Rose Country Girl's Softball Assoc

FAQ


1) HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
$65 for the first player
$55 for each additional sibling with a maximum of $150 for immediate family.

2) WHAT DO I NEED TO PROVIDE?
The league supplies basic equipment including bats, balls and catcher’s gear. Included in the registration fee are: ASA registration, insurance, umpire fees, basic equipment and a participation award.  You will need to provide:

    * Softball Glove                   
    * Cleats
       Batting helmets with facemasks
    * Sliding Shorts (recommended for 8u and older)
    * Knee Guards (sliders – recommended for 8U and older)

 
 
3) WHERE, WHEN & WHAT DAYS ARE PRACTICES?
 
Practices will be arranged by your coach. The coach will determine where and when it is most convenient for the majority of the players on their team. RCGSA recommends that a team practice a minimum of 1 time a week and a maximum of 2 times a week.
 
 
4) WHERE & WHEN DO WE PLAY GAMES?
  Games will be held on the following evenings: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays. Fridays and Saturdays are optional as needed. All games will be played at Rose Country Girl's fields @ Faulkner Park. (off of Hwy 69 south and Cumberland Road)
There are currently 2 games times: 6:30pm & 8pm
 
 
5) KEY DATES
 Player and Coaches Clinic sponsored by UT Tyler-Lady Patriots April 4th
Season begins: April 18th
 
 
6) WHAT IF I WANT A REFUND?
Once teams have been formed refunds will not be issued.

7) Are there any SPECIAL TRAINING AND/OR CLINICS?
Special player clinics will be held in April 4th. UT Tyler Lady Patriots will hold a 4 hour skills clinic for players and a 4 hour coaching clinic. Please check website for details.

8) HOW CAN I HELP OUT?   
There are many ways!  Each team needs volunteers and your support is key to ensuring a successful league for the team. Your fees do not pay any salaries – we are all volunteers and work for free! Here are positions you may consider:   

    * Head Coach or Assistant Coach: Primary role is to teach the girls and assist the Manager
    * Team Parent: Administrative right arm of the Coach ensuring that non-operational tasks required are supported and that the league communication loop is open to all parents.
    * Chaperone: Assist the Manager in the dugout area during games and be responsible to ensure the welfare of the girls.
    * Scorekeeper: Maintain the game records for the team and ensure that the game publicity provides recognition to both individual girls as well as to the team (training available)
    * Board Member: assist in decisions made to better the league and assist with events, such as field monitor, etc
    * Sponsor: A fee of $200.00 for each team is needed to offset the expenses of the program not included in registration fees. You or your company can help by recruiting or being a sponsor.

 
9) Do I need a uniform?
Yes, uniforms are required. You are required to wear a shirt- same color with a 6" number on the back. It is up to the coach as to where to purchase these uniforms. We recommend that the team try to locate a sponsor that is willing to donate uniforms. Blastball and 6u teams will receive a team t-shirt as part of their registration fees.

10) Do boys and girls play together?
Yes, but only in the BlastBall division ages 3-4 yrs old. 6u and older are strictly GIRL'S ONLY.

11) How are teams determined?
Each returning coach is allowed to secure 5 returning players. The remainder of the team will be formed by blind draft. Since this is primarily a recreational league, we do not make the players try-out.

12) I’ve heard that if you’re a good softball player, the college coaches will recruit you. Is that true? 
Any college coach or recruiter will tell you that being good doesn't automatically give a player an edge in being recruited or being offered a scholarship to play college softball. There are thousands of good softball players who go unnoticed and unrecruited every year.
The coach or recruiter first has to know about you to be able to recruit you. In addition to talent, coaches recruit players based on a number of important factors including experience, grades, work ethic, team needs, and the player's ability to adjust to the demands of college softball. See Anthony Springer for additional information or attend the UT Tyler Clinic on April 4th. One hour will be designated just on the subject of recruiting.