspects of the Association such as player recruitment, public relations, sponsorships and fundraising, field maintenance, uniform and equipment managers, player representative, tournament host, webmaster, etc. When functioning in unison, these newly established committees will help make the overall organization run more smoothly and efficiently, and do so without overly taxing any one individual… like Kelly! We also thank Valerie Neumeyer, Joe McDonald, Tiffany Morais, Katrina Anderson, and Heather Goodwin, among others, for helping to fill these essential committee roles in our interim “reorganization phase” and for providing valuable input at our Board meetings. As soon as the remaining details have been worked out, we will be posting the new structure for the Mad River Organization on our website, along with a call for individuals to take an active role in these committees. In addition, the Association will also be posting approved minutes from its Board meetings and financial reports for the organization as the new Board of Directors is committed to establishing and maintaining an open, transparent organization….so stayed tuned for updates!

Oct 8th Tourney Switch for 12Us

Please Note: Due to cancellations in the 12u division, the 12U Mist will be going to Roseville instead of Fairfield for the Oct 8th tournament date. Game times are scheduled for 11:45, 3:15, and 5 on Saturday. The website for the tournament is http://www.asatournaments.com if you want to check out the bracketing. Valerie is working on a switch of hotels so 12u parents, please make sure that you cancel your Fairfield accommodations. Additional updates will be provided via email and our facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/groups/155033233999/. The goods news is that the 12Us will be playing... now set for the 3 game guaranteed tournament in Roseville! The 16u Mist team will be participating in the Fairfield Tournament as planned. Great job Kelly for making this adjustment!

Mad River Mist Fall Ball Hotel Information

A Note from the Mist's Travel Coordinator, Valerie Neumeyer

So far I have secured hotel accommodations for our two tournaments. Both hotels offer a complimentary hot breakfast and have indoor pools and hot tubs.

Roseville Tournament - October 22-23
The most time sensitive hotel reservation is for our Roseville tournament for the weekend of October 22-23. The best discount group rates are made a month or more in advance. We have reservations at the Fairfield Inn by Marriott at Roseville for Friday and Saturday night. They are all 2-queen rooms and include a hot breakfast for $79 per night as long as you book by this Saturday, October 1st. Any reservations made October 2nd or later will be charged $104 per night, which is still a $10 discount off their regular rates. Not all rooms have microwave and refrigerator so please request one when booking. To book a room, please call the front desk directly at (916)772-3500 and use group code: MRM.

Fairfield Tournament - October 8-9
For the Fairfield tournament, we have reservations at Comfort Suites Vacaville for Friday and Saturday night. They are all 2-queen rooms and include a hot breakfast for $85 per night. All rooms have a microwave and refrigerator. They would only give us this rate by me securing all the rooms with my credit card so I will be cancelling any unclaimed rooms on Wednesday, October 5th. Please make sure you reserve your room before then. To book a room, please call the front desk directly at (707)446-3000 and reference our group name: Mad River Mist.

Please feel free to contact Valarie directly if you have any questions or need assistance making your reservations. She can be reached through the Mad River ASA facebook page or by email (address can be found on previous Mist emails)

Reminder:

16u practice has changed to 5-7 pm @ EHS on Tuesdays & Thursdays. Please bring any registration forms and/or fees, tournament date feedback form, and all spiritwear and glitter headband order forms with payment ASAP. Many thanks...

Updates from the Mist

1) The 12u's will be practicing on Tuesdays at Hiller Park from 5:30 to 7:30 pm and Sunday's from 3:00 to 5:30 pm at Winship School. Additionally, any 12u who cannot attend Tuesday's practice or who want extra practice can attend the Thursday evening 16u practice listed below.

2) The 16u's will be practicing on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 7:30 pm and Sundays from 9:30 am-12:30 pm at Eureka High School.

3) As of Sept. 20th, all players should have a $50 registration deposit on file. By October 1st, the remaining $100 registration fee is due, along with a $35 uniform deposit (one time fee for new players). If you have any question about where you stand with registration fees, please speak with one of the Coaches or email us at madrivergirlssoftball@gmail.com .

4) The 16u's are still looking for a few more players to fill their roster! If you participated on the summer 14u or 16u and would be interested in being a "pick up player", please let us know! This means you are available for maybe one tournament but can't necessarily commit to the whole season.

