The Aunt Rosie's would like to thank the following colleges for confirming their attendance at our 16U tournament.

* could not attend, but requested profiles

The 16U & 18U Aunt Rosie's International Fastpitch Tournaments are showcase opportunities for the girls. We ask for our teams' cooperation to make them successful. We are not a recruiting service, but we do want you to get the most out of your experience here.

WHAT WE CAN DO

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO

Below is some basic information and suggestions for your recruiting experience.

THE INFORMATION IN BLUE IS FROM THE NCAA Eligibility Center

THE TABLES IN RED ARE FROM THE NCAA’s Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete

The comments in green are just our suggestions, nothing more, and nothing less. It is your responsibility to research and understand all of the recruiting rules and come up with your own recruiting strategy. International students, NAIA, Junior College, Community College, and transfers have their own rules. If any of these options apply to you, research them thoroughly.

Grade 10 (Class of 2010)

·        Verify with your high school guidance counselor and the online core-course listing to make sure you are on track.  

 THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT YEAR! Everything that you have done until now should have helped prepared you.

·        Make sure that your high school guidance counselor knows of your intentions.

·        Continue on your academic course. You should start narrowing down your intended major.

·        Honestly evaluate your athletic and academic abilities. Research colleges that would be a good fit, but don’t sell yourself short. By the end of the school year, you should have a starting list of colleges to contact.

·        Put together a profile. This is a resume. Keep it short. It should be a fact sheet highlighting only exceptional accomplishments.

·        Have a skills video made.

·        Gather accurate stats.

·        Contact the colleges on your list and introduce yourself (You want to get on their radar screen). Make sure that you fill out their athletic questionnaire and reply to any response you receive promptly.

Grade 11 (Class of 2009)

·        Register with the eligibility center.

·        Make sure you are still on course to meet core-course requirements (verify you have the correct number of core courses and that the core courses are on your high school's 48-H with the eligibility center).

·        After your junior year, have your high school guidance counselor send a copy of your transcript. If you have attended any other high schools, make sure a transcript is sent to the eligibility center from each high school.

·        When taking the ACT or SAT, request test scores to be sent to the eligibility center (the code is "9999").

·        Begin your amateurism questionnaire. 

 ·        Continue on your academic course. You should have a preliminary decision regarding your intended major.

·        Continue to evaluate your athletic and academic abilities and research colleges.

·        Organize your list into 3 categories. 1) Your dream colleges (You never know unless you ask). 2)  Colleges that you would like to attend, but you will have to work at. 3) Colleges that you have a good chance of being accepted into.

·        Keep in touch with the college coaches, and follow up with the colleges that haven’t responded yet. Don’t be afraid to ask if they are recruiting for your position in your graduating year, or if they have made any significant signings at your position.

·        ATTEND ANY WINTER CAMP OR CLINIC AT COLLEGES THAT YOU’RE INTERESTED IN, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE INVITED. THIS IS YOUR TRUE “SHOWCASE” OPPORTUNITY.

·        Start ranking your college options.

·        Set up and go on several unofficial visits. Select colleges that are representative of different types of colleges (i.e. large school, small school, big city, small town, sprawling, compact). They can be close to home. This will help you make sense of the “quick facts” you read during your research.

·        Continue updating your college rankings. Keep an open mind.

·        Arrange for coaches to come see you in the summer.   

Grade 12 (Class of 2008)

·        When taking the ACT or SAT, request test scores to be sent to the eligibility center (the code is “9999”).

·        Complete amateurism questionnaire and sign the final authorization signature online on or after April 1 if you are expecting to enroll in college in the fall semester. (If you are expecting to enroll for spring semester, sign the final authorization signature on or after October 1 of the year prior to enrollment.)

·        Have your high school guidance counselor send a final transcript with proof of graduation to the eligibility center.  

 ·        Your list should have narrowed itself down by now.

·        Stay in close touch with the coaches on your short list, but do not count out any newcomers.

·        Schedule official visits. Research the colleges more extensively before you go so that you are prepared. Have questions ready for the coaches, players, and administrators.

·        Fill out applications early. This will show the coach that you’re serious. It may also be necessary for additional aid.

·        BEFORE YOU MAKE ANY COMMITMENT, MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE COMFORTABLE WITH YOUR DECISION. It is your education, and in fact, your future. Do not select a college solely based on finances or reputation. Do not select a college because somebody else thinks you should go there, or because you think that’s what they think. (Sorry parents)          

NCAA DIVISION II & III