QUICK FACTS:
THE LADY ATHLETICS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION, FORMERLY DBA OAKLAND JR. OLYMPIC SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION IS A NON-PROFIT YOUTH ORGANIZATION BASED IN OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA. THE LADY ATHLETICS RECRUIT STUDENT-ATHLETES ALL OVER THE BAY AREA TO PLAY COMPETITIVE FASTPITCH SOFTBALL.
THOMPSON IS THE FOUNDER OF THE GIRLS' SOFTBALL LEAGUE IN OAKLAND, CA WHICH BEGAN IN 1993 AND HELD THE POSITION OF PRESIDENT FOR THE FIRST THREE YEARS. SHE STARTED THE LADY ATHLETICS ORGANIZATION IN 1996 AS THE NEED FOR MORE COMPETITIVE PLAY WAS NEEDED IN THE AREA.
THE LADY ATHLETICS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION GOALS ARE TO PROMOTE PLAYER DEVELOPMENT AND TO PREPARE OUR YOUNG LADIES FOR COLLEGE SOFTBALL OPPORTUNITIES WHILE STRESSING THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING HIGH SCHOLASTIC STANDARDS.
WE ARE VERY PROUD OF THE YOUNG LADIES WE ARE CURRENTLY WORKING WITH AND WILL CONTINUE TO STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE BOTH ON AND OFF THE FIELD, AS WELL AS GUIDE THEM TOWARD FULFILLING THEIR GOALS.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR PLAYERS WHO ARE WILLING TO WORK HARD AND TO LEARN OTHER VALUES SUCH AS TEAMWORK, DEDICATION, SPORTSMANSHIP AND GOAL ACHIEVEMENT. IF YOU WOULD LIKE AN OPPORTUNITY TO TRYOUT FOR THE LADY A's, PLEASE SEND US AN EMAIL OR CALL COACH THOMPSON AT (510) 388-6185.
THE BUDGETARY FUNDS FOR THE LADY ATHLETICS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION ARE BASED SOLELY ON PLAYER FEES. FUNDRAISING AND DONATIONS ARE NECESSARY WHEN QUALIFYING FOR REGIONAL AND NATIONAL PLAY.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN MAKING A DONATION TO THE LADY ATHLETICS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION, PLEASE WRITE YOUR CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO THE LADY ATHLETICS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION. MAIL TO: 6440 BRANN STREET, OAKLAND, CA 94605 (YOUR DONATION IS TAX EXEMPT).
LADY A's 18U TEAM COACHING STAFF & OTHER PERSONNEL
Head Coach/Infielders: Linda Thompson
Assistant Coach/Outfielders: Patrick Kennedy
Assistant Coach/Pitchers: A.J. Johnson
Assistant Coach/Infielders: Karlana Ingram
Statistician: Joe Crippen
LADY ATHLETICS SOFTBALL ASSOCTION
Linda Thompson, Director
Belinda Lee, Secretary-Treasurer
Ann Watson, Secretary
| Upcoming Events |
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Event |
Time |
Location |
| Thu 7/9 |
Softball Practice
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2:00 PM
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Aug 15, 2009
4:30 PM
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Oakland - Allendale Softball Field
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| Sat 7/11 |
Tournament - ASA Balls & Strikes
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TBA
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TBA
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| Sun 7/12 |
Tournament - ASA Balls & Strikes
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TBA
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TBA
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| Tue 7/14 |
NO PRACTICE
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2:00 PM
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Jul 16, 2009
4:30 PM
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| Wed 7/15 |
NO PRACTICE
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2:00 PM
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Jul 17, 2009
4:30 PM
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| Thu 7/16 |
NO PRACTICE
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2:00 PM
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Jul 18, 2009
4:30 PM
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| Tue 7/21 |
Softball Practice
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2:00 PM
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Aug 27, 2009
4:30 PM
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Oakland - Allendale Softball Field
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| Thu 7/23 |
Softball Practice
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2:00 PM
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Aug 29, 2009
4:30 PM
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Oakland - Allendale Softball Field
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| Sat 7/25 |
Tournament - Capitol Sports ASA Tournament
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TBA
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Jul 26, 2009
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North Lake Tahoe - Incline Village Preston Park
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| Sun 7/26 |
? Western National Championships ?
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All Day
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| Sun 7/26 |
Tournament - Capitol Sports ASA Tournament
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TBA
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Jul 27, 2009
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North Lake Tahoe - Incline Village Preston Park
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| Tue 7/28 |
Summer Player Awards & Luncheon
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TBA
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TBA
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| Tue 7/28 |
Softball Practice
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2:00 PM
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Sep 3, 2009
4:30 PM
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Oakland - Allendale Softball Field
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| Thu 7/30 |
Softball Practice
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2:00 PM
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Sep 5, 2009
4:30 PM
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Oakland - Allendale Softball Field
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| Sat 8/8 |
TRYOUTS FOR 2009 FALL & 2010 SUMMER TEAM
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11:00 AM
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2:00 PM
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Oakland - Allendale Softball Field
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