5) The teams we expected to participate in our fall ball home tourney have not been as fortunate as we have in assembling fall ball teams. As a result, we are developing a backup plan to get our third tournament in, possibly adding an additional travel date. All players should have received a “Fall Ball Dates” feedback form. Please fill out this form, which can be downloaded off this site, and return to your Coaches or email to madrivergirlssoftball@gmail.com by next Sunday’s (Sept 25th) practice. Thank you!

5) Also on our Blog Page you will find order forms for the Epically Fabulous Glitter Headbands and Mad River Mist Spirit Apparel. All orders need to be returned by October 1st as the group order will be placed on October 2nd. Payment also needs to be included upon return of the completed forms. Thank you!

6) If you have any questions regarding this exciting new ASA Fastpitch program, which is open to all girls in the Humboldt County area, please ask or drop us an email! Thank you!

Fall Softball anyone? It's happening here! Info meeting Thursday, Aug 25th!

Who's up for some fall softball? Mad River Girls Fastpitch Softball launches it's 2011 fall ball season with an information meeting for players and parents on Thursday, August 25th at the picnic tables at Winship Fields in Eureka. The meeting begin at 6:30 pm.

Assessments are tentatively scheduled for September 11th and first practices on September 18th. We're looking at three tournaments for the fall season (along with a little fundraising fun, of course.)

If you've got a love of fastpitch softball and want to play 'til it rains, join us at the meeting next Thursday and see what's in store for the next couple of months!

Car Wash! Lot Sale! BBQ! Raffle! Benefit Fundraiser for Mad River Girls ASA Softball Program - Saturday July 30th - Leon's Car Care Center, Eureka

Mad River Girls Fastpitch Softball Association and the Mad River Mist ASA travel teams are hosting a major fundraiser to benefit the league and travel teams.

Saturday, July 30th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
At Leon's Car Care Center, 929 Broadway in Eureka

Car Wash!
Multi-Family Lot Sale
BBQ!
and a huge assortment of donated raffle items, including:

A 42" Flat screen TV, donated by Hideaway Self-Storage,
2 $100 gift certificates from Pastori Landscaping,
A $100 gift card from Best Western Arcata Inn,
A cord of firewood from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office,
A $50 gift card from Pierson's,
1 Month of tanning from Blondie's Beauty Shop,
2 $50 gift certificate from Miller Farms,
5 yards of topsoil from Wes Green,
A round of golf for 2 from the Baywood Golf and Country Club,
An entertainment package from Figueridos,
A $10 gift certificate from Don Juan's Mexican Food,
A $25 gift certificate and glass pendant from Mirador Glass,
A $25 gift certificate from Silver Lining,
A Personal Detail kit from Hirsch Hubcaps,
A Mikita power drill from Matlock Construction,
A Free car wash from Valley West Patriot and Tetrault Car Wash.

Food will be available thanks to donations from Ray's Food Place in Arcata, Franz Bakery, and Murphy's Market.

So please join us on Saturday, meet our players and coaches, have some great food, and drive away with something old or something new.

Mad River Girls Fastpitch Softball and the Mad River Mist thank everyone for your continued generous support!

Mad River Mist kick off the summer travel season in Redding this weekend!

The Mad River Mist, Mad River Girls Softball's new ASA summer travel ball program, jumps into its first live action this weekend in Redding. Three teams - 12 & Under, 14 & Under, and 16 & Under - are on the road June 18-19 at the Summer Heat Tournament at Big League Dreams in Redding. Each team will play at least four games this weekend. While the heat is new to most of our players, expectations for an exciting and fun weekend are high.

Mist head coach and program coordinator Kelly Helms says, "Our goal is to truly provide a positive experience while finishing the weekend better than we started. Two critical questions are the foundation of our program: Did you finish better than when you started? And did you have fun while you were doing it? If those two questions are answered yes , then it has been a very successful weekend for the Mad River Mist!"

Stay tuned here, on our Facebook page, or our twitter feed for updates on this weekend's games.

(click here for the link to the tourney brackets)

Go Mist!

Spring Season End-of-Season Jamboree, Saturday, June 11th!

Our End-of-Season Jamboree happens this Saturday, June 11th, from 9-2 at the Arcata Sports Complex!

