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.)