Las Niñas Fastpitch Baja Softball League: Welcome

Welcome to Las Niñas Baja Fastpitch Softball League  

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Sundays in January @ Peter Piper Pizza on 12th & Ajo 

January 29th

11-1pm 

Spring Registration forms are now posted in the Handouts section and below

Please bring a copy the player's BIRTH CERTIFICATE to keep in their file 

We are always looking for Team staff to join our Las Niñas softball family so feel free to contact us now or fill out the survery BELOW!

Scroll below for more information on our league & becoming a staff member

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

·         In order for your daughter to play with Las Niñas you must live within the Las Niñas league boundaries.  It is based on your "home" school (i.e. the school in your neighborhood).  Located in the Handouts section

·         Registration forms must be filled out by a parent or legal guardian. Located in the Handouts section and below 

·         We need a copy of your daughter's birth certificate at registration to be kept with the league files. Please bring a copy we can keep :)

 ·         Registration fees can be paid via cash, check or money order.  6U = $70, 8U & 10U = $110, 12U & up = $120  The registration fee includes complete uniform (jersey, pants and socks), ASA registration and secondary insurance, umpire costs, games balls, team equipment etc.

Age Divisions are as follows

6U Division - Consists of players aged four (4) through (6) years old as of December 31, 2011
8U Division - Consists of players eight (8) years old or under as of December 31, 2011
10U Division - Consists of players ten (10) years or under as of December 31, 2011
12U Division - Consists of players twelve (12) years old or under as of December 31, 2011
14U Division - Consists of players fourteen (14) years old or under as of December 31, 2011
18U Division can be formed after the High Schools have selected their teams. Should there be enough interest, these divisions will be subject to the same procedures as the lower divisions.

Las Niñas Spring Training Will begin the 1st week of February – Dates and Times listed on our Calendar 

Team Rosters Players will be notified by their team staff the week of February 27^th, 2012

Official Team Practices Will begin the week of February 27th - Dates & Times TBD

Las Niñas Opening Ceremonies/4th Annual Hit-A-Thon Friday, March 16th @ Sam Lena Park (times TBA) 

Baja League Games March 17th to May 20th

Las Niñas Inner-League PlayOffs Between May 21st to June 2nd - Exact Dates & Times TBD

Baja City Championships June 4 - June 10th - HOSTED by Las Niñas

Baja All Star Tournament June 18th - June 24th

Please refer to our league calendar for all other important dates

Please read below for information. There will be some training and lots of support from the board and other league coaches.  Take the plunge, you will not regret it :)

Why Should I Become a Volunteer?
Las Niñas Baja Fastpitch Softball is an organization designed to build good citizens, as well as developmentally sound softball players. Las Niñas relies on devoted adult volunteers to help ensure that the organization remains structured and runs smoothly. We are always looking for responsible and enthusiastic individuals to support and coordinate Las Niñas events and activities. As a volunteer, you should have a keen interest in the safety, well-being, and overall development of the girls of our league. By reading further, you will discover that the benefits of volunteering are endless. You will also gain a better understanding of why you should become involved, who volunteers are, what you can do, and how you can sign up.

Who Can Volunteer?
Anyone can apply to become a volunteer. Whatever talents or skills you have, we can use them! Volunteers are grandparents, siblings, aunts and uncles, retirees, community leaders, former Las Niñas players, friends, neighbors, and more. Any community member who wishes to become a volunteer may apply.All parents of children involved in Las Niñas are strongly encouraged to volunteer. As a parent, volunteer, you have the opportunity to spend quality time with your child in a safe, fun-filled environment. Oftentimes, parent and child social lives parallel each other. Volunteering allows your life and your child's life to intersect on common ground, with shared interests and goals.  On rare occasions the Baja Arizona Girls Softball League (member of the Arizona Softball Association – ASA), may deny individuals the privilege of volunteering for reasons, past or present, which may be detrimental to the positive development of young people, other volunteers, and/or the Arizona Softball Association in general. When you apply to become a volunteer, you give the Arizona Softball Association the right to conduct necessary background checks.  Each volunteer must pass this check to be in the dug-out or on the field with the girls. Each team is required to have a Female Team Manager. A female staff member must be present at all team practices and games. 

How Do I Become A Volunteer?       
Take a minute to fill out the volunteer and background check form at registrations.  You may also find the forms on our website www.lasninas.bajasoftball.org under the Handouts section.  You may bring it to any of our registrations, or scan and email the forms.  You must submit a legible copy of your driver’s license with the required forms.  There is a $20 fee to become a volunteer.  The fee covers the ASA registration and secondary insurance and the background check.

What Can I Volunteer To Do?
No experience is required to become a volunteer. Most of the volunteer opportunities require little or no training. Las Niñas will do its best to provide you with any necessary training (as well as support and encouragement), as they deem necessary. The best volunteers are those who are able to bring added enjoyment to the game simply by being themselves.

 What Should I Expect When On The Team Staff?

For the Spring 2012 season participation in Spring Training will be expected by all staff members in the age division in which they are coaching for the Spring 2012 (please refer to the Las Niñas welcome letter for specific dates).  We always welcome help on the other age divisions as well.  Only staff members that have passed the background check will be allowed to be on the field or in the dugout with the players.  There will be a team staff meeting prior to the season beginning (date & time TBD).  The Head Coach and Team Manager must be present at the Team Draft meeting which will take place at the conclusion of Spring Training.   The team will be expected to regularly hold two practices a week when team practices begin the first week of March (exception to this is when league play begins and there are games being played on practice fields or other field scheduling conflicts.).  When league play begins your team may have up to two games per week.  Participation in the Opening Ceremonies, the Annual Hit-A-Thon and Closing Ceremonies is also required.

Thank you for considering being a Las Niñas volunteer!  Without our devoted volunteers this league would not exist! As always feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns!

The Tucson Conquistadors hold an annual raffle for a Mercedes!

This year a 2012 Mercedes-Benz C300 Sport Sedan is on the block for only $10 a ticket! For every $10 ticket sold, $8 comes back to US! WOW! We are asking that each player sell five tickets, it's a big prize, should be easy to do. They will be handed out at registration.  Money for raffle tickets is due the 1st week of practices to your team manager (Week of February 27th) .