Click here for the official Schedule of Events for the Jamboree.

Events include a 9 & Under ball game at 10am on the South field where Cindy and Vince's team pair up to take on the combined team coached by Kintay and Vince. This "move-up" game features our developing pitchers and a chance to field full outfields for the game.

The 12 & Under teams will play a mini-round robin tourney beginning at 9am on the north field. Since several players will be missing Saturday's event due to other "end-of-season" events and recitals, all players are encouraged to be there from 9 to 12 to fill in positions on the other teams and share in the fun of our final day. Who's up for three games?

And, at noon, we'll all have a chance to watch our 16 & Under team take on the visiting LL team from McKinleyville.

We will be collecting all uniforms at the field on Saturday, so bring a change of clothes. A changing tent will be available.

Coaches: We will be also be collecting all your equipment on Saturday. Please remember to bring it all with you to the game.

And as a very small thank you to all our coaches, assistant coaches, and umpires...y'all get to eat free at the snack shack which will open all day.

It's nice to know that at least our final week will be rain-free. Let's enjoy a beautiful sunny Saturday morning with some great softball! We'll see you there on Saturday!

Mad River ASA summer travel team assessments - Sunday, May 22 3-5pm

Mad River Girls Fastpitch Softball Association will hold its assessments for ASA summer travel teams this Sunday, May 22nd at Pacific Union School in Arcata. Teams are being formed at all age groups - 10U, 12U ,14U, 16U and 18U.

All players should plan to attend the assessments from 3:00 to 5:00. Pitchers and catchers are asked to remain for a supplemental assessment from 5:00 to 6:00.

Registration for our summer program is $150, plus a $35 uniform deposit. $50 is required at registration, the remainder by June 1st.

We'll see y'all on the field this Sunday!

ASA Summer Travel Ball - Registration & Assessments moved to Wednesday, May 18th

Mad River Girls Fastpitch Softball Association is forming summer ASA travel teams in four age divisions: 12U, 14U, 16U, and 18U.

Update: Monday, 5/16/11
Due to the weekend rains, we are extending the registration period. Player assessment and registration will be held at Pacific Union School this Wednesday, May 18th from 5:30-7:30.

Registrations for ASA travel teams will remain open through June 1st. The first practice is scheduled for Sunday, May 22nd.

Registration and Assessment Info:
Date: Wednesday, May 18th
Location: Pacific Union School
Cost: $150 for the season. A $50 deposit is required at registration with the balance due by June 1st. (Travel expenses for out of town games are the responsibility of the player.) A $35 uniform deposit is required for players not currently registered with MRGFSA.

Questions? Please contact us via our email address: madrivergirlssoftball@gmail.com. Please bookmark this page for updates on all matters related to our travel program or our regular ASA spring rec ball season.

Mad River Girls Mid-Season Scramble!
Saturday, May 14th at the Arcata Sports Complex

Join us for a fun-filled day of mixed-up teams this Saturday, May 14th. Players from our 9U and 12U teams have been put in a dropped in a bowl, scrambled up, and placed on new teams for the day. Games begin at 9am on Saturday. Game schedules and our one-day team rosters can be viewed by clicking on the link below.

2011 Mid-Season Scramble Schedule

In addition to the games, players who purchased spirit packs can pick up their orders between 9am and noon on Saturday. Solo Sports will be on site to customize your gear with player names, team names, numbers, and other cool things (at a small additional cost).

We'll see y'all on Saturday!

ASA Travel Teams Forming Soon. Planning meeting set for Wed. May 4th

Mad River Girls Fastpitch Softball Association is developing ASA summer travel teams in the next few weeks. Teams will be formed at the 12 & Under, 14 & Under and 16 & Under levels. (And maybe even 18 & Under if the interest is there.)

We are excited to be partnering with several experienced local coaches who will lead our teams and to see this program of ASA travel ball develop and continue in the coming years. We are anticipating two travel weekends and at least one weekend of home games during June and July.

Parents and players are invited to attend a planning meeting on Wednesday, May 4th at 6:00 pm at the Arcata Community Center. Coaches and league officials will be on hand to discuss travel plans, costs, important dates, tryouts and team formation, and other important issues with you. Please download the meeting flyer and share with others who you think may be interested.

