Blastball pictures can be picked up at ReMax Office 152 Bayfield Street (Corner of Wellington & Bayfield)

 BDGSA Event Day

Canada Day

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

 10:30am to 1:30pm

 at Shear Park

RAIN OR SHINE

Schedule

10:30-11:30 Skills Clinic (All ages)

11:30-12: 00 Blastball Game

12:00-12:45 Skills Competition

12:45-1:30 Novice Rep/Select Game

 Come join us!

Bouncy Tropical Forest

Cheek Painting

Helium Balloons

Carnival Games

Skills Clinic

 and

 a BBQ!

Wear RED or your TeamJersey

 Mill about and participate in any activities that interest you!

 Novice Gold Medal in St.Catherines

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BDGSA event day at the Baycats on June 6th Double header against London All players wearing thier uniform recieve free entry.

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Blastball Registration is still available

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Parking at Kearsey Park

Please note that if you are parking on Sunnidale Road, do not park in front of the houses on either side.

You will get a ticket.

Parking in front of the park or cemetery is okay.

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Register Online Now
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View the 2009 calendar

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Blastball…TeeBall with a Twist

Watch the videos

For younger players (age 3-6), Blastball is an excellent introduction to the game of baseball. It allows for many touches and constant action to hold young people’s short attention spans. With smaller teams than T-ball, more kids get to be involved and develop interest and basic skills in the bat and ball concept.

Blastball uses a batting tee and incorporates some of the rules and fundamentals of baseball, but at a much faster pace to keep children active and interested.

The rules of Blastball are simple: There are two teams, one in the field and one at bat, but fewer players, no formal field positions, and only one base. The Blastbase, a fair distance line marker, and a sideline cone designate fair territory. The base features built-in horns that honk when stepped on.  Each batter hits the ball past the fair distance marker and runs to the Blastbase. HONK!

When the ball is stopped by a fielder, she holds the ball up and yells "Blast!" If the fielder yells blast before the batter honks the base, the batter is out. If the batter honks the base before the fielder yells blast, the batter scores a run.

Click Register above to start playing!!!

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To receive a Fitness Tax Credit Receipt for 2008 please email info@bsgda.com with the following:
Child's Name
Child's Year of Birth
Amount Paid
Name of Person who Paid

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Notice of Proposed Constitution Change

Attention BDGSA Members.  The following is a proposed addition to BDGSA Constitution:

 Police Record Checks & Vulnerable Sector Screening

As part of the Barrie and District Girls Softball Association’s (BDGSA) commitment to ensure that our coaches represent the highest standard of professionalism, it is a requirement that all team officials (coaches, assistant coaches and managers), both from House League Division and Rep Division, submit a current Police Background Check (PBC) and a Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS).  Deadline for submissions will be set by the sitting Executive Committee.

Police checks are to be done on a biyearly basis, if the existing team official returns each year.  PBCs and VSSs shall remain valid in alternating years, provided the individual self-declares through signature or a check of the appropriate box while registering that they have not committed or been charged with a crime since submitting their initial VSS and PBC.  In the event that the team official takes a leave or fails to return the following year, a new PBC and VSS shall be required upon his/her return.

The BDGSA shall supply a letter to the team officials to present to the Barrie Police Services (or Police Service of city/town of residence) to have the fee for the PBC and VSS waived.

The above addition to the constitution will be voted on at the upcoming Annual General Meeting taking place September 18, 2008, Allandale Rec Centre, Lower Meeting Room, 7:30 pm.

History of the Barrie & District Girls Softball Association

The Barrie & District Girls Softball Association has been serving Barrie and area for 30 years. Founded by Doris LaRoche in 1977, the league has grown to be the premier organization for female fast pitch softball in Barrie and the surrounding areas.

About the B.D.G.S.A.

Player Levels

As always we will be fielding teams at three levels; House league, Select and Rep.

Select (All Star) teams consist of players from our House League division, players who are looking for a little more challenge and have the desire to play extra games during the season. All Star teams generally play one day tournaments scheduled on weekends throughout the season and will travel to locations in and around Ontario Please see the All Star page for information.

Rep is an extremely competitive level and requires total commitment from everyone involved. Rep players do not play in the House League division but instead travel throughout the area playing equally skilled and competitive teams from other towns. If you've ever dreamed of playing on an Olympic or National team this is where it all starts. It is the stepping stone for the best players in the country. Girls have the opportunity to travel the U.S. and possibly earn scholarships. Please see the Rep page for coach and tryout information.

Divisions

We hope to have all divisions in operation this year. If you have a friend who might be interested in playing this year please bring them along for registration. This season will see Six divisions playing one game per week.

Community Service Opportunities

Do you play for B.D.G.S.A. and are in need of community service hours? We will be looking for general help throughout the year. If you are dependable and would like to help out with your sport please e-mail us.

Clinics

BDGSA will be offering pitching and catching clinics again this year for all players who want to master the proper techniques for 'windmill' pitching and back-catching. Emphasis will be placed on developing style approved by Softball Ontario that promotes power and control. The program focuses on strengthening specific muscle groups thereby reducing the chance of injury. Please see the Clinics page for a complete schedule.

Calling All Coaches

We would like to talk to anyone interested in coaching. This a very gratifying experience, allowing you to touch the lives of a number of children and give back to your community. Coaches are considered to be among the best mentors our children will meet in their lifetimes. The values of sportsmanship and fair play that you help foster in them will stay with them forever. You are also showing your own children that you are not just Mom or Dad, but someone that other children can look up to. For more information on coaching House League please contact our VP of House League.

info@bdgsa.com

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