Wild Rose Fastpitch Softball Organization Site: Wild Rose NEWS
Tuesday, April 8Wild Rose Ready for Spring
The 12U Team is gearing up for the Spring Season. As soon as the weather gets better they will be moving to outdoor practice. Their first tournament is April 26-27 in Salem. We wish them the best this season. The 12U Team will also be playing Tuesday nights against the Middle School Division of the Parks & Rec Department. Come on out to Joe Dancer Park and see the difference between Travel Softball and Parks and Recreation.
The Wild Rose 12U Team will be playing in 8 Tournaments this Spring. This will be their first year competing with new rules. Some of these girls have been together for 3 years now. The team this year ranges from 4 year vetrans to first year players. The girls will start to gel and work together as a team as the season gets underway.
ASA Non-Approved bat listing
Check out the handout section for the complete list of Non-approved bats for ASA play. So, before you go and buy that $300.00 bat, make sure that it is legal.
Handout: ASA nonapproved bats
Thursday, July 17
Questions and Answers about Travel Softball
Q: How much are the registration fees?
A: For Fall Ball it ranges from $40 to $60 this price includes uniform, insurance, and 4 Sunday doubleheaders and ends with a whole weekend Tournament. Spring registrations vary depending on several factors. The typical registration fees are about $300. This includes uniform, insurance, ASA identification cards, and 8 Tournaments.
Q: How long are the seasons?
A: Fall Ball runs from late August until early October. Spring Ball runs from April through early August.
Q: Can players play other sports?
A: During Fall Ball and winter practice players are encouraged to participate in other sports, during Spring we ask that softball be the only sport as this is a competitive team.
Q: What is Winter practice?
A: Wild Rose practices nearly year-round. During the Winter months we move practices indoor usually at the Columbus School gym. Depending upon the coach, these practices may or may not be mandatory.
Q: Can players get on a team if they have never played softball before?
A: Wild Rose Fastpitch Softball philosophy is to teach the game of softball to all who want to play. Depending on how many teams are established will also determine where girls should play. Teams try to limit their rosters to a maximum of 12 players, this allows more playing time for the girls. If enough girls sign up for a certain age group, we attempt to keep the girls in the same ability group.
Q: How do I know what age group my daughter should play?
A: ASA rules state that whatever the age of the girl is on January 1st, is the age group they can play. Example: Player A's birthdate is January 3rd, where she turns 11, she may still be eligible to play in the 10U age bracket. Players may always play up, but can never play lower.
Q: What equipment is required to be bought to play?
A: Items that are mandatory = An approved helmet with facemask, Glove, & Cleats. Items that are not mandatory but should probably be bought= Gear bag, sliding shorts and sliding pads, bat, & batting gloves.
Q: What is the difference between this and Parks and Recreation softball?
A: This is like comparing apples to oranges. Playing on an ASA travel team, the girls skills will get better. With a P&R program, the coaches are volunteers, that most of the time don't have softball experience. They also practice about once a week. With an ASA team, the coaches for the most part are experienced in softball, however they too volunteer, they must also take a written exam through ASA, and fill out a background check. Typically ASA teams practice at least 3 times a week. Finally, with a P&R program, training aids are very limited. With an ASA team there are usually pitching machines, batting cages, and many more training aids for the girls. ASA teams play many more games than the P&R counterparts. Typically in a P&R the teams play 1-2 games per week, where ASA teams may play up to 4-5 games in a day, a typical season consists of 50+ games.
Q: What is special about this program compared to another program?
A: Many if not all ASA teams hold tryouts for positions on a team. Wild Rose teams do not hold tryouts. Our whole reason for being is to teach the game of softball, and develop the life skills needed to succeed. Winning tournaments is not a top priority of the Organization. Coaches will strive to win the games, but bottom line development of the girls and having them work as a team and not give up is the goal.