Please join on us next Wednesday, and don't hesitate to contact us via phone (822-3575) or email (madrivergirlssoftball@gmail.com) if you have any questions.

We'll see y'all next week.

Spring Break Pitching Clinics. 2 Great Opportunities!

For all of you sticking close to home during spring break, there are two great opportunities for some quality pitching instruction this week.

Kelly Helms continues her Friday night pitching clinic for Mad River Girls Softball pitchers on April 29th at the Pacific Union ball field. 5:00 to 6:00 for beginning pitchers, and 6:00 to 7:00 for pitchers with three or more seasons on the mound. Cost is $5.00 per player, and please bring an adult catcher along with you!

On Sunday, May 1st, Kelly is leading a 2-hour pitching clinic at Hiller Park in McKinleyville for pitchers of all ages and experience. The clinic runs from 10:00 to noon and costs $20.00. To reserve a spot at the clinic, contact Tiffany Morais at 845-4524. (Here's the official flyer for the McKinleyville Pitching Clinic.)

Pitching is the foundation of fastpitch softball. As all our local pitchers get better, so will our hitting and fielding. Don't miss these great opportunities to develop your pitching skills!

Pitching clinics set for Friday night, 5:00 and 6:00

Kelly Helms' Friday night pitching clinics will be held this Friday (4/22) and Friday 4/29 (during spring break), weather permitting of course, at Pacific Union School.

Our clinics are designed for all Mad River Girls Softball players who want to learn the basics of fastpitch softball pitching. Players are asked to bring $5 and an adult catcher with them to the clinic.

Beginning pitchers, those with 2 or fewer years of pitching are asked to come between 5:00 and 6:00. Advanced pitchers, those with 3 or more years of experience should come to the 6:00 session.

From experience let me tell you, that those players who have participated in Kelly's clinics this year and last year have learned so much, and raised the standard for youth pitching in our program. Dont' miss the chance to learn from one of the best instructors around.

We'll see y'all Friday night!

Who'll Stop the Rain? This weekend's clinics and games postponed.

"Long as I remember, the rain been comin' down...
And I wonder, still I wonder, who'll stop the rain."
- Creedence Clearwater Revival

Well, tonight's pitching clinic and tomorrow's ball games have all been canceled cuz of this lousy rain. We'll hope for clearer skies over the weekend, and better luck on Monday night.

Have a great weekend nonetheless.

Game Schedules Online Now!

2011 Game schedules are online. Check the link to the right for your division's game times. And, check back often as things will change as the weather does. (Games for the 16U team will be scheduled shortly.)

Friday Pitching Clinics Begin This Week

Do you want to learn how to pitch?

Mad River Girls Fastpitch Softball is excited to announce the return of our Friday Night Pitching Clinics beginning this Friday, April 8th. Clinics will be held every Friday night at the Pacific Union Field from now through the end of the season.

The clinics are led by former HSU standout and Arcata High softball coach Kelly Helms. The clinics are intended to provide pitchers quality coaching and instruction from beginners all the way through pitchers who have been throwing for a few years.

Beginning pitchers (those that have been pitching for 2 years or less) should plan to attend from 5:00 - 6:00.

Advanced pitchers (3 years or more experience) should report from 6:00 to 7:00.

The clinic is open to all registered Mad River Girls Softball's players. Players are asked to bring $5.00 and an adult catcher to the clinic.

Opening Day! Jamboree Set for Saturday, April 9th.

Opening Day is finally here! Due to our wet weather, the Jamboree is moving over to the Pacific Union School field.

The schedule of games and team photos are online now! Check out the link to the right. Your coaches will have more information for you before Saturday.

Remember to bring your order forms for your spirit packs and drop them off with us on Saturday. Orders placed by Saturday will be received within 2 weeks!

A couple damp days lie ahead, but all looks clear for the weekend. Let's play some softball!

March 2011. And we're off...

...if not quite running. With all this rain you'd think we live in a rainforest! Once again, the sky gods are frustrating our season's start with torrential rains. Though the forecast this week shows a little sunshine peeking through, we're anxiously on that dry stretch to get our fields open and playable. Stay tuned to this website for daily updates on field conditions, or call us at 822-3575 after 3pm for the latest news.

