Finale Tournament Brackets Posted

Single Elimination Brackets for the 10u, 12u, and 14/16u age groups have been released and can be downloaded by clicking on the links below: 

10u Bracket

12u Bracket

14/16u Bracket 

Many thanks to the several VOLUNTEERS that are working diligently to make this tournament possible for your girls, including those that are out on the field right now getting them ready for the am games!  THANK YOU!!! 

Finale Tournament Schedule & Information

The Finale Tournament Schedule for all age groups ranging from 8u to 14/16u is available on this blog.  For the tournament, we will be using three facilities:  Arcata Sports Complex, Arcata High School, and Hiller Park in McKinleyville.  Friday and Saturday will consist of pool play followed by single elimination on Sunday.  Tournament rules will be in effect as outlined by the League Rules, which are also posted on this website.  

 

Prior to the tournament, coaches MUST check in at the snack bar or spirit wear tables with an official roster with each players name and number listed on it.  At the conclusion of the tournament, coaches are also required to check in at the snack bar/spirit wear tables for equipment and uniform return!  Players and parents, please be equipped to shed the uniform at the conclusion of your tournament and return to your respective coach.  Each coach has been provided a plastic bag for uniform collection immediately after the last game.  At the conclusion of the last game, coaches will be responsible for turning in all uniforms and equipment to the snack bar/spirit wear tables.  We will need BOTH the OLD jersey as well as the NEW jerseys!  The return of all uniforms and equipment is imperative to the organizations operations and financial well-being so your consideration in this matter would be extremely helpful. 

We very much appreciate your participation in the 2013 Humboldt Fastpitch ASA Softball League and hope that you have enjoyed your experience!  During the off season, we will be working hard at evaluating our processes and operations to help stream line and improve the experiences provided by YOUR girls fastpitch softball organization.  If any of you are interested in helping us move the organization forward in the 2014 year, we would be happy to have your participation!  Simply drop us a line stating your interest!  

 

Once again, thank you, and we'll see ya on the field next weekend!

~Mad River-Humboldt Fastpitch Board

Travel Meeting Follow-Up

Just in case you are interested in the travel program but were not able to attend

the meeting, we have posted a "Missed Meeting Flyer" summary of the material covered in our meeting.  Our first open practice is this Sunday at Arcata High School at 10 a.m. as outlined in the attached "Revised 2013 Summer Schedule" (also posted here)  Players are always encouraged to bring cleats AND tennis shoes!  Our first hour of practice on Sunday's starts with a strength and conditioning work out that is better served in tennis shoes than cleats!  If any of you have questions, please be sure to ask!  Hope to see you there and please, feel free to share the information with anyone else who might be interested!  Thanks!
 

~Mad River - Humboldt Fastpitch Board~ 

MAY 30th PARENT MEETING & JUNE 2, 4, and 6th OPEN TRAVEL TEAM PRACTICES

We are extending an open invitation to ALL YOUTH SOFTBALL PLAYERS ages 9 thru 18 to come check out the MAD RIVER - HUMBOLDT FASTPITCH SOFTBALL TRAVEL PROGRAM.  Information about this exciting and rapidly expanding girls fastpitch softball program will be shared at a  PARENT ORIENTATION MEETING to be held on Thursday, May 30th, starting at 7:30 pm at the Eureka High School Lecture Hall.  OPEN PRACTICES will begin on Sun. June 2nd from 10 am to 1 pm at Arcata High School (and June 4th and 6th 6-8 pm at Fortuna High School).  Players new to the the Mad River - Humboldt Fastpitch Travel Program will have the opportunity to meet and learn from our organization's EXPERIENCED COACHING STAFF, including:

Ageana Brett -  Mad-River-Humboldt Fastpitch Board Member, Former College of the Redwoods Player, Humboldt Fastpitch Travel Coach

Debby Brown - Former Humboldt State University Softball Player, Humboldt State University Hall of Fame Softball Catcher, Humboldt Fastpitch Travel Coach

Bobby Dolcini - Former Etna High School Varsity Softball Program Head Coach, Current Fortuna High School Varsity Softball Assistant Coach, Humboldt Fastpitch Travel Coach

Heather Goodwin - Former College of the Redwoods Softball Player, Current Eureka High School Varsity Softball Program Assistant Coach, Humboldt Fastpitch Travel Coach

Eric Helms - Fortuna High School Varsity Softball Program Head Coach, Humboldt Fastpitch Travel Coach

Kelly Helms - Former Humboldt State University Softball Player, Humboldt State University Hall of Fame Pitcher, Former Arcata High School Varsity Softball Program Head Coach, Mad River-Humboldt Fastpitch President, Pitching Coach, Humboldt Fastpitch Travel Coach
 

Shanna McCracken - Former College of the Redwoods Softball Player, Current Eureka High School Varsity Softball Program Head Coach, Humboldt Fastpitch Travel Coach

Taiisha Pleasant -  Humboldt State University Hall of Fame Softball Player, NCAA Division II  Softball National Champion, NCAA Division II Career Record Holder for Base on Balls, Humboldt Fastpitch Travel Coach
 

Lori Reed - Former Arcata High School Varsity Softball Program Coach, Humboldt Fastpitch Travel Coach

Michaela Satter - Former Lewis and Clark College Softball Player, Humboldt Fastpitch Travel Coach

In addition to the above listed coaches, the Mad River Mist - Humboldt Fastpitch Travel Program also brings in former and current softball players from College of the Redwoods, Humboldt State University, and elsewhere to assist with practices throughout the season as well as recruits experienced fitness experts to host fitness and agility training sessions during the winter months.

