Reminder

As we move into the weekend, the goal is to provide a positive experience and learning environment for the players, coaches, umpires, and spectators alike! We realize it is very easy to get caught up in the spirit of the competition. In the end, however, our organization is designed to be fun, foster healthy sportsmanship while promoting the sport of softball. We can't help but think this sign says it all. Please keep this in mind as our young ladies and coaches leave it all out on the field this weekend. Thank you.

2018 Regular Season Game Schedule

Thank you to everyone who participated in this weekends tournament, the young ladies who left it all on the field, and to all the volunteer staff at all the sites for helping us host such a large event over a fairly large area! Much appreciated to all the time, effort, and energy our volunteer board and coaches put in! If any of you are interested in joining this very team oriented group of people from all ends of the county, please let us know! It truly takes a village!

With that being said, we all know you are anxiously waiting the 2018 Humboldt Fastpitch League Schedule! Without further ado:

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 Humboldt Fastpitch Schedule 2018 ver 10.pdf

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Let’s Play Ball!

Summer Travel Ball?

Hi Everybody! If you don't already know, the parent nonprofit of the Humboldt Fastpitch Recreation Program, the Mad River Girls Fastpitch Softball Association, also hosts a competitive travel softball called the Mad River MIST.  The MIST is in the process of organizing its summer softball season. For anyone interested in participating, please plan to attend the assessment dates as indicated below! Please also fill out the Google Form (click here) so we may begin to pre-plan our summer participation! Thank you so much!

Assessments - TWO DAYS*
May 13th and May 20th as follows:

10 and Under: 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
12 and Under: 2:15 to 3:45 p.m.
14 and Under: 3:30 to 5 p.m.
16/18 and Under: 4:45 to 6:30 p.m.

*Players may be asked to stay longer than their posted age division time.
**Attendance to both assessments dates highly encouraged. 
***Location: Tentatively set for Washington School

Tentative Summer Schedule*

(*Subject to Change)

June 9th/10th (16/18's Only)
June 30/31st (All Age Groups)
July 14/15 (All Age Groups)
July 28/29 (All Age Groups)
Aug. 4/5 or 11/12 (All Age Groups)

Jamboree Update

Hi Everybody!  Looks like we could be contending with some weather this weekend.  That was NOT in our big picture plan!  Awk!

It is our goal to do as much as possible to get pictures taken care of and keep the games running and moving forward to the best of our ability.  Please be patient with us as we assess any organizational business based on the weather and as we make decisions accordingly.  Updates will be available hopefully through email but definitely on Facebook at one of our two pages: 

Recreational Page:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/HumboldtFastpitchSoftball/

Travel Page:    https://www.facebook.com/groups/155033233999/

Picture order information can be found here:  https://www.parkyssportraits.com/product-offerings/

FInally, LEAGUE SWEATSHIRTS!  

Sweatshirts are ordered by our league in limited quantities and sizes.  This year they will be sold for $40 and can be customized with names for $5 per customization.
Customization orders must be PAID IN FULL before the order will be processed and are asking customized pre-orders to be paid for at this weekend's jamboree through the concessions stands at the respective locations.

Sweatshirts are available while supplies last so guarantee your order for your player and family, by clicking the link below: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdeFC1L7zB-eDWKUrTvri2Mammng_aq4er2KL4DReKPXorYJA/viewform

Thank you.

~** JAMBOREE - PICTURE SCHEDULE **~

This weekend we will be opening up with PICTURES and a JAMBOREE! Each team will have a team photo slot AND TWO 45-Minute Drop Dead Time Jamboree games. South County will play at Rohner Park on the Bartow Fields in Fortuna on Saturday, April 28th while North/East County teams will play at Hiller Park in McKinleyville on Sunday, April 29th. Please check the schedule carefully for your picure and scheduled game times!

Let's Play Ball!

Season Update

Thank you so much for your patience as we worked to place 379 softball players throughout Humboldt County!  Coaches meetings were last night and so you should be hearing from a coach within the next 24-48 hours!  Our kick off Jamboree and Picture Day will be the weekend of April 28th and 29th.  Details will be announced as time gets closer.  In preparation for the season, a couple of camp opportunities:

Fortuna High School:                   April 16th - 18th, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Eureka High School:                      April 19th, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• https://www.facebook.com/ events/347891225702508/

Umpire Trianing

Umpires,

This is a courteous reminder about the USA umpire training

 being held at the HSU campus on Sunday, March 25th from 1pm to 5:30pm.

