"Congratulations to The Barrie Storm Squirt Rep
team for qualifying for the 2007 Provincial Championships"
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