Winter/Spring 2020 Parks and Recreation Activities Brochure

SHAKOPEE GIRLS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION

www.shakopeegirlssoftball.com

The Shakopee Girls Softball Association provides different levels of softball, each focusing on skills, techniques and competitive play. All levels utilize volunteer coaches. If you are interested in becoming a coach or volunteering, please visit the website for a detailed explanation and SGSA contact information. All age levels, in both the In-House Program and

Traveling Program, are subject to having enough participants at that age level. Travel and in-house softball registration at www.shakopeegirlssoftball.com

YOUTH SPORTS ASSOCIATIONS

IN-HOUSE LEAGUES We emphasize player skill development, having fun, learning the game, sportsmanship, confidence and respect for others. All levels will stress participation in a noncompetitive manner. The season runs early-May through mid-July. Practice/games are two nights a week. Cost of the in-house league includes a team jersey. All age levels are subject to having enough participants at that age level. Grade levels are 2019-20 school year.

TRAVELING LEAGUES (Ages 7-16 as of Dec. 31, 2019)

Teams playing traveling softball will generally play in the south and southwest metro area. Practices will begin in mid-April with league games in the Big West Fastpitch League being held usually once or twice a week. Three to four weekend tournaments will be played May-July. Travel uniforms are not included in the registration and/or travel fee. Information on uniforms will be shared at tryouts in March. All fees are payable at time of registration. All age levels are subject to having enough participants at that age level. Level Ages Cost 8U 8 and under as of Dec. 31, 2019 TBD 10U 10 and under as of Dec. 31, 2019 12U 12 and under as of Dec. 31, 2019 14U 14 and under as of Dec. 31, 2019 16U 16 and under as of Dec. 31, 2019 Registration Deadline: Friday, Feb. 28. Registrations received after Feb. 28 will not guarantee placement on a travel team. For questions about travel softball, please contact Mike Raw at mjraw@yahoo.com. Travel TeamTryouts Check our website beginning January for specific times for each age and position. Times and locations may be subject to change, so watch www.shakopeegirlssoftball.com for updates. No refunds once travel teams are posted. WHEN: March 14-15 WHERE: Shakopee High School Activities Center Will be posted on website by Dec. 1. All fees are due at time of registration.

Level

Grade

Cost

TBD Will be posted on website by Dec. 1. All fees are due at time of registration.

Mighty Mite League

K-2

Pee Wee League

3-4

Registration Deadline: Friday, April 10. In-House registrations received after April 10 will not guarantee placement on an in-house team. For questions on In-House softball, please contact Jim Donald at ajdonald1018@msn.com. 2020 SOFTBALL OPEN GYM &WINTER CLINICS SGSA offers open gym and winter clinics during the off season. Both travel and in-house players are encourage to attend. Please check the website for specific information. ALL SOFTBALL PARTICIPANTS A volunteer deposit is required and will be destroyed upon each family fulfilling its SGSA volunteer hours. For more information on the volunteer requirements for the travel and in-house season, please visit the SGSA website and check on the volunteer tab.

www.ShakopeeMN.gov/registration

P: 952-233-9500 | H: 952-233-9502 | TTY: 952-496-4122

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