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Amature Softball Association
ASA Quick Facts
* The Amateur Softball Association was founded in 1933 by Leo Fisher and Michael J. Pauley.
* The ASA was named the National Governing Body of Softball in the United States by the United States Olympic Committee in 1978.
* The ASA's National Office is located in Oklahoma City.
* The ASA has 84 local associations that register teams and organize leagues around the country.
* The Amateur Softball Association registers over 245,000 softball teams comprising over 3.5 million players.
* The ASA annually registers over 83,000 youth girls' fast pitch softball teams comprising over 1.2 million girls.
* The ASA annually registers over 43,000 certified umpires
* The ASA conducts over 90 National Championships on an annual basis in which 30,000 players compete
* The ASA's website, www.asasoftball.com, averages over 4,000 "unique visitors" per day.
* The ASA Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City has served as host of the NCAA Women's College World Series more than any other site.
NCAA Softball
Follow the world of college softball and learn more about what is needed to succeed as a player in the NCAA
Division I
2008: 27th ANNUAL DIVISION I SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Women's College World Series: May 29 - June 4, 2008
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
ASA Hall of Fame Stadium
Host: University of Oklahoma
Ticket Info: http://www.okcallsports.org/events_ncaawws.htm
Division II
2008: 27th ANNUAL DIVISION II SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Finals: May 14-17, 2008
Houston, Texas
Division II Spring Championships Festival
Hosts: Rice University and the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority
Division III
2008: 27th ANNUAL DIVISION III SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Finals: May 16-20, 2008
Salem, Virginia
James I. Moyer Sports Complex
Hosts: City of Salem and the Old Dominion Athletic Conference
Host Website: www.odaconline.com
Other Divisions include:
NAIA, NJCAA I, NJCAA II, NJCAA III, Cal JC, & NWCCAA
Also, for more information and forms for the college bound athlete, visit www.nfca.org
National Fastpitch Coaches Association
The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) is the professional growth organization for fastpitch softball coaches from all competitive levels of play.
The idea for a softball coaching association first developed from discussions at the National Collegiate Women''s Softball Championships in the early 1980s. Although mostly collegiate coaches comprised the organization''s membership in the early days, today''s college coaches are joined by high school and travel ball/club coaches, umpires, as well as other fans of fastpitch softball. In 1997, the Association''s membership reached the 2,000 mark, and today there are more than 4,100 members.
Besides services offered to the membership, the NFCA works with USA Today in producing polls for NCAA Division I and high school softball. In addition, NCAA Division II and Division III polls are produced. The NFCA also conducts collegiate tournament competitions, as well as recruiting camps throughout the nation. An annual NFCA National Convention is held every December.
SEE MORE IMPORTANT INFORMATION BELOW FOUND ON THE NFCA WEBSITE
Recruiting information for Players and Parents
Important information for anyone thinking about trying out to play for a college team. Any and all divisions. This information is important for all High School Juniors and good for Freshman and Sophomores looking to try and play beyond high school.
Under the menu RECRUITING INFO click on the following sub-menus:
Players and Parents
* Recruiting Camp Information
* NFCA Recruiting Brochure
* NCAA Clearinghouse
* National Letter of Intent
* Cathi Aradi's Preparing to Play Softball at the Collegiate Level
* "Ask the NFCA"
Rules and Resources
* NCAA
* NAIA
* NJCAA
* NCAA Division I Recruiting Calendar
* NCAA Clearinghouse
* NCAA Amatuerism Clearinghouse
* NCAA Amateurism/Tryouts FAQ
* NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete
* NCAA Initial Eligibility FAQ
* NCAA Eligibility and Recruiting Information
Dawson Community College
Learn more about the Dawson Community College softball program in Glendive, MT. Part of the NJCAA. Follow freshman Karissa Fenstermacher, former Mountain West Crush U18 and Helena player through the season.
MSUB YellowJackets
Keep track of the Yellowjackets season and find out more about the MSU Billings softball program. Follow former Helena and Mountain West Crush 18U player Lindsey Trenary (So.) through her sophomore season.
UGF Lady Argos
Follow the Lady Argos this season. Learn more about the UGF softball program. Keep an eye on former Helena players Erika McAlmond (Sr.) and Lindsay Cline (Fr.) Lindsey played for Greg and Shane on thier 1st Dairy Queen team and later for Dan Hash and the Silver Storm.
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