Pitching Clinics begin Friday, April 1st: Kelly Helms will once again lead our Friday night pitching clinics beginning this coming Friday. Clinics will be held at the Pacific Union Field. An n introductory clinic for pitchers with less than 3 years experience will be held from 5:00-6:00. Advanced pitchers, those with 3+ years of pitching will meet from 6:00-7:00. The cost is $5.00 per player, and each player is asked to provide their own catcher (preferably an adult). These clinics were invaluable to those pitchers who participated last season. Join the fun and learn how to pitch...every Friday between now and the end of the season.

Season opening Jamboree, Saturday, April 9th: Please mark your calenders for April 9th. That's the official first day of the season with short scrimmages and team and player photos, all at the Arcata Sports Complex. Regular season games are schedule to begin on Monday, April 11th. Schedules for the Jamboree and the season will be out shortly.

Yes, we're still taking new players! Though teams have been formed and are starting to pull together, we're still taking registrations for new and returning players for our spring season. Registration forms can be downloaded from the links on the right. Send it in to our office asap to get your spot on a team. (If you call or email us when you send that in, we'll do what we can to expedite the process.

For those that have registered already, you should have heard from your coaches by now, even if you haven't been able to get out on a field. If you haven't heard from anyone yet, contact us at madrivergirlssoftball@gmail.com and we'll figure out where you supposed to be.

The rain will end. It always ends. Doesn't it?

Player Assessment Day Today!!! Saturday, March 19th at the HSU Field House

Player assessments for our 2011 Spring softball season happen now!....Saturday, March 19th at the HSU Field house. All players already registered, or still wanting to register, should plan to attend a one-hour assessment for their age group.

Times for the assessments are:

• 7 & 8 year olds 10:30 - 11:30
• 9 & 10 year olds 11:30 - 12:30
• 11 & 12 year olds 12:30 - 1:30
• 13 and older 1:30 - 2:30

(A player's age is determined by their age on 12/31/2010.)

Please show up early enough to warm up your arm, get your shoes or cleats on, and ready to play. Rubber cleats are fine. (Metal cleats are prohibited.) And bring your own glove. We will have bats and balls, but you're welcome to bring your own if you have them.

We are still taking registrations for the season! If you haven't registered yet, don't worry. You can sign up to play at the assessments. Forms are available online here, or we'll have them at the field house.

This is not a try-out. Every player who registers is guaranteed a place on one of our teams. This assessment is a tool to help our coaches draft the teams and ensure that teams are balanced going into the season.

We will also have uniforms on hand so you can check your sizes. And this year, the league is offering a variety of spirit packs loaded with Mad River Girls Softball gear like hoodies, tie-dye tees, sweatpants, sliders, and compression shirts. Check it out on Saturday. Order with us by March 25th and you'll have the coolest gear on the planet by Opening Day! We'll have the order forms at the assessments.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email us at madrivergirlssoftball@gmail.com or call our office at 822-3575.

We'll see all of you on Saturday!

2011 Spring Registrations Continue Through March 19th.

Still looking to sign up for spring softball? There's still time!

Mad River Girls Fastpitch Softball Association will accept registrations for our 2011 Spring Season through our March 19th player assessments. Registration forms can be downloaded from this webpage, and either mailed in to our office, or brought with you to our Player Assessment Day Saturday, March 19th Day at the HSU Field House. (Check the registration form for the appropriate time to attend.)

Mad River Girls Fastpitch Softball provides a recreational fastpitch softball experience for girls ages 7-16. Participation is open to anyone who lives in northern Humboldt County, including the towns of Arcata, McKinleyville, Eureka, and all the surrounding communities.

As an ASA sponsored organization, our divisions are divided into age groups, including:

• The 8 & Under Rookie league - a coach-pitch program for those in their first years of learning the game.
• The 10 & Under Division where players begin to pitch on their own, but with modified game rules to ensure everyone learns the game.
  
• Our 12 & Under Division where pitchers take over the game, and most of the rules are based on the game played at the High School and ASA tournament level.
  
• Our 16 & Under Division is ideal for those players hoping to compete at the high school level, and for players who don't wish to play High School ball, but want to keep playing for a love of the game.
  

Download a registration form now and join us for an exciting 2011 Spring Season!

