Spring 2010 Key Dates

League Registrations – 9 am to 2 pm

League Skill Clinics – 10 am to 12 pm 

Feb 6^th   - Players Evaluation Day 

Feb 13^th  - Coaches Clinic -Team Mom Clinic - Parents Clinic 

Feb 27^th  - League Round Robin - 

Mar 6^th  - Opening Day 2010

Buying New Fastpich Softball Equipment

1.     Fastpitch Bat

2.     Bat Bag

3.     Batting Gloves

4.     Batting Helmet (w/ face mask & chin strap)

5.     Black Baseball/Softball Pants

6.     Cleats

7.     Sliding shorts

8.     Softball Glove 

When buying a:

·        fastpitch softball glove, choose a glove that fits the player's hand well. 

5-6 years old need a youth glove size = 10” – 10 ½”  

7-8 years old need a youth glove size = 10 ½” – 11”

9-12 year old need a youth glove size = 11” – 11 ¾”

13 years old and up are out of the youth models. They need adult gloves. For a 13 year old and older buy either an infielder size 11” – 11 ¾” or and outfielder size 12” – 12 ¾” or longer with a deep pocket to catch fly balls more easily. 

·        fastpitch softball helmet, make sure it meets the NOCSAE standards.  The helmet should have a label on it stating that it does.  Our leagues require helmets to have a facemask and chin starp attached to them as well.  Make sure that the helmet fits your daughther(s) head securely and offers adequate padding. 

·        fastpitch softball cleats, our league do not allow cleats with metal spikes; therefore, rubber cleats should be purchased instead.  Choose the style and brand of cleat that fits your daughter(s) foot the best.

·        fastpitch softball bat, choose one that is the correct size for the player that will be using it.  Bottle barrel bats are recommend for fastpitch softball because they offer a larger sweet spot.  Buy a softball bat that is made from state of the art materials like aluminum, titanium or composite materials. 

Once you have purchased all of your fastpitch softball equipment, you will want to buy a bat bag to keep it in.  The two types of bat bags are a traditional bag and a backpack style bag.     

If you would like to become more involved and might be interesting in exploring the idea of being a MCGSA board member, contact a current board member for more information.  We meet once a month on a weekday evening.  Make a difference, become a board member.

Mike Jaetzold (Manager of the Texas Jets Gold) is offering individual hitting lessons at our home fields.

Please call Mike directly at 713-557-2899 or email texasjets@yahoo.com (best is too call)

1 hr $45

30 min $30

group 1hr $25 per person

available

Monday   6 - 9pm

Tuesday  6 - 9pm....depends on team practice schedule

Wed       6 - 9pm

Thurs      6 - 7pm

Beginners are welcome and he also teaches agility training

If you are interested in learning how to pitch please contact Coach Felicia at Felicia.callis@fortbend.k12.tx.us

 Rain Out Number - 281-397-2000