Attendance at this training is required in order to officiate for us.

It would be great for you all to consider registering with USA Umpire; you would need a form of identification and there is a fee to enroll. 

Although this training is free, there is an initial investment needed to be a USA Softball umpire.

We are meeting at Humboldt State University. We will first meet in the Recreation and Wellness Center (formerly Forbes Complex) Lounge. The RWC lounge is located across the street from the Lumberjack Arena at the top of Union Street. (Metered and lot parking all along Union Street is free on Sunday.) Here is a loose schedule:

1:00-1:30: Introduction

1:30-2:50 USA Rules and Humboldt Fastpitch rule modifications

3:00-3:45 Game Management and general officiating advice

3:45-5:00: Signals and mechanics on field drills and practice

We plan to be done around 5:30. 

Please bring food and beverages for yourself. There will not be food provided although some beverages will be available. Please wear clothing and shoes that you feel comfortable running around in.

Gear such as chin guards, face masks, and chest protectors are provided at each field for umpires to use. Things you may need to purchase are a hat, shirt, pants, belt, shoes, depending on what you have. More details at the training. 

If you need to order new gear or would like help understanding what to order, I will be available to assist; so please bring your checkbooks. 

Finally, please reply to this email to confirm you received the email and will be attending or want to be taken off the list this season

I look forward to working with you all.

See you Sunday.

2018 Season Update

Thank you for registering for the 2018 Humboldt Fastpitch Softball Season!  Player distribution among teams in each region is underway!  :D  Some organizational information for you!

1.      LATE REGISTRATION:  Closes Sunday, March 18th at midnight!  If you know players who still need to register, please encourage them to register ASAP!  Time is ABSOLUTELY running out!

2.      TEAM DISTRIBUTION:   Preliminary placement of players has begun for each of the territories!  Territories include:  Hoopa, Willow Creek, McKinleyville, Arcata, Eureka, Fortuna, Ferndale, and Southern Humboldt!  352 players are currently registered!  At first glance, it appears all age brackets are full EXCEPT 14/16U Fortuna/Ferndale!  If you have or know a player who may be interested, we are seeking approximately four more players to fill those teams!  As extra incentive to fill these teams, we will WAIVE the $20 registration fee for anyone interested in this territory and age bracket!  Registration can happen at:  http://madrivergirlssoftball.blogspot.com/

3.      TIMELINES: 

•    March 18th:                  Late Registration Closes
• March 23rd:                  All Players Distributed to Teams
• March 26th - 30^th           Coaches Meetings
• April 1^st                         Easter
• April 2^nd                        Practice Begins
• April 16th - 20^th             Spring Break
• April 28th - 29^th             Opening Jamboree/Pictures
• May 4th - 6^th                 Opening Tournament
• June 8th - 10^th               Finale Tournament

4.  LEAGUE SWEATSHIRT: ​​

·        Sweatshirts will be sold for $40 and can be customized with names for $5 per customization.

·        Customization orders must be PAID IN FULL before the order will be processed.

·        Stay tuned for payment options!  But feel free to still reserve your sweatshirt(s)!

·        Sweatshirts available while supplies last!  To guarantee your order for your player and family, pre-order, by clicking the link HERE:

5.  COMMUNICATION:   We communicate ALL ELECTRONIC!  Because we are currently merging our 2018 email list, please be patient with us while we work to do that, it is possible you may receive some messages more than once!  Our communication channels include:

• Recreational Softball Program:  Humboldt Fastpitch
• Gmail:  humboldtfastpitch@gmail.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HumboldtFastpitchSoftball/
• Travel Softball Program:  Mad River MIST
• Gmail:  madrivergirlssoftball@gmail.com
• Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/155033233999/

Have a Great Weekend!

~Mad River - Humboldt Fastpitch Board

Register Now!

If you have yet to register for the 2018 Humboldt Fastpitch Recreational Softball season, please do so as soon as possible!  Your early registration makes it possible for the program's all-volunteer staff to assess player numbers, determine the number of teams by geographic region, reserve practice fields. establish practice schedules, and create and post games schedules in a timely manner. Registration closes ON the day of the Humboldt Fastpitch Assessments which will be March 11 at McKinleyville High School.  Registration can be done online at:  http://madrivergirlssoftball.blogspot.com

Tentative assessment times are as follows:

10u  = 10:30 a.m. 

