Northern Virginia Girls' Softball Association: News and Information

Spring registration is now open!

Eastern division - for families in the Franconia / Alexandria / Lee District / Telegraph Road area.
Western division - for families in the Fairfax / Annandale / Burke / Springfield / Fairfax Station / Lorton area.

** Choose the division to play in based on which area is easiest for you to get to on weeknights and weekends.

• View the Spring 2012 Informational Flyer
• If you prefer to not register online, you can download the mail-in registration form. 

Contact us at: NVGSAsoftball@yahoo.com. 

FINAL In-Person Registration THIS WEEKEND 

If you're looking to register in-person for the Spring 2012 season, you have one last chance this Saturday, January 28 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Keene Mill Elementary School (6310 Bardu Avenue).  If you have questions about softball, this is a great opportunity to ask NVGSA coaches and players about their great experiences with our leauge!  If you miss in-person registration, remember, you can always register here on our Web site--registration remains open online through February 29.

Spring  Calendar
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January 1 - March 1: registration
2nd/3rd week of March: teams formed
mid/late March: team practices begin 
2nd Sat. in April: season starts
late April: team pictures
late May: regular season ends
1st week of June: post-season tournaments
2nd week of June: NVGSA All-Star game
3rd week of June: FCGSL County All-Star Tournament

NVGSA will hold winter workouts for a 10U select team. The prospective players will participate in bi-weekly winter workouts in January and February and the team will be chosen in March.

The players selected will participate in Spring House league, practice once a week with the select team, and play in 2 or 3 local tournaments during the spring 2012 season.

During the summer the team will practice weekly, play in the FCGSL summer league in Vienna, and play in 3 or 4 weekend local tournaments.

During the fall 2012 season, the team will practice twice weekly and play in 5 tournaments, 2 of these will be 12U tournaments to prepare for the level of competition expected in the spring 2013 season.

Being a member of this team is a one year commitment. Parents are strongly advised to consider this when applying for team membership.

Please contact NVGSA10Uselect@gmail.com for more information.

Edison High School Softball Camp

Providing your child with a softball experience that will enhance their skills and prepare them for the next level of competition.

Camp Information:
Day I: February 11
1:30 – 4:30 pm
Day 2: February 12
1:30 – 4:30 pm
Ages 8-17; Cost $50
Players will be separated by age: 8-12, 13-16
We attempt to put kids with similar skill levels together

2012  LEE HS SOFTBALL CAMP
 

Dates: January 8, 15, 22, 29
Where: Lee HS Gym
For ages: 7-18 yrs
General Skills:
Session I: Ages 13-18 yrs 11:00-1:00 pm
Session II: Ages 7-12 yrs 3:00-5:00 pm
Cost: $60
Pitching/Catching Session 1:30-2:30 pm
Cost: $30
Registering for session 1 or 2 AND the pitching/catching session the cost is $80

For more information about the camp please contact Coach Suzy Willemssen at suzy@suzywillemssen.org or 703-978-3166.

Over 80 parents attended the 2011 the Annual General Membership / Parent Orientation meeting on Monday, March 14.  Below are links to the material presented at the meeing.

Presenation in PDF format

Presentation in MS PowerPoint Format

Northern Virginia Girls Softball Association

Despite the weather, the NVGSA Spring 2011 Opening Day ceremonies were held Sat. April 9th.  The teams looked great in the new uniforms and the cheers and costumes were outstanding.  Winners of the Spirit Contest were awarded $50 gift cards to Dairy Queen.  Thank you to all who helped make the day such a great success.  Click here to view pictures from the event.

Spirit Contest Winners:

** F I E L D   S T A T U S **

Posted Fri. 11/4 @ 10:07 AM:  No updates at this time.

Fairfax County Athletic Field Status page:   http://parktakes.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/fieldstatus.asp

West Side of Fairfax County

• The clinic will begin November 16th and run through February.
• The clinic will be held on Thursdays and Fridays from 5:00 - 6:00 PM. Participants will attend either Thu. or Fri., not both days
• Location: Rolling Valley Elementary School, 6703 Barnack Drive, Springfield, VA 22152
• Instruction and supervision will be conducted by NVGSA Select and House coaches. Every pitcher must have their own catcher.
• Contact John Cooley via e-mail at john.t.cooley@verizon.net for further information.

East Side of Fairfax County

• The clinic will begin December 1st and run through February.
• The clinic for the younger girls (ages 6-9) will be held on Thursdays from 6:00 - 7:00 PM.
• The clinic for the older girls (ages 10+) will be held on Thursdays from 7:00 - 8:00 PM.
• Location: Hayfield Elementary School, 7633 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315
• Instruction and supervision will be conducted by NVGSA Select and House coaches.  Every pitcher must  have their own catcher.
• Contact Gary Rose either via e-mail at garyndiane@verizon.net or phone at 703-719-5425 for further information.