In preparation for Thursday night's PARENT ORIENTATION MEETING, please click on the links below to check out these important documents.

• Tentative Summer Schedule (16u may attend June 21-23rd Rohnert Park event pending player  numbers)
• May 30, 2013 Parent Meeting Flyer
• May 30, 2013 Parent Meeting  Agenda 

If you have any questions, please send us an email.  Thank you! 

Mad River-Humboldt Fastpitch Board of Directors

 

 

CONGATES TO ALLY SNIPES

Mad River Mist player Ally Snipes announced late last week that she will be playing college ball for Humboldt Sate University. Congratulations ALLY!   This announcement comes on the heels of Eureka High Schools commanding 10-2 victory over Analy High School in the North Coast Sectional D-3 playoffs on Saturday.  Given Humboldt State's track record of hitting the long-ball throughout their stellar 2013 season, it was only fitting that ALLY hit TWO home runs in Saturday's playoff game. 

Mad River Mist - Humboldt Fastpitch player Ally Snipes recently announced her intent to
play for Humboldt State University in the 2014 season.    

Following the high school playoffs, Ally will continue to practice and play with the combined 16/18u Mad River - Humboldt Fastpitch girls under the tutelage of Coach Shanna McCraken. By the way, Coach McCraken, Head Softball Coach for Eureka High School and for the Mad River Mist's 16u/18u teams, will be leading the EHS Team in the D-3 semifinals against No. 7 seeded Campolindo High School on Tuesday May 2nd at 4 pm on the Eureka High School campus. Good luck Coach and congrates to you as well on a great HS season and playoff run!  We look forward to having you and your experienced coaching staff back with our 16/18u Mad River - Humboldt Fastpitch ASA players. 

We also have news that Tammy Valley, former McKinleyville High School Ace pitcher and freshman player for College of the Redwoods, may be practicing with the Mad River - Humboldt Fastpitch 16u/18u girls and playing in 18u tournaments with the Mist this summer. Welcome back Tammy and congratulations to you as well on your freshman season with CR! 

For those new to this blog, Ally was featured in a previous post that contains a link to a News Channel 3 video clip on the Mad River Mist Travel Program that was recorded in 2011. Ironically, Tammy is also seen in the video.  Links to the previous blog post and the video can be viewed by clicking on the links below:

    Link to News Channel 3 Blog Post
    Link to News Channel 3 Video
 

ORDER NOW - Humboldt Fastpitch Sweatshirts

The 2013 Humboldt Fastpitch Sweatshirts were more popular than ever imagined and as a result, we sold out of most sizes and faster than expected!  We have received many requests for sizes that are currently out of stock.  If you are interested in a Humboldt Fastpitch Sweatshirt, we need to know as soon as possible so that we can get them ordered and returned prior to the season ending FINALE TOURNAMENT.  To download the hoodie order form click here or access on the forms section of this blog.  Please fill out the order form and return it to a snack bar at your earliest convenience.  We also need you to PLEASE SEND US AN EMAIL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE with the size specified on your completed order form.  Orders need to be in by Friday May 31, 2013 to allow us to  pass them out at the finale tournament.  Thanks!

 

 Have a great and safe holiday weekend.

 

~Mad River-Humboldt Fastpitch Board 

Opening Season Tournament May 3-5, 2013

The weather is set and so are the BRACKETS for the Opening Tournament for the Humboldt Fastpitch 2013 season, scheduled for May 3-5, 2013.  Tournament brackets with game times can be downloaded from this website.  A big shout out to all of the VOLUNTEERS that are helping to make this event possible for your  girls, with folks like Kelly, Ageana, Frank, Shanna, and the rest of the Board, Association Officers,  and Regional Rec Program Reps working tirelessly this season.  Please take a moment to thank them! 

Also, we are desperately needing parents to volunteer to work at the Snack Shacks at the various fields (particularly Bartow and Newburg) that the girls will be playing on this weekend and during the rest of the season.  Please talk to your coach, send us an email, or just walk up to the Snack Shack and offer to fill a time slot between your daughter's games or the following day.  Better yet, offer to manage one of the Snack Shacks for the season, either as an individual or as a group of volunteer parents!  PLEASE STEP UP AND CONTRIBUTE!   This is a critical source of funding for your  program to help cover the costs of fields, umpires, and equipment and we need your help to make it run smoothly.  Please stayed tuned for more information and get ready to PLAY BALL!