“Bridging, Blending, Building Softball Communities”

The Mad River Girls Fastpitch Softball Association Travel Program, the Mad River Mist, is walking the walk...  talking the talk when it comes to carrying out its goal of  "Bridging, Blending, and Building Softball Communities across Humboldt County”.  The mission for the Travel Program is to provide a quality softball experience for girls across Humboldt County by connecting and blending players from local communities and programs through dedicated coaching, team play, and a positive learning environment. The Travel Program strives to prepare committed local softball players to play competitively in California and at the highest national level. 

The goal of  “Bridging, Blending, and Building Softball Communities” is well demonstrated by the current roster for the 16u age division shown in the picture below, which includes players from Garberville, Fortuna, Eureka, Arcata, McKinleyville, and Trinidad!  We believe strongly that there is tremendous value to the Humboldt County Community as a whole in bringing these young ladies together to travel and play as team mates through ASA, rather than their interactions being limited to competing against one another during the spring High School Softball season. 



The current roster for the Mad River Mist's 16u age division includes players from Garberville, Fortuna, Eureka, Arcata, McKinleyville, and Trinidad with coaching provided by former players from the College of the Redwoods and Humboldt State University! 

The picture above also well exemplifies the diverse array of talented coaches that contribute to the Mad River Program. most of which are former college fastpitch players and include Varsity and JV Coaches from Fortuna, Eureka, and Arcata High schools. Coaches in the picture above include former players from the College of the Redwoods and the Humboldt State University Lady Jacks!  Thank you Coaches for all that you do!

The Mad River Mist is currently hosting teams in the 10u, 12u, and 16u age divisions and is open to all interested players.  Please contact us via email for more information or visit our facebook site at
http://www.facebook.com/groups/155033233999/

Mist Girls Bring Home the Hardware from Hayward

On behalf of the Board for our Mad River Girls Softball Organization, we want to congratulate the ladies for a fantastic September 29-30th weekend of play at the Bay Area Bash Tournament in Hayward, as well as to thank the parents for their awesome and continued support. This venture would not be possible without your lasting commitment to the Mist Travel Ball Program.... so we sincerely thank you.  Again, congratulations to the ladies and coaches for a great Team effort!

 

The Mad River Mist 10u Girls win 1st place in the Silver Division at the Bay Area Bash in Hayward, September 2012 



The Mad River Mist 12u Girls with Coaches Eric and Bobby displaying their 2nd place trophy and medals from the GOLD Division at the Bay Area Bash in Hayward, September 2012.   

News Channel 3 Story on the Mad River Mist Travel Program from Summer 2011

For those that didn't see the News Channel 3 clip featuring the Mad River Mist's ASA Travel Program that aired in summer 2011 - check out the following link:  kiem-tv clip  

Mad River Girls ASA Softball Travel Division Player "Ally" speaking on the program's mission to promote and provide quality girls softball across Humboldt County by connecting and blending local communities and programs through dedicated coaching, team play, and a positive learning environment to prepare committed local softball players to compete competitively in California and at the highest National levels.

ASA Softball Clinic Sunday Oct 7, 2012

ASA Softballs Mad River Mist and the Eureka High School Softball Coaching Staff have teamed up to offer a

Girls Fastpitch Softball Clinic

this Sunday October 7, 2012 from 4-7pm @ Eureka High Softball Field

The clinic is open to all girls in 8th-12th grades.  Interested players from any and all leagues that have a love for the game are welcomed and encouraged to attend.  Download the flyer and registration form here and bring with you on Sunday!   

It isn't too late!

If you missed the beginning of fall ball practice for the 10, 12, 14, or 16 and under programs, please contact Kelly or Shanna at your earliest convenience or send us an email. The next 10u/12u practice will be Wednesday, September 5th, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Fireman's Park in Ferndale. The first 10u/12u tentatively scheduled tournament is September 29th-30th in either the Davis or the Hayward area (whichever tournament will likely have more teams!). Players please return the "Fall Ball Feedback" forms so we can confirm player numbers as needed prior to registering and paying tournament fees.  Please bring completed "feedback" forms to practice or complete digitally and send to us via email at madrivergirlssoftball@gmail.com.  Thanks for your continued support.

Fall Ball is Here!





The Mad River Mist, the travel division for the Mad River Girls Fastpitch Softball Association, is once again hosting a fall ball fastpitch travel program for youth in the Humboldt County area. 



The 16u Mist Halloween costume winners at the 2011
Roseville Halloween Bash

The season will consist of combined practices for the 10u and 12u divisions and for the 14u and 16u divisions.  Our preliminary plans are to participate in three tournaments, including the Halloween Bash (Oct 20-21) in Roseville and concluding in mid-November.  The next practice for the 10u-12u girls will be held on Wednesday, September 5th, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Fireman's Park in Ferndale (located at the end of Main St.). Practice for the 14u-16u divisions will begin Wednesday August 29 @ 5:30 @ Eureka High School. Please see our facebook site for more up-to-date details or send us an email at (madrivergirlssoftball@gmail.com).  A travel ball registration form can be downloaded from this blog.  GO MIST!     



2001 12u Mist at the Roseville Halloween Bash!  Go Giants!





14u Girls Finish Strong at the 2012 Summer Sizzler



 


Second Place, 14u Division
U.S. Cellular Community Park 2012 Summer Sizzler

 

Coaches Shannon and Lilo 
Great Tournament Ladies - Thank You! 

The Mad River Mist's 14u girls stepped up and played great ball in last weekend's Summer Sizzler Tournament held in Medford, OR.  Highlights included Karlie Murray's solo over-the-fence home run, excellent pitching, several quality infield defensive plays and some amazing catches in the outfield!  In addition, the Mist beat a team 8-2 in the semifinals that had beat them 8-2 earlier in the tournament.  Way to come back girls!  The Championship game was fantastic to watch....  close to the end, with the girls hitting the ball and consistently making tough plays on defense.  It was a great game from start to finish! 

The 14u Mist also received rave compliments from the umpires at the end of the tournament for their good sportsmanship.  As Board Members of the Mad River Girls Fastpitch Association, we were especially proud of the girls that after receiving their team trophy and medals and on their own initiative, walked over to the Chico Team's "celebration" and congratulated and shook the hands of several of their players, coaches, and even parents.  What a classy way to represent our organization, our many sponsors, and Humboldt County as a whole!    We are very proud of you girls!