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!