12u = 11:30 a.m.

14-16u = 12:30 p.m.

Any player petitioning to play up MUST ATTEND assessments!

After March 11th, we will enter our LATE REGISTRATION period which will result in a $20 Late Fee.  

Please help us get the word out!  Thank you!

~the Mad River-Humboldt Fastpitch Board

NEED EXTRA CASH

HUMBOLDT FASTPITCH NEEDS YOU!  Seeking umpires ranging in location from Hoopa to Willow Creek to Blue Lake to McKinleyville to Arcata to Eureka to Ferndale to Fortuna and all the way down to Garberville for the 2018 softball season!  Training is March 25th at 1 pm at HSU!  Training will end at 5 p.m.  Please contact Eliot Baker or Matt Torres for job opportunity!  See flyer attached!  Ages 16 and over!  Thanks! 

Games Pay the Following:

• $25 10 and under
• $30 12/14/16 and under with a partner
• $35 12/14/16 and under working solo

Registration will close on March 11

Registration will close on March 11, the day of Humboldt Fastpitch Assessments, before a LATE FEE will be incurred.  Late registration will close on March 18th.  No registrations will be accepted after March 18th.  Assessments will be held at McKinleyville High School this year!  More information to come!    

McKinleyville High School is also hosting a President's Week Softball Clinic.  Click here for more information!

Humboldt Fastpitch News

Humboldt Fastpitch online registration opens January 13th!  

Other Exciting News:

• HSU Softball Camp is quickly approaching!  Anyone interested can learn more by clicking the link below:

• http://www.hsujacks.com/news/2017/11/27/softball-announces-2018-youth-clinic.aspx

• Humboldt Fastpitch is sending three of our officials to the National Umpires Convention in Las Vegas!  Attending umpires will be bringing back valuable information to our organization and working with our other local officials.  Anyone interested in officiating ranging in ages from 9th grade and up should contact Humboldt Fastpitch or Eliot Baker:  Eliot.Baker@humboldt.edu as soon as possible.  Umpire positions are paid positions so choose to get involved!!  Additionally, Matt Torres will be assisting Eliot with his umpire in chief responsibilities.  We welcome Matt in his new Assistant Umpire in Chief role! 

• Humboldt Fastpitch is ALWAYS seeking sponsors!  We have big goals of upgrading facilities and have a need to replace, add, and upgrade equipment and uniforms.  Any support that any of you can provide in terms of sponsorships would be incredibly helpful!  If a $500 sponsor is secured, your player plays for free!  :D  Sponsor letter below:
• https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7tVe6ZPcUpUVnFWWjBkWFN4cE0/view

We look forward to working with you and your player in the 2018 softball season!

Online Registration to Open Jan 13, 2018

We are pleased to announce the opening of online registration for the 2018 Season of Humboldt Fastpitch, the Recreation Division of Mad River Girls Fastpitch Softball on January 13th, 2018!  Registration will remain open thru March 11, 2018 after which a one-week late registration will commence.  Please note that late registration will be subject to availability and a $20 late registration fee. However,  we request all players register early through the online system as it helps the league's all-volunteer staff to organize and schedule the upcoming season. Note that late registration will close on March 18th, after which parents must contact Regional Rec Program Representatives or the Board of Directors to be added to a wait list, and will be notified and allowed to register late ONLY if space is available.

PLANS FOR THE RECREATION DIVISION SOFTBALL SKILLS ASSESSMENT ARE CURRENTLY UNDERWAY, with dates and time soon to be announced.  Attendance is strongly encouraged as it helps the program distribute player skills equally among the different teams.  Also note that attendance at the player assessment is mandatory for all players requesting to petition to play up in age divisions.  Please stay tuned for more information.

Uniforms

We still have missing uniforms from the 2017 softball season.  The immediate return of your uniform would be greatly appreciated for inventory and ordering purposes in preparation for the upcoming 2018

season. 

Travel Softball
Humboldt Fastpitch offers travel softball through the Mad River MIST organization.  If any of you have an interest, please let us know.  We communicate electronically as much as possible and would love to add you to the travel softball email list. Stay tuned for Travel Softball announcements.

If you have any further questions regarding the 2018 Humboldt Fastpitch Recreation Softball Season please feel free to ask!  We also encourage you to help Humboldt Fastpitch, your Recreational Youth Softball Program, to get the word out to encourage players to register early!

~the Mad River-Humboldt Fastpitch Board