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Mission Statement
Soderville Athletic Association is a community-based, family oriented organization committed to excellence in the development of athletes, coaches, and directors.
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2009 Fastpitch Fall Ball Registration Form
2009 FASTPITCH FALL BALL REGISTRATION
If you are interested in extending your fastpitch season, then FALL BALL is for you.
Just click on the link and print off the attached form. Submit the completed form with the appropriate fee and mail to the address on the form.
We'll see you on the diamond!
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TRAVELING FASTPITCH SCORES AND STANDING
Traveling Fastpitch scores and standing can be seen at SAA Traveling Fastpitch Scores.
To view all of the Suburban League information, you can visit their web site at Suburban League.
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TRAVELING FASTPITCH PROGRAM
The SAA Traveling Fastpitch program is intended to provide girls with an opportunity to play at a slightly higher competitive level than the SAA recreational (in-house) fastpitch program, while still encouraging and focusing on player development, rather than on having a winning record.
The SAA Traveling Fastpitch program is focused towards players who reside in the Blaine school district. This alignment will help players who desire to play school ball to be instructed with a similar philosophy. Players residing outside of Blaine school district are welcome and may still apply for and try-out for the traveling teams.
TEAM FORMATION
SAA Traveling Fastpitch teams are formed based on ASA age regulations:
10U - Girls 10 years of age or younger on Dec 31 of the previous year
12U - Girls 12 years of age or younger on Dec 31 of the previous year
14U - Girls 14 years of age or younger on Dec 31 of the previous year
16U - Girls 16 years of age or younger on Dec 31 of the previous year
18U - Girls 18 years of age or younger on Dec 31 of the previous year
COACHING OBLIGATIONS AND SELECTION
SAA believes development of players, particularly at the younger age levels, is valued over a winning record. The goal of every coach should be to create an environment where every girl on the team can reach her fullest potential in a challenging, but rewarding, atmosphere.
Coaches will be required to teach and develop all players and support the entire SAA Fastpitch Program. SAA provides support to the traveling fastpitch coaches through clinics and other training opportunities intended to improve their skills as a coach.
Head Coaches will be selected from a pool of volunteers, selected by the SAA Traveling Fastpitch Director. Final selections will be approved by the SAA Traveling Fastpitch Committee.
TRY-OUT PROCESS
SAA strives to make the try-out process as impartial as possible. During try-outs, two or three judges evaluate each player in the areas of hitting, bunting, fielding grounders, and base running. Judges will not evaluate their own daughters.
The try-out process will be closed to all but the players, evaluators, and coaches. No parents are allowed present during try-outs. This approach is necessary to make the try-outs as impartial as possible and to avoid conflicts during the try-out and team formation process. Your cooperation with this policy is appreciated.
After player evaluations are completed, a Team Selection Committee will be formed by the Traveling Fastpitch Director and the Traveling Fastpitch Committee. The Team Selection Committee will strive to place all players that try out for traveling fastpitch. In situations where there are an insufficient or excess number of eligible players for teams, there may need to be some adjustments of teams between tiers and age groups. All teams will have a goal having of a 12-player roster.
Upon selection of teams, each coach will evaluate their team to determine which skill level they should play during their season by ranking them either as A, B or C. This approach is intended to put the teams on a regular season schedule to play equally talented teams and to set achievable goals for the team.
10U
Players will be selected for "A" level based on age, years of experience, tryout evaluation and participation in Bengal Fastpitch clinics. "B" & "C" teams will be formed with remaining ball players as the number of kids allow. If talent and numbers dictate the need for two "B" or "C" teams, every attempt will be made to divide these teams as even as possible. Final decisions will be made by the Team Selection Committee. Appropriate level of play is essential for each girl to compete and learn as much as possible at the U10 age level.
12U
Players will be selected for "A" level based on age, years of experience, tryout evaluation and participation in Bengal Fastpitch clinics. "B" & "C" teams will be formed with remaining ball players as the number of kids allow . If talent and numbers dictate the need for two "B" or "C" teams, every attempt will be made to divide these teams as even as possible. Final decisions will be made by the Team Selection Committee. Appropriate level of play is essential for each girl to compete and learn as much as possible at the U12 age level.
14U, 16U & 18U
SAA recognizes that it has an obligation to our players and to our opponents to form teams with skill levels commensurate to age and competitive ability. Therefore, different tiered teams at these age levels will be formed on the basis of try-out evaluations. The highest tier level team at each age level will include the top eight position players. The remaining 4 players (for a 12-person roster) shall be selected by the team coach from the remaining pool of eligible players.
Once the top team is formed, if it is deemed that all remaining players will play at the same tier level, the Team Selection Committee will place players on equitable rosters using a modified draft. If the players remaining play at different tier levels, the higher tier level team will include the next eight highest rated players. The coach of this team shall make 4 at-large selections (for a 12-person roster) from the remaining eligible players to fill the roster.
Players may request to play down to a lower tier team, subject to approval by the Traveling Fastpitch and Team Selection Committees. Specifically, this allows a pitcher or catcher not rated high enough to play on the higher level team an opportunity to play down in order to pitch/catch on a lower tier team.
Try-outs may be waived if enrollment at a particular level is less than or equal to the number of players needed to form a team.
PLAYING UP
ASA generally dictates age groupings. The association exists to provide opportunities for girls to perform at the best of their ability and the board recognizes that there may be athletes with exceptional ability who are best served by playing at a more competitive level. A player may play at a level above her specified playing age if she makes the top tryout team at the higher age level based on the results of the tryout for that age group. The player can not be a coach's selection player.
No other player may play up if it causes another player to be cut from playing on a traveling fastpitch team.
The Traveling Fastpitch Committee must approve all exceptions. The Traveling Fastpitch Committee also reserves the right to request a player to move up to a higher age level to fill out rosters in order to maintain the best interests of the program.
TRYOUT ATTENDANCE
Players are required to attend the full tryout process. Illness, injury, or extraordinary personal circumstances may cause players to request an exemption from tryouts. Requests to miss try-outs must be made prior to the start of try-outs unless an injury or illness occurs during the try-outs. Submission of supporting documents, including doctors reports, etc. are highly recommended and should be submitted prior to the end of try-outs for anyone requesting a waiver from try-outs.
The Traveling Fastpitch Committee will review the request for exemption and determine the appropriate course of action based on the best interest of the program. Anyone choosing not to participate in try-outs will be placed on rosters at the discretion of the Team Selection Committee and in the best interests of the program.
REGISTRATION FEES
During the SAA registration in February, all players will pay the base registration fee as stated on the registration forms. All players that are placed on a traveling fastpitch team will pay an additional "Traveling Fee" to cover equipment costs. These Traveling Fees will be stated on the registration forms and will be payable upon placement on a traveling fastpitch team. Additional fees to cover tournament play will be determined on a team-by-team basis, to be decided upon between the coach and the parents of each team.
If a player does not make or plays traveling fastpitch, they will be placed on an in-house fastpitch team will no additional fee over the base fee paid at the time of registration.
QUESTIONS
Questions regarding these procedures may be directed to either the Traveling Fastpitch Director or Traveling Fastpitch Commissioner, as listed on the SAA CONTACTS page.
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