2011 Spring Season Registrations continue this Saturday, February 19th, 9-3 at the Arcata Community Center

Registrations for our 2011 Spring Season continue this Saturday, February 19th from 9am to 3pm at the Arcata Community Center. We'll have the registration forms at the table, or you're welcome to download one from this here website (links on the right) and bring it with you.

Can't make it this weekend? No problem. We'll likely have one more registration day in early March, and you're always welcome to mail your registration form in to our league office. (The address is on the form.)

Our player assessment day is scheduled for Saturday, March 19th at the HSU Field House. Practices begin the following week, with games planned for the first week of April.

Join the fun for 2011! We'll see y'all on Saturday.

Interested in playing summer softball?

Mad River Girls Fastpitch Softball Association is looking to develop ASA travel teams at the 12U, 14U and 16U age levels. Nationally, ASA tournaments are recognized as the highest level of amateur softball play before college.

Local teams would travel to tournaments in northern California and southern Oregon. The number and location of tournaments would be determined by the teams themselves. Additional practices and fundraising for the travel teams is expected.

Past Mad River ASA teams have participated in ASA tournaments in Cloverdale, Vacaville, Sunnyvale and others. Local High School coaches use summer travel teams as the foundations for their varsity programs.

If you're interested in playing on an ASA travel team this summer, please email your contact information (name, age as of 12/31/10, telephone and email address) to: madrivergirlssoftball@gmail.com. We'll be scheduling an organizational meeting as soon as we know we have enough players to form the teams.

2011 Registration Day - Saturday, February 5th, 9-3 at the Arcata Community Center

The first day to register for
the 2011 Mad River Girls Fastpitch Softball Spring Season
is this Saturday, February 5th.
We will be registering new and returning players
at the Arcata Community Center from 9:00 am through 3:00 pm.

We will also be registering players Saturday, February 19th, also from 9-3 at the Arcata Community Center.

All girls ages 7-16 are encouraged to join us for an exciting and rewarding fastpitch softball season. Remember, there is absolutely no geographic requirement to play in our league. Last year, we had players from throughout northern Humboldt County participate in our program.

Our registration form can be downloaded here and brought to the registration, or you can mail in your registration to the league address shown on the right.

Player assessments will be held at the HSU Field House on March 19th, and practices are scheduled to begin on March 21st. Opening Day is slated for Saturday, April 2nd.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call us at 822-3575 or email us at madrivergirlssoftball@gmail.com.

We'll see you on Saturday!

It's 2011 and it's time for some softball!

Happy 2011 y'all! With all this great, sunny weather, it's about to get our 2011 Mad River Girls Fastpitch Softball Season underway. We'd like to invite all of our past players and all those new to our area, our league, and our game to join us for another fun-filled, exciting spring softball season.

REGISTRATION: Our 2011 Player Registration Form is available online now! Returning players will also find these forms in the mail in the next few days.

Fees this year include a $50 per player registration fee and a $35 one-time, non-refundable uniform fee. If you played with us last season, and returned your uniform in good condition, no uniform fee is required. We do require all families to contribute 2 hours of volunteer time to the league, either on the field as coaches, in the dugout as team parents, in the concession stands, or assisting with the management of league equipment, uniforms, fundraisers etc. For those who already have too many commitments, we do offer a $25 volunteer buy-out option.

2011 Mad River Girls Fastpitch Softball Player Registration Days
Saturday, February 5th, from 9am-3pm at the Arcata Community Center
or
Saturday, February 19th, 9am-3pm at the Arcata Community Center

While we would love to have all of you join us at these registration days, we will also accept applications mailed to our league office.

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:

• Our player assessments are scheduled for Saturday, March 19th at the HSU Field House. Your registration form will show you the times for you to be there.
• Practices begin on Monday, March 21st.
• Our Opening Day Jamboree is Saturday, April 2nd.
• Games begin on Monday, April 4th and run through June 10th.
  

There will be much more news in the coming days on this website so please bookmark this page and keep up to date with all the information regarding our spring program.

To keep in even closer contact, you can now find us on Facebook (Mad River Girls Fastpitch Softball Association) or our new Twitter feed (@madriverasa).

We'll be in touch, and as always, if you have any questions, comments, suggestions or concerns, don't hesitate to email us at madrivergirlssoftball@gmail.com or call the office at 707-822-3575.
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