Greetings U12 Families,
I am sending this email to let you know Softball Saskatchewan is once again hosting the U12 Girls District Showcase Tournament in Saskatoon on August 16th - 18st. This event extends the softball season for those looking to play more softball and showcases excellence in all Districts. District teams are selected through tryouts. Participation for 2019 is open to all U12 players born in 2007 and 2008. Don’t miss this great opportunity to meet other players and represent your district while competing against other districts at the U12 District Showcase!
Tryout dates are as follows:
July 20, 2019 -
10:00am- 1:00 pm Balgonie Diamond #3
July 21, 2019 -
10:00am- 1:00 pm Weyburn, Jubilee park #5
If you are interested in taking part in the U12 Showcase please attend one of the two tryout dates.
Athletes
-In 2019 participation is open to all players U12
-Responsible for all travel and lodging costs to and from tryout locations and tournament
-The Roster size shall be a minimum of eleven (11) and a maximum of fourteen (14) players. Selection of athletes is to be done after Provincial Championships are
completed. Rosters must be submitted to the Softball Saskatchewan office using the Provincial Roster Form by August 15 th .
-Uniform tops and hats will be purchased by Softball Sask. using the specific District color for the uniform tops.
-There will be no District Transfers allowed for the girls.
-All players and coaches must be affiliated members of Softball Saskatchewan. If not athletes must pay the $17 affiliation fee and coaches the $12 affiliation fee to Softball Saskatchewan.
Costs
-All athletes must pay a $20 fee to try out for their District team. All tryout costs (diamond rentals, equipment, etc) are the responsibility of each District team. Once the team is selected an additional fee could be charged if necessary, as per the approved budget.
-Each District team must have a budget to be drawn up and presented to the District Director for approval.
Draw
-Will be made up by Softball Sask and will follow a Round Robin format which guarantee’s all teams a minimum of four (4) games. We will try and ensure all teams play a minimum of one (1) game in the Playoff Round.
Click on the link below for Information on Softball Saskatchewan’s Website:
https://softball.sk.ca/programs1/athlete/u12-showcase-championship
If you have any questions or would like to pre-register contact Leigh Fuessel at lcfuessel@gmail.com
Thank you,
Leigh Fuessel - District 1 Coach